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13 Check Quality of the Welded Joint
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13.4 Blowing Effect and Remedies
With asymmetric ground connections, different material distributions or when
welding at the edge of a workpiece a "blowing effect" can occur. This is an
undesirable deflection of the light arc. This results in uneven melting of the
stud material, in increased poring and undercuts in the welding area.
The blowing effect is proportional to the current amperage and can be influenced
by symmetrical connection of the ground terminals, by connecting compensating
grounds or (on welding guns with external welding cable) by turning the
welding gun about its vertical axis.
Blowing effect
Cause
Remedy