What should be included in a weld map?

• A. Weld location
• B. Weld location, joint type, process, filler, welder ID, heat/sequence, and inspection results for traceability
• C. Process only
• D. Weld filler material only

Answer: (B)

A weld map is a traceability and quality-control tool. It should capture enough details to identify each weld's entire context: where the weld is located, the type of joint, the welding process used, the filler material, the welder (or welding crew) ID, the heat/sequence or pass order, and the inspection results. This complete set lets you link every weld to its design and procedure, materials, who performed it, how it was built, and whether it passed any checks. Recording only one aspect, like just the process or just the filler material, leaves essential information out and makes it impossible to trace or verify that specific weld. Similarly, recording only the location provides no data on how the weld was made or whether it met quality standards. That full compilation is what supports traceability and quality assurance.