Login Global sites Who we are What we do Media and events Technical knowledge Careers Contact us Home Technical Knowledge FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTACT US Filter by keyword Keywords Search results Sort by relevance Sort by date desc Sort by date asc FAQ PUBLIC Thermoset vs Thermoplastic (What is the Difference?) Despite the similarities in their names, thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics are different fro... NOV 2021 FAQ PUBLIC What is it like Working in Cambridge? Let's take a look at some of the reasons why Cambridge is such a popular destination for those who w... OCT 2021 FAQ PUBLIC What is CAD Welding (Exothermic Welding)? - A Complete Guide CAD Welding as a term is derived from 'Cadweld,' a brand name for the exothermic welding process and... OCT 2021 FAQ PUBLIC What is Pipe Welding? (Everything You Need To Know) Pipe welding is a method for joining two pipes together. Welding techniques used for pipes include a... OCT 2021 FAQ PUBLIC Ferrous vs Non Ferrous Metals (What is the Difference?) The difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals is that ferrous metals contain iron and non-fe... SEP 2021 FAQ PUBLIC What is Orbital Welding? (A Definitive Guide) Orbital welding is a technique whereby the welding tool is rotated through 360° (or 180° in double u... SEP 2021 FAQ PUBLIC Can 3D Printing Use Metal? (Everything You Need To Know) It is possible to 3D print items from metal. The process, also known as metal additive manufacturing... SEP 2021 FAQ PUBLIC What is Sintering? (A Definitive Guide) Sintering, which is also called 'frittage,' is the process of forming a solid mass of material throu... AUG 2021 FAQ PUBLIC Simulation vs Digital Twin (What is the Difference Between Them?) Despite being ideal for product design applications, the simulation capabilities of traditional comp... AUG 2021 FAQ PUBLIC What is Weld Spatter? (A Complete Guide) Weld spatter is formed from droplets of molten metal or non-metallic material that can be produced d... AUG 2021 FAQ PUBLIC FMEA vs DFMEA (What are the Differences Between Them?) FMEA stands for Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, which helps investigate asset, product and proce... JUL 2021 FAQ PUBLIC FMEA vs FTA (What are the Differences Between Them?) JUL 2021 12388 Next TWI Ltd (Head Office) Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL, UK +44(0)1223 899000 contactus@twi.co.uk Subscribe to our newsletters Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Group Companies The Welding Institute Training and Examinations TWI Certification CSWIP TWI Software The Test House NSIRC TWI Innovation Network Copyright © 2021 TWI Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms Privacy Cookies Modern Slavery Statement Safeguarding Policy Covid-19 Risk Assessment