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| PROBLEMS |
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| CAUSE | COURSE OF ACTION | |
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Oxidation | 1. lnsufficient gas. |
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| 2. | No protection on the back side. |
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Tungsten inclusions | 1. lncorrect electrode sharpening. |
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| 2. | Electrode too small. |
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Porosity | 1. Dirt on the edges. |
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| 2. | Dirt on the filler material. |
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| 3. | Excessive travel speed. | If all recommended possible areas of | |
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| 4. | Current intensity too low. | ||
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| 5. | Insuffient gas flow rate | ||
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Hot cracking | 1 Unsuitable filler material. | your local Lincoln Authorized | |||
Field Service Facility. | |||||
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| 3. | Dirty materials. |
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CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
