Weldforce 136S & 181S
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Fault
Cause
Remedy
Portions of the weld run do
not fuse to the surface of the
metal or edge of the joint.
Figure 32
Small electrodes used on heavy
cold plate.
Use larger electrodes and
preheat the plate.
Welding current is too low.
Increase welding current.
Wrong electrode angle.
Adjust angle so the welding arc
is directed more into the base
metal.
Travel speed of electrode is too
high.
Reduce
travel
speed
of
electrode.
Scale or dirt on joint surface.
Clean surface before welding.
Gas pockets or voids in weld
metal (porosity)
Figure 33
High levels of Sulphur in steel.
Use an electrode that is
designed for high Sulphur
steels.
Electrodes are damp.
Dry electrodes before use.
Welding current is too high.
Reduce welding current.
Surface impurities such as oil,
grease, paint, etc.
Clean joint before welding.
Welding
in
a
windy
environment.
Shield the weld area from the
wind.
Electrode damaged i.e. flux
coating incomplete.
Discard damaged electrodes
and only use electrodes with a
complete flux coating.
Crack occurring in weld metal
soon
after
solidification
commences
Figure 34
Rigidity of joint.
Redesign to relieve weld joint
of severe or use crack
resistance electrodes.
Insufficient throat thickness.
Travel slightly slower to allow
greater build up in throat.
Weld current is too high.
Decrease welding current.
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