Scattering of molten metal particles that cool to solid form near weld bead.
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Excessive Spatter
Possible Causes
Corrective Actions
Wire feed too high
Select lower wire feed speed
Voltage too high
Select lower voltage range
Electrode extension (stickout) too long
Use shorter electrode extension (stickout)
Workpiece dirty
Remove all grease, oil, moisture, rust paint
under coating, and dirt from surface, before
welding
Insufficient shielding gas at welding arc
Increase flow of shielding gas at
regulator/flowmeter and/or prevent drafts
near welding arc
Dirty welding wire
Use clean, dry welding wire
Eliminate pickup of oil or lubricant on welding
wire from feeder or liner
