Weld Quality and Residual Stress Engineering – Process and Product Safety With simulation-based weld quality and residual stress engineering, you can: wq_benefits1.jpgCheck if the weld will perform as well as the parent material and will not affect the ability of the parent material to perform as stated in its material specification Choose the best possible material Determine the best possible micro-structure after welding Evaluate material exposure Control residual stresses Minimize tensile stresses to avoid buckling