Round Table Legs
Square Table Legs
Clamp 180°
Clamps 45°
clamp 90°
DRINK
Stop
Angle Stop
Eccentric Stop Ø 60
Angle Alignment Template
Square u-shape
Support and clamping frame
Angle support
Corner Connection
Universal angle clamping
Prism with screwed-in collar
Prism with screwed-in collar
Prism with screwed-in collar
Prism Extension
Set of Supports 11-piece set
Screw Support Ø 80
Shipping Bracket
Tool Cart
Ground Connection
Welding torch holder
Brush with protecting cover
Oilstone
Pump Spray Bottle
Allen Wrench
Reducing Weld Heat Distortion with 3D Welding Tables
Technical Guide
Reducing Weld Heat Distortion with 3D Welding Tables
By NewWeldTable | Technical Guide Guide Series
Why Distortion Happens
Heat distortion is one of the most persistent challenges in welding. As weld metal cools and contracts, uneven thermal stresses cause warping, especially in thin-gauge materials and complex assemblies. The right fixturing approach significantly reduces or eliminates distortion.
How 3D Welding Tables Help
- A rigid precision-ground table with dense grid of clamping points secures workpieces in multiple locations
- HT300 cast iron surface acts as a natural heat sink
- Copper backing bars fit directly into the D28/D16 grid
Four Effective Control Techniques
Copper Backing Bars
Draws heat away, reduces HAZ by 40%
Strongback Clamping
Resists shrinkage forces during cooling
Pre-Set Opposing Force
Offset so contraction pulls to correct position
Staggered Sequence
Short segments, alternating sides
HT300 Cast Iron Thermal Benefits
HT300 gray cast iron has approximately 50% higher thermal conductivity than steel. Combined with the massive thermal mass of the table, this creates a natural heat sink effect that reduces peak temperatures in the workpiece and minimises distortion.
Tags: weld distortion, copper backing, heat control, HT300 cast iron