Disturbances in MIG/MAG welding

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Unstable arc and spattering

  • Wire feeding disturbances
  • Poor earth connection to the workpiece
  • Worn-out contact tip
  • (problem in power source)

Porosity
  • Spatters in the gas nozzle and contact tip
  • Gas flow rate too low or high
  • Damaged gas nozzle
  • Gas leakages in the gun or its connections
  • Faulty gas flow regulator
  • Water leakages in the water cooled gun

Disturbances in the wire feeding
  • Feed rolls are slipping
  • Blocked or worn-out wire conduit
  • Wire conduit too long or too short
  • Wire reel brake too tight or loose