GERONIMO, JOHN JASON O.

12/10/2016
3MEA Submitted to: Engr. Ricardo Balog

Weld type Welding defect/problem Causes Remedies

Single V butt joint welding Porosity - Moisture, rust, grease or paint on- Dry or clean plate edges
the plate edges - Check shielding gas type and
- Insufficient gas shielding flow-rate. Clean gas nozzle. Ensure
- Welding onto small gaps filled torch to plate angle is not too
with air small.
- Use fresh welding consumables,
connect new gas bottle, check
welding torch for leaks.
Arc striking difficulties - Welding current too low. - Increase welding current.
- Arc voltage too low. - use power source with a higher
- Striking end of electrode covered open circuit voltage.
by coating. - Uncover striking end and touch-
strike
Arc welding Spattering - Welding current too high. - Reduce welding current.
- Arc too long. - Reduce arc length.
- Incorrect polarity arc blow. - Check use of correct polarity for
- Insufficient gas shielding. the consumable in question.
- Check shielding gas type and flow
rate. Clean gas nozzle. Increase
torch to plate angle.
Uneven Arc size - Unstable holding of the welding - Practice of the activity to ensure
gun mastery
Slag Inclusions - Unfavourable bead sequence - Increase travel speed or
- Convex passes which produce electrode angle.
slag pockets - Remove slag carefully, grind if
- Slag runs ahead of the weld necessary.
- Avoid sharp angles or grooves
between beads and layers.
GERONIMO, JOHN JASON O. 12/10/2016
3MEA Submitted to: Engr. Ricardo Balog