Tag: welding troubleshooting
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Why Does My Ground Clamp Get Hot?
A hot welding ground clamp usually means resistance is too high in the return path. The clamp, jaws, cable connection, or workpiece contact is not carrying current efficiently, so heat builds at…
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MIG Porosity Causes and Fixes
MIG porosity is gas trapped in the weld metal as it solidifies. It usually shows up as pinholes, worm tracks, or a rough weld surface. The main causes are shielding gas problems,…
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Why Stainless Welds Lose Corrosion Resistance
Stainless steel can lose corrosion resistance after welding when the weld area is overheated, not cleaned properly, or matched with the wrong filler. The base metal may still be stainless, but the…
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TIG Torch Gets Too Hot During Welding
TIG Torch Gets Too Hot During Welding If you are dealing with tig torch overheating, treat it as a setup or duty-cycle problem first. Excess heat at the torch can damage the…
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Why Flux-Cored Wire Is Producing Worm Tracks (And How to Stop It)
Worm tracks in flux-cored welding are narrow, winding surface marks that usually show up on or beside the weld bead after the slag is removed. They are not normal bead texture. In…
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How to Identify and Replace Compatible TIG Torch Consumables for Optimal Welding Performance
Correct TIG torch consumables affect arc stability, shielding gas coverage, tungsten control, heat handling, and weld consistency. The wrong collet, cup, gas lens, back cap, or tungsten size can cause poor starts,…
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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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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.