24 Index
of Weld Faults (cont'd.) 1
Many of the defects mentioned could be remedied by selecting an alternate
flux. Consult your ESAB representative for complete
flux performance information. IF
THE FAULT IS IT
MAY BE CAUSED BY REFER
TO Reinforcement Ropey
Flux layer too deep. Chapter
4... Page 3 Low
voltage. Chapter
4... Page 3... Figure 28
Arc blow.
Reinforcement too high or too low
Current too high or low. Chapter
4... Page 1... Figure 27
Voltage too high or low.
Speed too
high.
Improper
spacing in backed welds.
Improper
backing.
Workpiece
not level.
Rust Porosity Water
contained in rust (torch needed). Chapter
4.. Page 7 Insufficient
deoxidizers in wire. Slag
Sticking in Deep Groove Voltage
too high and weld concave, weld Chapter
4... Page 3 bridging
groove. Transverse Cracking
in Multipass Weld Insufficient
preheat, welding speed too high. Chapter
4... Page 4 Welding
flux wet. Chapter
4... Page 7 Improper
wire. Undercutting
Speed too high.
Chapter 4...
Page 4... Figure 29 Improper
wire alignment in fillet welding. Chapter
4... Page 19... Figure 36 Improper
backing. Chapter
2... Page 15 High
voltage. Voids and Cracks
Improper cooling.
Chapter 3...
Page 1 Improper
fit-up. Chapter
4... Page 11... Figure 33 Concave
reinforcement in fillet weld. Chapter
4... Page 19... Figure 36 Speed
too high. Chapter
4... Page 4... Figure 29 Improper
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