Tag: electrode moisture
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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 Porosity Troubleshooting: Pinholes, Wormholes, Moisture, Arc Length, and Electrode Checks
Stick welding porosity usually comes from gas trapped in the weld metal before the puddle freezes. With SMAW, start with the electrode, base metal, arc length, amperage, polarity, and technique before blaming…
