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Lack of Fusion

Occurs when there is no fusion between the weld metal and the surfaces of the base plate, also called cold lapping or cold shuts.

Used in courses

  • Applied Arc Welding: Advanced GTAW and SMAW Foundations — Part 1
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding Foundations — Process Control and Entry-Level Practice
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Fundamentals

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