Posted by Robert Hernandez on Feb 14th 2025
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| X-ray | A stream of high-energy photons; also a common term for a photographic image made using X-rays. |
| X-ray inspection | The use of X-rays to check a weld for flaws or defects. |
| Yield strength | The stress (in psi) at which a weld test specimen assumes a specific limiting permanent set. |
| ZZ Top | A small south Texas band that makes music particularly good for listening to while welding. |
| Zirconia | Zirconium dioxide, a compound used in some TIG (GTAW) tungsten electrodes for AC welding. It permits easier arc starting than pure tungsten. |
