Plate Sample 6I Root

Welding Process MMA (SMAW)

Arc strike

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Lack of root penetration ?
Burn through
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Poor stop/start ?

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Linear misalignment

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Lack of root penetration ?
Lack of root fusion

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Mechanical damage ?
Lack of root fusion
+ poor stop/start

Note: Arc strikes require blending and crack detection, Seek

advise on parent material damage
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