Possible Causes

Long Arc Length Dirty Base Metal Inadequate Gas Coverage

Possible Cause
Improper Welding Technique

Possible Causes
Cold Welding Procedures Travel Speed Too Slow Travel Speed Too Fast

Possible Causes
Cold Welding Procedures Travel Speed Too Slow Travel Speed Too Fast Improper Joint Detail

Possible Cures
Use Proper Arc Length Clean Base Metal Check for Proper Gas Coverage
STEEL

Possible Cures
Reduce Arc Length Reduce Travel Speed Use Proper Electrode Angle
STEEL

Possible Cures
Increase Current Use Proper Travel Speed
STEEL

Possible Cures
Increase Current Use Proper Travel Speed

STEEL

Possible Causes
Travel Speed Too Slow Cold Welding Procedures

Possible Cause
Insufcient Weld Metal

Possible Causes
Too Much Current Arc Length Too Long Root Face Too Small

Possible Cause
Improper Welding Technique

Possible Cures
Increase Travel Speed Increase Current
STEEL STEEL

Possible Cure
Reduce Travel Speed
STEEL PIPE

Possible Cures
Reduce Current Maintain Proper Arc Length Use Proper Joint Fitup

Possible Cure
Maintain Constant Travel Speed
STEEL

Possible Cause
Improper Electrode Angle

Possible Cause
Travel Speed Too Slow

Possible Cause
Improper Welding Technique

Possible Cause
Improper Welding Technique

Possible Cure
Use Correct Welding Technique

Possible Cure
Use Proper Travel Speed

Possible Cure
Initiate Arc Inside the Weld Joint
STEEL STEEL

Possible Cures
Use Correct Welding Technique Clean Weld Between Passes

STEEL

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