Hobart Welding Products 175 Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead, Troubleshooting − Distortion

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8-14. Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead

Waviness Of Bead − weld metal that is not parallel and does not cover joint formed by base metal.

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Possible Causes

Corrective Actions

Welding wire extends too far out of nozzle.

Be sure welding wire extends not more than 1/2 in (13 mm) beyond nozzle.

Unsteady hand.

Support hand on solid surface or use two hands.

8-15. Troubleshooting − Distortion

Distortion − contraction of weld metal during welding that forces base metal to move.

Base metal moves in the direction of

the weld bead.

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Possible Causes

Corrective Actions

Excessive heat input.

Use restraint (clamp) to hold base metal in position.

Make tack welds along joint before starting welding operation.

Select lower voltage range and/or reduce wire feed speed.

Increase travel speed.

Weld in small segments and allow cooling between welds.

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