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Undercut

Undercut is a defect that occurs when the base metal melts away from the weld zone, forming a notch and reducing fatigue strength. It can be caused by too high of an arc voltage, an improperly sized or angled electrode, or moving the electrode too quickly. Undercut can be remedied by lowering the arc voltage, adjusting the electrode angle, using a smaller diameter electrode, and reducing the electrode travel speed.

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Undercut

Undercut is a defect that occurs when the base metal melts away from the weld zone, forming a notch and reducing fatigue strength. It can be caused by too high of an arc voltage, an improperly sized or angled electrode, or moving the electrode too quickly. Undercut can be remedied by lowering the arc voltage, adjusting the electrode angle, using a smaller diameter electrode, and reducing the electrode travel speed.

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Undercut

When the base of metal melts away from the weld zone, then a groove is formed in the shape of
a notch, then this type of defect is known as Undercut. It reduces the fatigue strength of the joint.

Causes of Undercut:

1. If the arc voltage is very high then this defect may occur.
2. If we use the wrong electrode or if the angle of the electrode is wrong, then also the defect
may form.
3. Using a large electrode is also not advisable.
4. High electrode speed is also one of the reasons for this defect.

Remedies for Undercut:

1. Reduce the arc length or lower the arc voltage.


2. Keep the electrode angle from 30 to 45 degree with the standing leg.
3. The diameter of the electrode should be small.
4. Reduce the travel speed of the electrode.

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