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Preheat and Interpass Temperature in Structural Steel Welding

Technical guide to preheat and interpass temperature requirements in structural steel welding. Covers CE calculation, hydrogen scale, thickness effects, and practical control methods.

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Welding Metallurgy

Heat-Affected Zone in Steel Welds: Microstructure, Hardness, and Cold Cracking

Detailed technical guide to the heat-affected zone (HAZ) in steel welds. Covers CGHAZ, FGHAZ, hardness gradients, cold cracking susceptibility, preheat calculation, and NACE limits.