How to Check Welding Defects
Learn how to check welding defects with visual inspection, cleaning, defect signs, measurements, photos, safety steps, and when professional inspection is needed.
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Slag Inclusion
Beginner guide to slag inclusion in welding: what it looks like, why it happens, how to fix trapped slag, how to prevent it, and when inspection is needed.
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Overlap in Welding
Beginner guide to overlap in welding, including what it looks like, common causes, process-specific fixes, prevention, inspection limits, and safety warnings.
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Welding Defects and Remedies
Beginner guide to welding defects and remedies, including how to match porosity, undercut, slag inclusion, cracks, lack of fusion, spatter, and burn-through to practical fixes.
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What Is an Undercut in Welding?
Learn what an undercut in welding is, what causes it, why it matters, how to prevent it, how to fix it, and when to stop and inspect the weld.
