» Incorrect welding mode.
Insufficient penetration
Cause
» Incorrect welding mode.
» Incorrect welding parameters.
» Incorrect electrode.
» Incorrect edge preparation.
» Incorrect earth connection.
» Pieces to be welded too big.
Slag inclusions
Cause
» Poor cleanliness.
» Electrode diameter too big.
» Incorrect edge preparation.
» Incorrect welding mode.
Tungsten inclusions
Cause
» Incorrect welding parameters.
» Incorrect electrode.
» Incorrect welding mode.
Blowholes
Cause
» Insufficient shielding gas.
Sticking
Cause
» Incorrect arc length.
» Incorrect welding parameters.
» Incorrect welding mode.
» Pieces to be welded too big.
» Incorrect arc regulation.
Undercuts
Cause
» Incorrect welding parameters.
» Incorrect arc length.
» Incorrect welding mode.
» Insufficient shielding gas.
» Decrease the torch angle.
Solution
» Decrease the travel speed while welding.
» Increase the welding current.
» Use a smaller diameter electrode.
» Increase the chamfering.
» Earth the system correctly.
» Read the paragraph "Installation ".
» Increase the welding current.
Solution
» Clean the pieces accurately before welding.
» Use a smaller diameter electrode.
» Increase the chamfering.
» Decrease the distance between the electrode and the piece.
» Move regularly during all the welding operations.
Solution
» Decrease the welding current.
» Use a bigger diameter electrode.
» Always use quality materials and products.
» Sharpen the electrode carefully.
» Avoid contact between the electrode and the weld pool.
Solution
» Adjust the air flow.
» Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the torch are in good
condition.
Solution
» Increase the distance between the electrode and the piece.
» Increase the welding voltage.
» Increase the welding current.
» Increase the welding voltage.
» Angle the torch more.
» Increase the welding current.
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Solution
» Decrease the welding current.
» Use a smaller diameter electrode.
» Decrease the distance between the electrode and the piece.
» Decrease the welding voltage.
» Decrease the side oscillation speed while filling.
» Decrease the travel speed while welding.
» Use gases suitable for the materials to be welded.
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