Piping Defects Mynote
Piping Defects Mynote
Piping Defects Mynote
1. Crater pipes
Description: crater resulting from shrinkage at the end of a weld run
Causes: incorrect
manipulated technique or
current decay to allow
for crater shrinkage
Repair: all such
porosities must be
appropriately filled prior
to application of a
protective coating system
2. Cracks
Description:
crack visible at
surface
Causes:
excessively deep
or wide bead,
high current
and/or welding
speed large root
gap.
Repair: cut out
defective weld
length plus 5
mm beyond visible end of crack and re-weld.
5. Spatter
Description: Globules of metal which adhere to the metal surface, often
some distance from the weld
6. Stray arching
Description: small hard spots, craters or rough features.
Causes: accidental
contact electrode or
welding torch with plate
surface remote from
weld.
Repair: grind smooth,
blast clean or use other
appropriate treatment to
ensure the surface is
sufficiently prepared for
adequate adhesion of the
protective coating.
7. Surface porosity
Description: pores visible at the surface of a weld
Causes: excessive
contamination from
grease, dampness or
atmospheric entrainment.
Occasionally caused by
excessive sculpture in
consumables or parent
metal.
Repair: all such porosities
must be appropriately
filled prior to application of
a protective coating
system.
8. Undercut
Description: undercut cavity which result from washing away of the edge
preparation when molten.
Causes: poor welding
technique and/or
unbalanced welding
condition
Repairs: all such undercut
must be appropriately
prepared, re-welded or filled
prior to application of the
coating system.