Weld Cracking - Lincoln Electric

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the weld bead. Although it is related to the welding process, the crack occurs in the base material, not in the weld material. This type of cracking is also known as “underbead cracking,” “toe cracking,” or “delayed crack-ing.” Because this cracking occurs after the steel has cooled below approximately 400°F, it can be called “cold

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