16
INSPECTING
THE
WELD
Visually
inspect
the
weld.
A
good
weld
will
result
in
an
all
‐
around
weld,
with
a
small
visible
amount
of
weld
surrounding
the
flange
of
the
stud.
Too
much
splatter
and
the
weld
is
too
hot,
lower
the
voltage.
No
splatter
and
the
weld
is
too
cold,
increase
the
voltage.
If
you
get
weld
flash
to
one
side
of
the
stud
as
opposed
to
an
even
amount
around
the
base
of
the
flange,
this
is
called
“arc
blow”,
and
can
be
solved
by
repositioning
the
ground
clamp
or
using
a
dual
ground
clamp.
Proper
welded
studs
can
be
tested
by
either
torquing
or
bending
the
stud.
The
welded
flange
of
the
stud
should
stay
in
place
using
either
method,
even
though
the
threaded
portion
of
the
stud
breaks.
If
the
base
material
is
very
thin,
then
a
full
slug,
the
diameter
of
the
flange
will
pull
from
the
base
metal
for
a
properly
welded
stud.
SET-UP AND WELDING
