How can overheating of the workpiece be avoided during welding?

Increasing the travel speed while welding is an effective way to avoid overheating of the workpiece. When the travel speed is increased, the heat input to the material is reduced because the welder spends less time in one spot. This shorter duration of exposure to the heat source prevents excessive buildup of heat, which can lead to warping, distortion, or damage to the material being welded.

It’s important to maintain a proper balance between travel speed and other welding parameters, as simply increasing the speed too much may compromise the quality of the weld. However, focusing on travel speed is a common practice to manage heat input effectively and achieve a good weld without overheating the workpiece.