Porosity, cracks, undercut, distortion, and fixes.
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Learn how to prevent porosity in welding. Covers gas shielding, moisture, contamination, flow rates, process differences and a step-by-step troubleshooting routine.
Learn what an overlap welding defect is, why cold lap forms, how inspectors detect and measure it, what AWS and ISO codes allow, and…
What is a weld bead? Learn the exact definition, stringer vs weave types, bead anatomy, defect causes, inspection limits, and practice drills.
Welding spatter drives rework, burns and cost. Learn how to avoid spatter in welding — parameters, gas, torch angle, anti-spatter products and safe removal.
Undercutting in welding explained: the official definition, root causes, AWS D1.1 acceptance limits, inspection, prevention, and proper repair.
Wondering what causes welding spatter? Learn the 9 main causes—from voltage settings to dirty metal—and how to prevent and remove spatter fast.
Slag in welding explained: what it is, how it forms, types, weld defects it causes, removal methods, inspection, and safety tips.
Porosity in welding is gas trapped as the pool solidifies. Learn the real reasons—moisture, gas coverage, contamination—and how to fix each one.
Learn what welding spatter is, why it forms in MIG, stick, and flux-cored welding, how to prevent it, remove it safely, and pass weld…