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Distortion

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Distortion is the warping of a metal due to the internal residual stresses remaining after welding, from metal expansion (during heating) and contraction (during cooling).[1]

References

  1. http://www.millerwelds.com/interests/instructors/pdf/Glossary.pdf
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