Welding Defects - How to Prevent Them!

Pulled this from our friends over at Rodovens.com.

There are welding defects that are sometimes overlooked or not considered. Each welding project requires careful considerations. They include:

The process, the type of welding i.e. stick, MIG, TIG.

The composition of the base metal and thickness.

The welding position, i. e. flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead.

The weld joint and type.

Electrical supply and equipment.

And finally, the welding techniques to be used.

To minimize the chance of welding defects be sure to consider 1) the travel speed of the pass; 2) the size and type electrode; 3) machine settings; 4) make sure the welding is done in accordance with the plan and the current conditions.

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