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WC515

The document lists possible causes and cures for issues that can occur during welding of steel and aluminum, including excess hydrogen, high carbon/alloy content, inadequate crater fill, improper bead shape, and high residual stresses. Remedies include controlling hydrogen, increasing pre-heat and post-heat times, using lower strength consumables, and adjusting welding machine settings.

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WC515

The document lists possible causes and cures for issues that can occur during welding of steel and aluminum, including excess hydrogen, high carbon/alloy content, inadequate crater fill, improper bead shape, and high residual stresses. Remedies include controlling hydrogen, increasing pre-heat and post-heat times, using lower strength consumables, and adjusting welding machine settings.

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Joint Restraint Improper Bead Shape

High Carbon/Alloy Content Low Melting Point Contaminants

Hydrogen Pickup Rapid Cooling Rate

STEEL

ALUMINUM

STEEL

STEEL

STEEL

Possible Causes
Excess Hydrogen High Carbon/Alloy Content in Base Metal High Residual Stress Levels

Possible Cause
Inadequate Crater Fill

Possible Causes
Excess Hydrogen Excessive Strength in Weld Metal High Residual Stress Levels

Possible Causes
Improper Width to Depth Ratio Low Melting Point Contaminants Concave Weld Surface

Possible Cures
Use Low Hydrogen Consumables Control Hydrogen Content in Weld Metal Increase Pre-Heat Increase Post-Heat

Possible Cures
Backstep at the End of the Weld Use Crater Fill Machine Settings

Possible Cures
Increase Pre-Heat Use Lower Strength Consumables (Consistent with design requirements) Increase Post-Heat

Possible Cures
Use Width to Depth Ratio of 1:1 to 1.4:1 Limit Excess Penetration Decrease Voltage and/or Travel Speed

The Lincoln Electric Co. All Rights Reserved Printed in USA WC-515

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