Cleaning the Weld, Strike Test | Chicago Electric 68886 specs

Welding Tips

A good way to test welding technique is to examine a weld’s appearance after it has cooled and the slag has been removed. Then, better welding can be learned by adjusting your weld technique

to remedy any problems found.

Cleaning the Weld

A typical flux-core wire (FCAW) weld
	before cleaning.
slag	weld bead	spatter
slag

base metal

A typical solid wire (GMAW) weld

before cleaning.

weld bead

spatter

base metal

SAFETY

SETUP

Chipping

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:Hammer Continue to wear ANSI-approved safety

goggles and protective wear when cleaning a weld.

Sparks or chips may fly when cleaning.

	1. A weld from flux core wire will be covered by slag, use
	the Chipping Hammer to knock this off. Be careful	Wire Brush
	not to damage the weld or base material.	Wire Brush
	not to damage the weld or base material.

2.Then, use the Wire Brush to further clean the weld or use an angle grinder (sold separately) to shape the weld.

BASIC WELDING

Strike Test

A test weld on a PIECE OF SCRAP can be tested by

using the following procedure.

WEAR ANSI GOGGLES DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

WARNING! This test WILL damage the weld it is performed on. This test is ONLY an indicator of weld technique and is not intended to test working welds.

1.After two scraps have been welded together and the weld has cooled, clamp one scrap in a sturdy vise.

2.Stay clear from underneath while you strike the opposite scrap with a heavy hammer, preferably a dead-blow hammer.

3.A GOOD WELD will deform but not break, as shown on top.

A POOR WELD will be brittle and snap at the weld, as shown on bottom.

	dead-blow hammer	clamp
	dead-blow hammer	SCRAP
		SCRAP
		workpiece

		GOOD WELD
		bends and is not brittle
	dead-blow hammer	clamp
	dead-blow hammer	SCRAP
		SCRAP
		workpiece

POOR WELD

snaps or cracks

WELDING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

SKU 68886

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68886 specifications

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