Worm Tracks in Welding: Causes, Fixes, and When They’re Actually a Defect
Learn what worm tracks in welding are, why FCAW gas marks form, and how to fix voltage, CTWD, moisture, and…
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Learn what worm tracks in welding are, why FCAW gas marks form, and how to fix voltage, CTWD, moisture, and…
READ ARTICLE →Learn how to remove slag from a weld safely and completely: tools, timing, technique, code rules, common mistakes, and how…
READ ARTICLE →Weak welding explained: causes of weak, low-strength welds, key defects like lack of fusion and porosity, diagnosis, repair, and prevention…
READ ARTICLE →Cold lap welds are hidden lack-of-fusion defects that wreck fatigue life. Learn causes, detection, code acceptance, prevention, and repair.
READ ARTICLE →Learn what the weld face is, how bead profile forms, acceptable reinforcement and convexity limits, common defects, and how to…
READ ARTICLE →Learn how to pick a good welder for beginners. Compare MIG, flux-core, stick, TIG, and multiprocess machines, specs, budgets, safety,…
READ ARTICLE →Comprehensive guide to weld visual defects: types, causes, AWS D1.1/B1.11 and ISO 17637 acceptance criteria, inspection, and prevention for quality…
READ ARTICLE →Overlap welding covers two things: the lap joint technique and the overlap defect. Learn design, technique, causes, detection, and repair…
READ ARTICLE →Learn how to calculate PJP weld effective throat, the AWS D1.1 1/8 in. deduction rule, groove angle effects, and inspection…
READ ARTICLE →Lack of fusion is a hidden, planar weld defect that can fail under load. Learn its causes, how UT and…
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