Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Long Arc Length Improper Welding Technique “Cold” Welding Procedures “Cold” Welding Procedures Dirty Base Metal Travel Speed Too Slow Travel Speed Too Slow Inadequate Gas Coverage Travel Speed Too Fast Travel Speed Too Fast Possible Cures Improper Joint Detail Possible Cures Reduce Arc Length Possible Cures Use Proper Arc Length Reduce Travel Speed Increase Current Possible Cures Clean Base Metal Use Proper Electrode Angle Use Proper Travel Speed Increase Current Check for Proper Gas Coverage Use Proper Travel Speed
Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Travel Speed Too Slow Insufficient Weld Metal Too Much Current Improper Welding Technique “Cold” Welding Procedures Arc Length Too Long Root Face Too Small Possible Cures Possible Cures Possible Cures Reduce Travel Speed Possible Cures Maintain Constant Increase Travel Speed Reduce Current Travel Speed Increase Current Maintain Proper Arc Length Use Proper Joint Fitup
Improper Leg Size Overlap Arc Strikes Slag Inclusions
Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Possible Causes Improper Electrode Angle Travel Speed Too Slow Improper Welding Technique Improper Welding Technique
Possible Cures Possible Cures Possible Cures Possible Cures
Use Correct Welding Technique Use Proper Travel Speed Initiate Arc Inside the Weld Joint Use Correct Welding Technique Clean Weld Between Passes