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Weld Documentation

Weld documentation is a complete record of all important data to ensure traceability and quality of the welded component.

Physical-Chemical Mechanism of Action

Documentation protects the integrity of the weld by recording all relevant parameters such as temperature, voltage, time, and materials used. This is crucial for traceability of processes.

Metallurgical Relevance & Risks in Welding

Without accurate documentation, quality issues can arise, such as missing or incorrect data. This leads to inaccurate analysis and possible component failure. Additionally, traceability is difficult when problems occur later.

Workshop Practice & Instructions

In the workshop, every weld must be accurately documented, including:

• Temperature and time of welding

• Materials used (weld rod, filler material)

• Voltage values

• Name and signature of the welding specialist

• Date of execution

Make sure all data is correctly entered and stored in a secure location.

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