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Excess penetration

Burning through, which is more of a problem with thin sheet as a higher level of skill is needed to balance heat input and torch traverse when welding thin metal.

Used in courses

  • Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding — Defect Control and Pipe Position Techniques
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding Foundations — Process Control and Entry-Level Practice
  • Manual Arc Welding (SMAW) Foundations

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