field welding
Field welding is welding that is performed outside of a controlled factory/workshop environment, on site at a construction, repair, or installation location, and generally on infrastructure or any type of pipeline, bridge, heavy equipment or any other field-based projects where components cannot be conveniently transported to the shop.
Key Features:
- On-Site Activity: Field welding occurs in open or semi-controlled environments often with varying conditions like weather, access restrictions, or spatial constraints.
- Portable Equipment: Field welding requires portable welding equipment including generators, welding machines and may involve safety gear designed for field-type environments.
- Skilled labor required: Environmental factors are less controlled in the field, so a qualified welder should always be involved to control weld quality and procedural safety.
Field welding is integral to construction, oil and gas, shipbuilding, maintenance and a number of other industries. Field welding takes place when work involves the assembly or repair of a large or immovable design element at the installation site. As mentioned, due to field environmental conditions that may affect weld integrity, such as wind, moisture or temperature changes, extra precautions, testing techniques and quality assurance practices are typically implemented to ensure the strength and safety of the weld.