Tag: SMAW troubleshooting
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Why a Stick Welding Electrode Holder Gets Hot or Loses Grip
A stick welding electrode holder that gets hot, slips rods, or makes the arc unstable is more than an annoyance. It can point to loose cable connections, worn jaws, undersized leads, damaged…
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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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Stick Welding Arc Blow Causes and Fixes: Magnetic Arc Deflection, Ground Clamp Placement, AC/DC Settings, and Weld Sequence
Stick welding arc blow happens when the arc is pulled, pushed, or deflected away from the joint instead of staying under the electrode. The usual symptoms are a wandering arc, undercut on…
