How to Weld Clad Plates: Joint Design and Procedure
How to weld clad plates step by step: edge preparation, welding the base first, buffer layers and filler metals, titanium cover strips, PWHT and testing.
Oct 22, 2026 0
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At Shockwave, we work daily to meet the demands of the diverse industries we serve. Over the years, we have developed a range of clad products and transition joints, always maintaining the highest quality standards.
What Is a Clad Plate? Clad vs Plated vs Coated Explained
A clad plate bonds a corrosion-resistant metal to a steel base. Learn what clad (bimetallic) plates are, how they differ from plating and coating, and how they are made.
Explosion Clad vs Roll Bonded vs Weld Overlay: Which Clad Plate?
Explosion cladding, roll bonding and weld overlay compared: bond type, material combinations, thickness, dilution and when to choose each clad plate method.
How to Weld Aluminium to Steel: Methods That Work
Aluminium cannot be fusion-welded to steel. Learn why, compare the options, and see how to weld aluminium to steel with a structural transition joint (Triplate®).
Transition Joint: What It Is and How It Works
What is a Transition Joint? A transition joint is a specialized connector designed to safely and reliably join two (or more) dissimilar metals, for example, aluminium to steel, or titanium to stainless steel. In demanding industrial environments, transition joints...
Triplate®: Dissimilar-Metal Connections for Marine & Offshore Industries
In many engineered systems, the best material for strength is not always the best material for corrosion resistance or weight reduction. That is why Structural Transition Joints are used in critical industrial assemblies: they enable safe, long-lasting connections...
What Is a Vacuum Explosion Welded Clad Plate
A Vacuum Explosion Welded Clad Plate is a specialized type of cladded metal plate manufactured using a controlled explosive welding process carried out under vacuum conditions. This advanced technique is designed to achieve an exceptionally clean, high-integrity...
The First Vacuum Explosion: The Origin of Shockwave’s Clad Plates
In the 1980s, at our facility in the Netherlands, Shockwave Metalworking Technologies carried out the first vacuum explosion designed to create clad plates using explosive welding. This event not only marked a milestone in our company’s history but also became a...