Possible Causes Possible Cause Possible Causes Possible Causes

Long Arc Length Improper Welding Technique “Cold” Welding Procedures “Cold” Welding Procedures
Dirty Base Metal Travel Speed Too Slow Travel Speed Too Slow
Inadequate Gas Coverage Travel Speed Too Fast Travel Speed Too Fast
Improper Joint Detail
Possible Cures Possible Cures Possible Cures Possible Cures
Use Proper Arc Length Reduce Arc Length Increase Current Increase Current
Clean Base Metal Reduce Travel Speed Use Proper Travel Speed Use Proper Travel Speed
STEEL STEEL STEEL
STEEL Check for Proper Use Proper Electrode Angle
Gas Coverage

Possible Causes Possible Cause Possible Causes Possible Cause

Travel Speed Too Slow Insufficient Weld Metal Too Much Current Improper Welding Technique
“Cold” Welding Procedures Arc Length Too Long
Root Face Too Small
Possible Cures Possible Cure Possible Cures Possible Cure
Increase Travel Speed Reduce Travel Speed Reduce Current Maintain Constant
Increase Current Maintain Proper Arc Length Travel Speed

STEEL STEEL PIPE

Use Proper Joint Fitup STEEL
STEEL

Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause Possible Cause

Improper Electrode Angle Travel Speed Too Slow Improper Welding Improper Welding Technique
Technique

Possible Cure Possible Cure Possible Cure Possible Cures

Use Correct Welding Technique Use Proper Travel Speed Initiate Arc Inside the Use Correct Welding Technique
Weld Joint Clean Weld Between Passes
STEEL
STEEL STEEL STEEL

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