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What are some common causes of porosity in the GMAW weld deposit?

April 26, 2017causes common deposit gmaw porosity weld

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What are some common causes of porosity in the GMAW weld deposit?

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Probable causes for porosity are: a dirty base metal, wind, improper gas shielding, incorrect filler wire, and too high voltage. Remedies to try: clean base metal, check cylinder valve (tighten fittings, check flow rate, proper gas), use proper filler wire, and adjust your power source.