Poor-quality weld properties
Cause:
Incorrect welding parameters
Remedy:
Check settings
Cause:
Poor ground earth connection
Remedy:
Establish good contact with workpiece
Cause:
Too little or no shielding gas
Remedy:
Check gas pressure regulator, gas hose, gas solenoid valve, welding
torch gas connection, etc.
Cause:
Welding torch leaks
Remedy:
Change welding torch
Cause:
Incorrect or heavily worn contact tip
Remedy:
Change contact tip
Cause:
Incorrect wire alloy or incorrect wire diameter
Remedy:
Check wire electrode in use
Cause:
Incorrect wire alloy or incorrect wire diameter
Remedy:
Check weldability of the base material
Cause:
Shielding gas not suitable for wire alloy
Remedy:
Use correct shielding gas
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