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Figure 69: Reduction of distortion by
preheating
1Weld
2Preheat
Figure 70: Examples of distortion
Dotted lines show the effect if no preheat is used.
1Weld
Figure 71: Welding sequence
Figure 72: Step back sequence
Block sequence. The spaces between the welds are filled in when the welds are cool.
Figure 73: Chain intermittent welding
Figure 74: Staggered intermittent welding