Why weld quality matters
Weld integrity directly affects strength, fatigue life, leakage resistance and long-term reliability.
Weld Quality Analysis Solutions
Prepare weld sections for macro or micro examination, then measure penetration, fusion, geometry, defects and heat-affected zones from calibrated images. The same result record carries measurements and observations into the report.
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What is Weld Quality Analysis?
Weld analysis uses prepared cross-sections, calibrated imaging and measurement tools to evaluate weld geometry, fusion, defects and heat-affected zones.
What weld analysis reveals
Prepared cross-sections reveal penetration, fusion, geometry, heat-affected zones and internal defects.
Process validation
Repeatable measurement confirms welding parameters, joint preparation and production consistency.
Inspection and documentation
Measured weld features can be documented with calibrated images, annotations and traceable reports.
Manufacturing quality assurance
Production teams use weld results for process approval, supplier control and failure investigation.
Journey
Control specimen preparation before examination, then measure and review the weld before placing the approved results in the report.
- 01Planning
Requirement Discussion
Define the weld type, material, section and required evaluation.
- 02Preparation
Sectioning and Preparation
Prepare the required weld location for controlled examination.
- 03Examination
Macro / Micro Examination
Examine the prepared section at the appropriate scale.
- 04Evaluation
Weld Measurement
Measure the required penetration and weld-geometry features.
- 05
Defect Evaluation
Review visible discontinuities and relevant weld-section features.
- 06Reporting
Reporting
Document calibrated images, measurements and observations.
- 07Support
Engineering Support
Set consistent preparation, measurement and reporting practice.
Conation solutions
Equipment, software, consumables and support for preparation, examination, measurement and reporting.
Sample Preparation
Cutting, mounting, grinding and polishing systems for controlled weld-section preparation.
Microscopes and Stereozooms
Stereo zoom, digital and metallurgical microscopes for macro and micro examination.
DeXel-Weld Software
Dedicated measurement software for weld geometry, calibrated images and reporting.
Multi-Location Weld Measurement
Database, analytics and composite reporting for components with multiple weld locations.
Microhardness Testers
Vickers and Knoop testing for hardness traverses across welds and heat-affected zones.
Metallography Consumables
Consumables for cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching weld samples.
Training & Application Support
Operator training and application guidance for repeatable preparation and measurement.
Typical Applications
Nine common applications for weld geometry, fusion, defect and process evaluation.
Resistance Spot Weld Evaluation
Measure weld nugget diameter, penetration, indentation and electrode alignment in resistance spot-welded joints.
Fillet and Butt Weld Analysis
Evaluate penetration, throat, leg length, reinforcement, root profile and fusion in fillet and butt weld sections.
Chassis and Structural Welds
Inspect frame, bracket, cross-member and load-bearing joints for geometry and fusion quality.
Brazing
Examine braze-gap filling, joint continuity, porosity, wetting and interface quality.
Aluminium Welding
Assess penetration, porosity, oxide-related defects, fusion quality and heat-affected zones.
Cold Stamping
Inspect joined and formed stamped components for cracking, deformation, local thinning and weld integrity.
Heavy Engineering Welds
Evaluate multi-pass welds, large sections, penetration profile and HAZ condition.
Weld Process Validation
Verify welding parameters, joint preparation and consistency during development, approval and change control.
Production Quality Control
Perform routine measurement and documentation of critical weld features for batch and supplier assurance.
Industries
Manufacturers use weld analysis to develop joining processes and inspect production joints.
Automotive
Inspection of spot welds, seam welds, chassis joints, exhaust components and structural assemblies.
Electronics
Evaluation of micro-welds, battery tabs, connectors, terminals and precision electronic assemblies.
Aerospace
Assessment of high-integrity welds in thin sections, special alloys, fuel systems and structural parts.
Railways
Inspection of welded bogie, frame, braking, structural and track-related components.
Heavy Engineering
Evaluation of thick-section, multi-pass and high-load welds in pressure, power and industrial equipment.
Fabrication
Routine checking of fillet, butt and structural welds used in fabrication and machine building.
Research & Education
Teaching, process development and comparison of welding methods, parameters and materials.
Why Conation
Practical engineering support connects sample preparation, microscopy, DeXel-Weld measurement and reporting.
Connected weld-analysis process
The same inspection sequence connects sample preparation, microscopy, measurement, reporting and review.
Preparation to measurement
Cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching are matched to the weld inspection requirement.
Dedicated DeXel-Weld software
Purpose-built tools measure penetration, throat, leg length, undercut and related geometry.
Repeatable reporting
Calibrated images, measurements and observations are recorded in consistent report formats.
Multi-location evaluation
Composite reporting organises results from multiple weld locations on one component.
Training and application support
Operators receive practical guidance for preparation, measurement and reporting.
Related product groups
Product groups used to prepare, examine, measure and document weld sections.
Sample Preparation Equipment
Cutting, mounting, grinding and polishing systems for weld sections.
Explore productsMetallography & Weld Analysis
The wider product group for complete weld and metallography laboratories.
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Define your weld inspection method.
Share the weld type, material, section location, required measurements and reporting method. We will review the preparation and inspection configuration.