Explosion welding in clad-metal production
Author: Raytron Content Team
Content Team
What determines bond quality?
Review interface continuity, local defects and the mechanical properties required by the application. An interface image alone does not establish bond strength or acceptance of the finished product.
From clad stock to a finished part
Subsequent rolling, forming or machining can affect the material and interface. The manufacturing route and inspection plan should be defined for the actual product, rather than assumed to be the same for all clad wire, strip, foil and plate.
Information to request
Ask for the bonding process used for the proposed product, applicable acceptance criteria, dimensional and mechanical requirements, inspection methods and batch traceability.
Provide the material combination, final dimensions, downstream processing and service conditions. Confirm Raytron’s manufacturing route and available evidence for that product before specifying it.
