Cause
Insufficient air pressure.
Solution
Adjust the gas flow.
Read the paragraph "Installation".
Slag inclusions
Cause
Poor cleanliness.
Solution
Clean the pieces accurately before welding/cutting.
Cause
Electrode diameter too big.
Solution
Use a smaller diameter electrode.
Cause
Incorrect edge preparation.
Solution
Increase the chamfering.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting mode.
Solution
Decrease the distance between the electrode and
the piece.
Move regularly during all the welding/cutting
operations.
Tungsten inclusions
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting parameters.
Solution
Decrease the welding/cutting voltage.
Use a bigger diameter electrode.
Cause
Incorrect electrode.
Solution
Always use quality materials and products.
Sharpen the electrode carefully.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting mode.
Solution
Avoid contact between the electrode and the weld
pool.
Blowholes
Cause
Insufficient shielding gas.
Solution
Adjust the gas flow.
Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the
torch are in good condition.
Sticking
Cause
Incorrect arc length.
Solution
Increase the distance between the electrode and
the piece.
Increase the welding/cutting voltage.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting parameters.
Solution
Increase the welding/cutting current.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting mode.
Solution
Angle the torch more.
Cause
Pieces to be welded/cut too big.
Solution
Increase the welding/cutting current.
Increase the welding /cutting voltage.
Cause
Incorrect arc regulation.
Solution
Increase the equivalent circuit inductive value setting.
Use a higher setting inductive connection.
Undercuts
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting parameters.
Solution
Decrease the welding/cutting voltage.
Use a smaller diameter electrode.
Cause
Incorrect arc length.
Solution
Increase the distance between the electrode and
the piece.
Increase the welding/cutting voltage.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting mode.
Solution
Decrease the side oscillation speed while filling.
Decrease the travel speed while welding/cutting.
Cause
Insufficient shielding gas.
Solution
Use gases suitable for the materials to be welded/
cut.
Oxidations
Cause
Insufficient gas protection.
Solution
Adjust the gas flow.
Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the
torch are in good condition.
Porosity
Cause
Grease, varnish, rust or dirt on the workpieces to
be welded/cut.
Solution
Clean the workpieces carefully before welding/cut-
ting.
Cause
Grease, varnish, rust or dirt on the filler material.
Solution
Always use quality materials and products.
Keep the filler metal always in perfect condition.
Cause
Humidity in the filler metal.
Solution
Always use quality materials and products.
Keep the filler metal always in perfect condition.
Cause
Incorrect arc length.
Solution
Decrease the distance between the electrode and
the piece.
Decrease the welding/cutting voltage.
Cause
Humidity in the welding/cutting gas.
Solution
Always use quality materials and products.
Ensure the gas supply system is always in perfect
condition.
Cause
Insufficient shielding gas.
Solution
Adjust the gas flow.
Check that the diffuser and the gas nozzle of the
torch are in good condition.
Cause
The weld pool solidifies too quickly.
Solution
Decrease the travel speed while welding/cutting.
Pre-heat the workpieces to be welded/cut.
Increase the welding/cutting current.
Hot cracks
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting parameters.
Solution
Decrease the welding/cutting voltage.
Use a smaller diameter electrode.
Cause
Grease, varnish, rust or dirt on the workpieces to
be welded/cut.
Solution
Clean the workpieces carefully before welding/cut-
ting.
Cause
Grease, varnish, rust or dirt on the filler metal.
Solution
Always use quality materials and products.
Keep the filler metal always in perfect condition.
Cause
Incorrect welding/cutting mode.
Solution
Carry out the correct sequence of operations for
the type of joint to be welded/cut.
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