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Slag inclusions occur when slag particles are
trapped inside the weld metal which produces a
weaker weld. These can be caused by:
• erratic travel speed
• too wide a weaving motion
• slag left on the previous weld pass
• too large an electrode being used
• letting slag run ahead of the arc.
This defect can be prevented by:
• a uniform travel speed
• a tighter weaving motion
• complete slag removal before welding
• using a smaller electrode
• keeping the slag behind the arc which is done
by shortening the arc, increasing the travel speed,
or changing the electrode angle.
Undercutting
UNDERCUTTING
Undercutting is a groove melted in the base
metal next to the toe or root of a weld that
is not filled by the weld metal. Undercutting
causes a weaker joint and it can cause cracking.
This defect is caused by:
• excessive welding current
• too long an arc length
• excessive weaving speed
• excessive travel speed.
On vertical and horizontal welds, it can also
be caused by too large an electrode size and
incorrect electrode angles. This defect can be
prevented by:
• choosing the proper welding current for the
type and size of electrode and the welding
position
• holding the arc as short as possible
• pausing at each side of the weld bead when a
weaving technique is used
• using a travel speed slow enough so that the
weld metal can completely fill all of the melted
out areas of the base metal.
Lack of Fusion
LACK OF FUSION
Lack of fusion is when the weld metal is not
fused to the base metal. This can occur between
the weld metal and the base metal or between
passes in a multiple pass weld. Causes of this
defect can be:
• excessive travel speed
• electrode size too large
• welding current too low
• poor joint preparation
• letting the weld metal get ahead of the arc.
Lack of fusion can usually be prevented by:
• reducing the travel speed
• using a smaller diameter electrode
• increasing the welding current
• better joint preparation
• using a proper electrode angle.
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