{"id":1827,"date":"2025-07-23T06:39:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/faq-preguntas-frecuentes\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T18:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:33:34","slug":"faq-preguntas-frecuentes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/faq-preguntas-frecuentes\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ (Preguntas frecuentes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Problem<\/strong><\/th>Cause<\/strong><\/th>Solution<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cracks<\/strong><\/td>Excessive number of layers<\/td>Check hardness and determine maximum bead count<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Incompatibility between base metal and coating<\/td>Verify material compatibility<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Electrode lifted too quickly<\/td>Use proper technique<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Casting defects in base metal<\/td>Replace base metal<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Lamination in base metal<\/td>Replace base metal<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Excessive stress<\/td>Review operating conditions and coating type<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Fatigue<\/td>Replace base metal or repair<\/td><\/tr>
Porosity<\/strong><\/td>Insufficient shielding<\/td>Change electrode, use windshields<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Dirty or contaminated base metal<\/td>Clean or replace materials<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Inadequate welding technique<\/td>Use correct technique<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Contaminated filler material<\/td>Replace electrode<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Excessive arc length<\/td>Reduce arc length<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Unstable arc<\/td>Check causes and solutions<\/td><\/tr>
Arc ignition problems<\/strong><\/td>\u00a0<\/td>Check causes and solutions<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>High amperage<\/td>Lower amperage<\/td><\/tr>
Solid Inclusions<\/strong><\/td>Dirty or contaminated base metal<\/td>Clean or replace materials<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Lack of slag cleaning between passes<\/td>Clean slag thoroughly<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Slag interference in arc<\/td>Replace electrode<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Insufficient amperage<\/td>Increase amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Inadequate welding technique<\/td>Use correct technique<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Poor joint preparation<\/td>Redesign joint<\/td><\/tr>
Incomplete Fusion<\/strong><\/td>Poor joint preparation<\/td>Improve component positioning<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Insufficient amperage<\/td>Increase amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Travel speed too fast<\/td>Decrease travel speed<\/td><\/tr>
Undercutting<\/strong><\/td>Inadequate welding technique<\/td>Use correct technique<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>High amperage<\/td>Reduce amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Excessive arc length<\/td>Reduce arc length<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Incorrect electrode diameter vs base metal thickness<\/td>Use smaller-diameter electrode<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Improper travel speed<\/td>Adjust travel speed<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Unstable arc<\/td>Check connections<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Irregular flux<\/td>Replace electrode<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Inadequate power source<\/td>Review machine specs<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Improper amperage<\/td>Adjust amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Welder skill<\/td>Verify welder proficiency<\/td><\/tr>
Difficulty Igniting Arc<\/strong><\/td>Insufficient amperage<\/td>Increase amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Inadequate power source<\/td>Review machine specs<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Poor cable connections<\/td>Secure all connections properly<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Dirty base metal<\/td>Clean the base metal<\/td><\/tr>
Slag Adherence<\/strong><\/td>Incomplete slag removal between passes<\/td>Use appropriate cleaning tools<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Incorrect joint design<\/td>Redesign the joint<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>High amperage<\/td>Lower amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Overheating of parts<\/td>Allow parts to cool<\/td><\/tr>
Excessive Spatter<\/strong><\/td>High amperage<\/td>Lower amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Excessive arc length<\/td>Reduce arc length<\/td><\/tr>
Part Distortion<\/strong><\/td>Component restriction<\/td>Modify welding sequence<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Overheating<\/td>Allow controlled cooling<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Incorrect joint design<\/td>Redesign the joint<\/td><\/tr>
Incorrect Bead Shape<\/strong><\/td>Inadequate welding technique<\/td>Use proper technique<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Poor joint preparation<\/td>Improve component layout<\/td><\/tr>
Arc Interruptions<\/strong><\/td>Incorrect current and polarity<\/td>Use correct current and polarity for the electrode<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Insufficient OCV or CCV<\/td>Use a power source with appropriate capacity<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Electrode overheating<\/td>Improve striking and re-striking technique<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>High amperage<\/td>Reduce amperage<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Lack of clamping<\/td>Use tack welds and proper holding tools<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Poor joint preparation<\/td>Improve component layout<\/td><\/tr>
Bead Detachment<\/strong><\/td>Excessive number of beads<\/td>Verify maximum allowable passes<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Inappropriate electrode for wear type<\/td>Choose electrode based on wear type and required hardness<\/td><\/tr>
\u00a0<\/td>Improper heating and cooling<\/td>Verify electrode type and required temperatures<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Problem Cause Solution Cracks Excessive number of layers Check hardness and determine maximum bead count \u00a0 Incompatibility between base metal and coating Verify material compatibility \u00a0 Electrode lifted too quickly Use proper technique \u00a0 Casting defects in base metal Replace base metal \u00a0 Lamination in base metal Replace base metal \u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1827","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1827"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1837,"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1827\/revisions\/1837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cuarepoti.com.ar\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}