CIGWELD WeldSkill 155 - Page 64

STICK (MMAW) Welding 6-12 0-5492
Art # A-05867_AC
Lack of
inter-
run fusion
Lack of side fusion,
scale dirt, small electrode,
amperage too low
Lack of root fusion
Lack of fusion caused by dirt,
electrode angle incorrect,
rate of travel too high
Figure 6-30: Example of Lack of Fusion
Description Possible Cause Remedy
5 A groove has been formed in the base
metal adjacent to the toe of a weld
and has not been filled by the weld
metal (undercut).
A Welding current is too high. A Reduce welding current
B Welding arc is too long. B Reduce the length of the
welding arc
C Angle of the electrode is
incorrect.
C Electrode should not be
inclined less than 45° to the
vertical face
D Joint preparation does not
allow correct electrode angle.
D Allow more room in joint
for manipulation of the
electrode.
E Electrode too large for joint. E Use smaller gauge
electrode.
F Insufficient deposit time at
edge of weave.
F
Pause for a moment at
edge of weave to allow weld
metal build-up.
Art # A-07714
Figure 6-31: Examples of undercut