Tag: arc length
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Stick Welding Porosity Checklist
Porosity in stick welding shows up as gas pockets in the weld metal. The usual causes are moisture, contamination, poor technique, or unstable shielding from the electrode. Use this checklist to isolate…
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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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Stick Electrode Sticking During Arc Start: Amperage, Arc Length, Rod Condition, Polarity, Ground, and Hot Start Checks
Stick electrode sticking during arc start usually means the arc is not getting hot and stable fast enough to keep the rod from fusing to the work. The common causes are low…
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Millermatic 255 Pulse MIG Setup Problems: Wire, Gas, Arc Length, and Gun Checks
Most Millermatic 255 pulse MIG setup problems come from a mismatch between the selected pulse program and the actual wire, gas, material, gun, or feed path. If the arc is harsh, ropey,…
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Arc Control: Why Arc Length Matters in Stick Welding — Overview & Review
Introduction Arc length is one of the most important variables in stick welding, and this guide—Arc Control: Why Arc Length Matters in Stick Welding—breaks down exactly why. The book explains how arc…