8/13/13 Handbook - Weld Defects

Variations-
Metal
Transfer

Equipment

Power
Supply

Shielding
Gases

Wire
Electrodes

Safety
Figure 10-7 – Crater Filling Technique

Welding
Techniques
Those cracks that occur after the weld bead has completely solidified are called cold cracks. These defects
Welding occur only when the weld is too small to withstand the service stresses involved.
Conditions
For your convenience and quick reference, Table 10-1 lists all possible defects, their cause and corrective
action.
Introduction
Economics
Incomplete
Penetration
Lack of
Weld Fusion
Defects Undercutting

Porosity
Mig Spot
Welding Longitudinal
Cracking

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Tables

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