Handbook - Weld Defects

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VariationsMetal
Transfer
The best safeguard against this is to remove all oxide as soon before welding as possible.

Equipment

Although iron oxide (rust, mill scale) can be welded over in mild steel, an excessive amount can cause lack
of fusion.
Power
Supply
Figure 10-2 Example of Lack of Fusion

Shielding
Gases
Wire
Electrodes

Safety

Welding
Techniques

Welding
Conditions
Introduction

Economics

Weld
Defects

Mig Spot
Welding

Incomplete
Penetration
Lack of
Fusion
Undercutting
Porosity
Longitudinal
Cracking

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