Introduction
Incomplete
Penetration
Lack of
Longitudinal
Undercutting
Fusion
Porosity
Cracking

 

 

 

Variations-
Metal
Transfer
Equipment
Power
Supply
Shielding
Gases
Wire
Electrodes
Safety
Welding
Techniques
Welding
Conditions
Economics
Weld
Defects
Mig Spot
Welding
Tables

 

10 Those cracks that occur after the weld bead has completely solidified are called cold cracks. These defects occur only when the weld is too small to withstand the service stresses involved. For your convenience and quick reference, Table 10-1 lists all possible defects, their cause and corrective action. Figure 10-7 – Crater Filling Technique