Does Welding Weaken Metal? A Clear, Welder-Friendly Explanation
Last Updated: November 2025 Welders hear this question all the time: does welding actually weaken metal? The honest answer is yes, it can, but only when heat, prep, or technique are off. A clean, well-controlled weld can be just as strong—or stronger—than the surrounding metal. It all comes down to how heat affects the metal’s…