Joint Preparation
It is very important to prep you joints correctly. Every material has special preparations that need to be done before you can successfully weld on them. But there are some basic preparations that have to be done.
It is important to remember that each type of material will require a different type of prep. So make sure to check with any code that you are working with to make sure that it is prepared correctly. Also you can check with your metal supplier to see if they have any information on what the preparation for the material should be.
- Make sure that the material is clean of debris or foreign materials; wipe the part with an solvent that is safe to use with welding and make sure that the part drys completely before performing the weld. Also do this in a well ventilated area.
- Remove and sharp edges that were made during the cutting process.
- Mechanically remove any mill scale or rust from and around the area that is going to be welded, make sure to use proper safety equipment during removal.
- Prepare the joints edge according to what is desired/needed to perform the weld properly. (Example: Bevel)
- After the part has been prepped clean the part again with the solvent to remove and dust/debris that may have been caused by the prep.
It is important to remember that each type of material will require a different type of prep. So make sure to check with any code that you are working with to make sure that it is prepared correctly. Also you can check with your metal supplier to see if they have any information on what the preparation for the material should be.
