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Why You Get Porosity in MIG Welding and How to Fix It
MIG welding porosity can create weak welds with pinholes and internal defects. Learn what causes porosity, how to identify common problems, and the steps you can take to prevent and fix it for cleaner, stronger welds.
July 23, 2026Read article
Welding Cracks Explained: Causes, Types, and Solutions
Welding cracks are among the most damaging defects, often starting as tiny surface or internal flaws but quickly growing to compromise the entire structure. This article covers their main types, causes, and practical ways to prevent them. Let’s tackle those pesky cracks!
December 11, 2025Read article
10 Most Common Welding Mistakes
Welding mistakes are common, especially for beginners, but even experienced welders make them occasionally. Learn the 10 most common mistakes and tips on how to avoid them, so you can understand what went wrong and produce cleaner, stronger, and more successful welds every time.
October 23, 2025Read article
How To Avoid A Lack Of Fusion In Welding
A lack of fusion is a structural welding defect where the weld metal doesn’t properly fuse with the base metal, creating weak spots. This article explains the defect in detail and shows how to prevent it in welding.
August 14, 2025Read article
How to Avoid Welding Burnback: Causes and Solutions
Welding burnback is a common issue in wire welding processes like MIG or Flux-cored arc welding, occurring when the wire fuses with and clogs the contact tip. In this article, we’ll share tips to help you avoid it, explain the main causes and solutions, and help you save time and money by reducing frequent contact tip replacements.
June 5, 2025Read article
Common TIG Welding Defects And How To Deal With Them
TIG welding, or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, is complex but delivers high-quality, visually appealing welds, especially on stainless steel and non-ferrous metals like aluminum. Beginners need time and patience to master it and will face various challenges. That’s why we decided to explain the common TIG welding defects and share a few tips on how to solve them.
March 27, 2025Read article
Wire Feeding Issues in Welding: Causes and Solutions
Smooth wire feeding is essential for high-quality MIG welds. However, issues like clogging, tangling, kinking, or bird-nesting can cause downtime, wasted consumables, and poor weld quality. In this article, we will discuss wire-feeding issues in welding, explaining the leading causes and possible solutions.
March 13, 2025Read article
How To Avoid Slag Inclusions In Stick Welding
Slag is a crucial part of Stick welding, as it protects the molten weld puddle from atmospheric gases and contamination. When welded correctly, slag peels off easily, allowing you to move on. However, improper weld preparation or technique can lead to slag inclusions—small bits of slag trapped in the weld, compromising its structural integrity. Today, we’ll discuss slag and slag inclusions and teach you how to avoid slag inclusions in Stick welding.
February 13, 2025Read article
Common Stick Welding Defects And How To Deal With Them
Stick welding, one of the oldest and most widely used methods, is valued for its speed, low cost, and versatility in industries and home applications. In this article, we unravel the common stick welding defects and present helpful tips on how to deal with them.
November 21, 2024Read article