Tag: SMAW
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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 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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7018 Rod Sticking During Restarts: Causes and Fixes
Troubleshooting guide for 7018 rods sticking during restarts, including amperage, slag cleanup, polarity, rod storage, and restart technique.
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Why Does My Stick Welding Electrode Keep Sticking? (Fix in 15 Minutes)
Your electrode sticks to the workpiece, the arc dies, and you’re left wrestling with the rod. This is one of the most common stick welding problems—and it’s fixable. Low amperage, poor ground…
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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…
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Welding with 7018: Should You Use AC or DC Current? When to Use 7018AC
Compare AC and DC use for E7018 electrodes, understand when a low-OCV 7018AC product may help, and check polarity, storage and procedure requirements before welding.