Tack Welding ( punto de soldadura)

The expression “Tack Welding” refers to a temporary weld used to create the initial
joint between two pieces of metal being welded together.

But don’t let the ‘temporary” nature of this weld fool you, Tack Welding is an integral
part of the welding process and very important to the ultimate success of your welding
projects.

Let’s use a basic welding exercise to demonstrate how Tack Welding works. Say
you’re going to weld two pieces of steel together in order to form a basic right-angle
joint. Once you have your pieces in position (typically using a c-clamp), make two short
welds, one at either end of the joint seam. These two Tack Welds hold the pieces
together, and from here you can complete the joint by filling in the seam between the
points of the two Tack Welds.

Even though these two Tack Welds are just the initial part of the process, the welds
should be fundamentally sound, considering they provide the foundation for the entire
joint. Consider the welding exercise described above: c-clamps aren’t strong enough to
hold the two pieces of steel together, because the the stress of the heat from the welder
will separate the pieces along the seam, pulling the joint apart and compromising the
strength of the weld. Therefore, your two initial Tack Welds need to be rock-solid to
ensure the two pieces remains tight and the overall joint weld is secure.

Additional benefits of Tack Welding include:

 Ease of removal in order to correct improper alignment with compenets you're
welding together
 Stabilizes the overall alignment of componets you’re welding together
 Reduces movement and distortion during the welding process
 Offers temporary joint strength if an object needs to be moved or repositioned
during the welding process