13 SEP 12
/ Battery Charging Systems / Welding Technology / Solar Electronics
Excessive Reinforcement
Excessive ReinforcementExcessive Reinforcement
Excessive Reinforcement
Weld bead reinforcement is too high and lumpy
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Travel speed too slow
Weld current too low
Improper travel angle
Insufficient Throat
Insufficient ThroatInsufficient Throat
Insufficient Throat
The weld bead is too shallow
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Combination of travel speed too fast and
current too low
Improper placement of weld beads when
doing multiple passes
Undercut
UndercutUndercut
Undercut
Cutting away at the toe(s⁄
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Amperage too high
Arc length too long (voltage too high⁄
Improper work angle
Insufficient Leg (undersized weld⁄
Insufficient Leg (undersized weld⁄Insufficient Leg (undersized weld⁄
Insufficient Leg (undersized weld⁄
Leg size too small
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Using the wrong work angle
Insufficient wire feed speed for travel speed
Insufficient Penetration
Insufficient PenetrationInsufficient Penetration
Insufficient Penetration
Not penetrated at root or between passes
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Amperage too low
Travel speeds too fast
Too large or wrong electrode
Improper travel angle
Lack of Fusion
Lack of FusionLack of Fusion
Lack of Fusion
Weld not fused completely
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Amperage too low
Travel speed too high
Improper work/travel angle
Improper weave parameters
Weld Process
Discontinuity
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