Porosity

SAFETY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small cavities or holes in the bead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

 

1.

Incorrect polarity:

 

 

 

 

Check that polarity is set correctly

 

 

 

for type of welding.

SETUP

2.

Insufficient shielding gas (MIG only):

 

 

Increase flow of gas.

 

 

 

Clean nozzle.

 

 

 

Maintain proper stickout.

 

3.

Incorrect shielding gas (MIG only):

 

 

 

Use shielding gas recommended by wire supplier.

 

4.

Dirty workpiece or welding wire:

 

 

 

Clean workpiece down to bare metal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make certain that wire is clean and free

BASIC

 

 

from oil, coatings, and other residues.

5.

Inconsistent welding speed:

 

 

 

Maintain steady weld speed.

 

6.

Stickout too long:

WELDING

 

 

Reduce stickout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive Spatter

Fine spatter is normal.

Spatter that is grainy and large is a problem.

TOP

VIEW

POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

1.Dirty workpiece or welding wire: Clean workpiece down to bare metal. Make certain that wire is clean and free from oil, coatings, and other residues.

2.Incorrect polarity:

Check that polarity is set correctly for type of welding.

3.Insufficient shielding gas (MIG only):

Increase flow of gas. Clean nozzle.

Maintain proper stickout.

4.Wire feeding too fast:

Reduce wire feed speed.

5.Stickout too long:

Reduce stickout.

WELDING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

Crooked/Wavy Bead

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VIEW

POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

1.Inaccurate welding:

Use two hands or rest hand on steady surface.

2.Inconsistent welding speed: Maintain steady weld speed.

3.Stickout too long:

Reduce stickout.

Burn-Through

Base material melts away, leaving a hole in the weld.

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POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

1.Workpiece overheating:

Reduce current and/or wire feed speed.

2.Welding speed too slow: Increase welding speed and ensure that welding speed is kept steady.

3.Excessive material at weld:

Reduce wire feed speed.

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SKU 68886

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Chicago Electric 68886 owner manual Porosity, Excessive Spatter, Crooked/Wavy Bead, Burn-Through

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