Weldfabulous Blog

If you've ever welded stainless steel, you know that heat tint is a very common occurrence. Heat tint appears as a discoloration and can take on a stunning "rainbow" appearance, as shown in these photos.  The discoloration that you see is actually an oxide layer whose color is related to the temperature reached during the welding process -- the darker the color, the higher the associated temperature. Heat tint can gi… Read more