QA/QC
Visual guide · 50 diagrams

Weld Imperfections: The Visual Guide

Every common weld imperfection, drawn and explained the same way: what it is, how it looks, causes, prevention, detection, significance and repair.

Instant download · Secure checkout with Payhip · Single-user licence

86 pages50 diagrams30 review questions
Cover of Weld Imperfections: The Visual Guide
Look inside

See the real pages before you buy.

9 pages and screens from the product itself. Click any page to read it at full size.

What you get

In the download.

Every file, ready to use.

The visual guide (PDF)

86 pages: cracks, cavities, inclusions, lack of fusion and penetration, shape faults and miscellaneous imperfections.

Summary tables

Imperfection versus process, the best NDT method for each, and cause and cure.

Contents

Everything that is inside.

The full table of contents, so you know exactly what you are buying.

Reading weld imperfections6
  1. Imperfection, discontinuity, indication, defect
  2. Acceptance depends on the standard and the quality level
  3. How imperfections are grouped
  4. Planar and volumetric imperfections
  5. Surface, near-surface and embedded
  6. How to use this guide
Cracks8
  1. Longitudinal crack
  2. Transverse crack
  3. Crater crack
  4. Hydrogen crack (HAZ, underbead, toe and root)
  5. Solidification crack (centreline, hot crack)
  6. Lamellar tearing
  7. Reheat crack (stress relief crack)
  8. Fatigue crack (in service)
Cavities5
  1. Gas pores: uniformly distributed and clustered porosity
  2. Linear porosity
  3. Elongated cavity and wormhole
  4. Surface pore and surface porosity
  5. Shrinkage cavity and crater pipe
Solid inclusions4
  1. Slag and flux inclusions
  2. Oxide inclusion
  3. Tungsten inclusion
  4. Copper inclusion
Lack of fusion and penetration4
  1. Lack of sidewall fusion
  2. Lack of inter-run fusion
  3. Lack of root fusion
  4. Incomplete root penetration
Imperfect shape and dimensions12
  1. Undercut and shrinkage groove
  2. Excess weld metal and incorrect toe angle
  3. Excess penetration
  4. Overlap
  5. Root concavity (suck-back)
  6. Burn-through
  7. Incompletely filled groove (underfill)
  8. Linear and angular misalignment
  9. Sagging
  10. Irregular width and irregular surface
  11. Poor restart
  12. Fillet weld profile imperfections
Miscellaneous imperfections5
  1. Arc strike (stray arc)
  2. Spatter
  3. Torn surface
  4. Grinding marks, chipping marks and underflushing
  5. Heat tint, slag residue and flux residue
Summary tables3
  1. Imperfection versus most likely process
  2. Imperfection versus best NDT method
  3. Cause and cure quick reference
Review questions1
  1. Questions
Who it is for

Made for working inspectors.

Questions

Before you buy.

What format is it?

Digital files: PDF guides, and Excel, Word or PowerPoint files where the product includes them. You get a download link straight after checkout, and by email.

Can I use it at work?

Yes. The single-user licence covers your own work, including on your employer's and your clients' projects. For a team licence, contact us through the Payhip store.

Which software do I need?

A PDF reader. The files print well on A4.

Is the sample data real?

No. All sample projects, names, dates and figures are fictitious and are there to show how each file works.

Is this affiliated with TWI, CSWIP, ASNT or any code body?

No. sevenwoods.co is independent. The questions, diagrams and text are original and are not taken from any examination or standard. Always work to the current code, your procedure and your employer's requirements.

You may also need

Related products.

CourseNew

NDT Methods Course

Every common NDT method explained from first principles to the report: how it works, equipment, technique, calibration, interpretation and limits, with 153 diagrams and worked examples.

$49Look inside →
Exam prepNew

CSWIP 3.1 Exam Prep Bank

246 original practice questions with a full explanation for every answer, key facts for 19 topics, a formula sheet, a study plan and two mock papers.

$25Look inside →
InterviewsNew

Welding Inspector Interview Bank

236 interview questions with model answers you can say out loud: technical topics, 26 site scenarios, behavioural STAR answers and practical test preparation.

$19Look inside →
Weld Imperfections Guide

Ready when you are.

$19 Weld Imperfections GuideBuy now