weldability
Metal fusion aptitude
Weldability is how readily a material can be welded—joined by melting and fusing—without cracking, weakening, or developing defects.
Some metals have excellent weldability; others require special techniques or pretreatment.
Engineers consider weldability when selecting materials for structures that will be fabricated by welding: The low-carbon steel was chosen for its weldability.
Metallic combination
- aluminumElement thirteen
- microstructureSubmillimeter material composition
- porosityVoid space density
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
hardness · ductility · toughness · brittleness · corrosion · tempering · annealing · quenching
Joining into unity
- meldingCombining into unity
- joiningLinking into one
- bondingForming close connections
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
brazing · adhesion · coalescence · fusing · penetration · spatter · undercut · slag
Industrial product creation
- assemblyConstructing from components
- constructionProcess of building something
- workabilityEase of handling material
- formabilityEase of being shaped
machinability · riveting · fastening · seaming · fixture · jigging · distortion · warpage
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardnessResistance to penetration
rigidity · load-bearing · yield · fatigue · flexural · compressive · fracture · elongation
Formal assessment of condition
- radiographyDiagnostic imaging using X-rays
- ultrasonicAbove audible frequency range
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
alloy
Metallic combination
- aluminumElement thirteen
- microstructureSubmillimeter material composition
- porosityVoid space density
cracking · hardness · ductility · toughness · brittleness · corrosion · tempering · annealing · quenching · precipitation
fusion
Joining into unity
soldering · brazing · adhesion · coalescence · fusing · penetration · spatter · undercut · slag · flux
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- assemblyConstructing from components
- constructionProcess of building something
- workabilityEase of handling material
formability · machinability · riveting · fastening · seaming · fixture · jigging · distortion · warpage · shrinkage
tensile
Capable of elongation
- durabilityResistance to wear
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
hardness · rigidity · load-bearing · yield · fatigue · flexural · compressive · fracture · elongation
inspection
Formal assessment of condition
- radiographyDiagnostic imaging using X-rays
- ultrasonicAbove audible frequency range
- certificationAttestation of qualification