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FCAW_SEPL_2020-21
FCAW_SEPL_2020-21
FCAW_SEPL_2020-21
2 Porosity and Worm Tracking Inadequate electrode oxidant. Clean the materials before you begin welding.
Using a longer arc. Use dry electrodes and materials.
The presence of moisture. Use correct arc distance.
Improper gas shield. Check the gas flow meter and make sure that it’s
Incorrect surface treatment. optimized as required with proper with pressure and
Use of too high gas flow. flow settings.
Contaminated surface. Reduce arc travel speed, which will allow the gases to
Presence of rust, paint, grease or oil. escape.
Use the right electrodes.
Use a proper weld technique.
6 Spatter The running amperage is too high. Clean surfaces prior to welding.
Voltage setting is too low. Reduce the arc length.
The work angle of the electrode is too steep. Adjust the weld current.
The surface is contaminated. Increase the electrode angle.
The arc is too long. Use proper polarity.
Incorrect polarity. Make sure you don’t have any feeding issues.
Erratic wire feeding.
7 Cracks Use of hydrogen when welding ferrous metals. Preheat the metal as required.
Residual stress caused by the solidification shrinkage. Provide proper cooling of the weld area.
Base metal contamination. Use proper joint design.
High welding speed but low current. Remove impurities.
No preheat before starting welding. Use appropriate metal.
Poor joint design. Make sure to weld a sufficient sectional area.
A high content of sulphur and carbon in the metal. Use proper welding speed and amperage current.
To prevent crater cracks make sure that the crater is
properly filled.