The learner will identify what causes discontinuities within the GMAW process.
Heat input too high causes ________________.
Heat input too high causes ________________.
weld metal cracks
Heat input too high causes ________________.
weld metal cracks
Gas contamination causes __________________.
Gas contamination causes __________________.
porosity
Excessive welding amperage causes ________________.
Excessive welding amperage causes ________________.
undercutting
Excessive welding amperage causes ________________.
undercutting
Inadequate welding current causes ______________.
Inadequate welding current causes ______________.
incomplete joint penetration
Inadequate welding current causes ______________.
incomplete joint penetration
What most likely causes difficult arc starting?
What most likely causes difficult arc starting?
Wrong polarity
What most likely causes difficult arc starting?
Wrong polarity
What most likely causes electrode wire feeds, but is not energized?
What most likely causes electrode wire feeds, but is not energized?
Poor workpiece connection
What most likely causes electrode wire feeds, but is not energized?
Poor workpiece connection
What most likely causes irregular wire feed and burn-back?
What most likely causes irregular wire feed and burn-back?
Contact tube plugged or worn
What most likely causes irregular wire feed and burn-back?
Contact tube plugged or worn
What most likely causes wire feeds, but no gas flows?
What most likely causes wire feeds, but no gas flows?
Gas cylinder valve closed
What most likely causes wire feeds, but no gas flows?
Gas cylinder valve closed
What most likely causes porosity in the weld bead?
What most likely causes porosity in the weld bead?
Gas cylinder valve closed
What most likely causes porosity in the weld bead?
Gas cylinder valve closed
What most likely causes the wire feed motor to operate, but the wire does not feed?
What most likely causes the wire feed motor to operate, but the wire does not feed?
Incorrect wire feed rolls
What most likely causes the wire feed motor to operate, but the wire does not feed?
Incorrect wire feed rolls
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