Example
Term
Cause
– Incorrect arc distance.
– Welding current too low.
– Wire speed to low.
– Welding line not central
to butt.
Insufficient penetration.
– Wire size too large for
application.
– Torch speed too slow.
– Contamination in the
metal (eg rust).
– Flux shield breakdown.
– Incorrect arc distance.
– Area cooling down too
fast.
– Unsteady
torch
movement.
– Worn wire tip.
– Current too high for
material thickness
– Torch speed too slow
Overlap.
Pitting.
Untidy weld.
Burn through.
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10. TROUBLESHOOTING
10.1 WELDING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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