Solidification Cracking
Caused by
weld bead too deep or wide
high current or welding speed
large root gap
C, P or S pick-up
Prevent by
weld parameters chosen so that weld width is 0.5 to 0.8 weld depth
Keep S and P in steel ɘ.6%
Correct fit-up
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