The portion of the base metal whose microstructure or mechanical properties have been altered by the heat of welding, brazing, soldering or thermal cutting. See Figure H-2. See also METALLURGY.
WeldCor Supplies, Inc.
Your trusted, Canadian-owned welding supply store since 1996.
We proudly serve welders, fabricators, and buyers with expert advice and Canada’s largest inventory of welding wire, electrodes, consumables, and machines.
