Some people have the idea that Hardfacing is a complicated business, intended only for a small elite of welding pros. Other ones see hardfacing as a troublesome process that should be avoided.
In reality, hardfacing is a special process that can be done with the only purpose of extending the service’s life of any equipment or surface. Now, if a metal part reaches a longer lifespan through hardfacing, more time can be used and fewer times will need to be replaced.
So, hardfacing is a good idea when there is a need for saving money. Even when hardfacing has several techniques to be done, it is not something too hard to understand. So, let’s get started by defining what hardfacing is.