5 Welding Problems Fixed: Welding Basics for Beginners

A scenic tour of 5 common welding defects, their cause and how to fix them.

There are many welding defects, and the ability to identify and correct them will make you a better welder. In this video, we go over the following:

0:00 Intro
0:31 Lack of Fusion
2:30 Weld Profile
3:35 Porosity
5:00 Undercut
6:03 Cracking

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