Author: Forge
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Stick Welding Excessive Slag Inclusion Causes
Stick welding slag inclusion problems are commonly caused by poor slag removal, low amperage, incorrect rod angle, improper restart technique, and bad joint preparation.
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Stick Welding Undercut Troubleshooting
Stick welding undercut is commonly caused by excessive amperage, fast travel speed, incorrect rod angle, long arc length, and poor weave technique.
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Why Flux-Cored Wire Worm Tracks Happen (and How to Stop Them)
Flux-cored wire worm tracking creates elongated porosity tunnels and gas channels in FCAW welds. Learn the most common causes, troubleshooting steps, and what to inspect before replacing liners, tips, drive rolls, or…
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Plasma Cutter Air Pressure Too High Symptoms
Excessive plasma cutter air pressure can cause unstable arcs, bevel cuts, double arcing, consumable wear, torch overheating, and poor cut quality.
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Cutting Tip Slag Blockage Symptoms
Cutting tip slag blockage causes weak oxygen streams, uneven flames, rough cuts, heavy slag buildup, and torch instability during oxy-fuel cutting.
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Acetylene Regulator Freezing Troubleshooting
Acetylene regulator freezing is commonly caused by excessive gas withdrawal rates, moisture contamination, restricted flow, undersized cylinders, or damaged regulators.
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Spool Gun Contact Tip Wear Symptoms
Spool gun contact tip wear symptoms include burnback, unstable arcs, erratic wire feed, spatter, aluminum sticking, and inconsistent weld performance.
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How to Identify Your MIG Gun and Match the Correct Contact Tips, Nozzles, and Liners
Intro Correct MIG gun consumables are matched by the gun series, neck style, contact tip family, nozzle retention method, wire size, liner type, cable length, and rear connector configuration. A contact tip…
