Welding Design - Before an arc can be struck on metal, the product must be designed to serve its purpose, the material chosen and the method of welding determined in more or less detail.
The weldment design engineer must
(i) Know the limitations and specific requirements of the processes as well as the equipment available on the shop floor.
(ii) Have a good working knowledge of the shop problems of shrinkage and distortion.
(iii) Have accurate knowledge not only of suitability but also of availability of materials or the costs of extras.
(iv) Be able to calculate stresses, strengths and determine weld sizes and put these together to work out a design that meets all service requirements.
