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Category: Welding Troubleshooting

Diagnosing bad welds and misbehaving machines. What each defect looks like, what causes it, and the setting or technique change that fixes it — plus inspection and machine upkeep.

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 14 min read

Welding Cracks: Types, Causes and How to Prevent Them

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 15 min read

Welding Porosity: Causes and How to Prevent It

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 14 min read

Weld Troubleshooting Guide: Diagnose Any Weld Problem

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 20 min read

Arc Welding Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems Fast

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 13 min read

Slag Inclusion in Welds: Causes, Testing and Prevention

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 16 min read

Welding Burn-Through: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 13 min read

Undercut in Welding: Causes, Fixes and Prevention

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 15 min read

Overlap in Welding: Causes and How to Prevent It

Welding Troubleshooting ⏱ 19 min read

Common Welding Defects: Causes and How to Fix Them