Trouble
Excessive Spatter
Weld sits on top, lack of fusion
Lack of penetration
Excessive penetration - burn
through
Reason
Damp electrodes
Amperage too high
Arc length too long
Insu cient heat input
Work piece dirty, contaminated
or moisture
Poor welding technique
Insu cient heat input
Poor welding technique
Poor joint preparation
Excessive heat input
Incorrect travel speed
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Solutions
Use only dry electrodes
Decrease the
amperage or choose a
larger electrode
Shorten the arc length
Increase the amperage
or choose a larger
electrode
Remove moisture and
materials like paint,
grease, oil, and dirt,
including mill scale
from base metal
Use the correct
welding technique or
seek assistance for the
correct technique
Increase the
amperage or choose a
larger electrode
Use the correct
welding technique or
seek assistance for the
correct technique
Check the joint design
and t up, make sure
the material is not too
thick. Seek assistance
for the correct joint
design and t up
Reduce the amperage
or use a smaller
electrode
Try increasing the
weld travel speed