Weld marks refer to the marks or impressions left on the material after the welding process has been performed.

These tracks are typically a series of dots or “knots” that are visible on the surface along the weld seam. The quality of these traces can be visually evaluated to determine aspects such as smoothness, squareness and regularity, which are indicative of the quality of the weld.

For example, a good weld will have knots that are square and flat with respect to the cut, with small tails at each end, and minimal extrusion in the cut. Regularity in the spacing between the knots is also important to ensure a consistent and strong weld.