What Are Slag Inclusions? (And How To Avoid Or Fix Them)
Keep your slag inclusions to a minimum when stick welding by avoiding these simple mistakes.
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Time Codes
00:00 Introduction
00:32 What Is Slag?
01:28 Where Does Slag Get Trapped?
03:43 2G Root Pass 6010
05:02 Gringing Wagon Tracks
06:40 Running 7018 Too Cold
08:32 Running 7018 On DCEN
10:18 Cap Passes Without Chipping Slag
11:36 Plasma Cutting Nick Break Test Coupon
12:41 What Do Slag Inclusions Look Like?
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