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5/13/2025, 1:19:11 AM
>>2916546
You've still got lack of fusion and slag entrapment as major discontinuities.
Since you told us that you're welding with 6013, that's understandable since they are dogshit rods. The arc is too soft with rutile rods and it's hard to see the puddle while you're welding. Maybe try to angle the plates slightly (like 5 degrees) and weld a little bit uphill. That might control the slag to some extent. Better yet, try a 6010/6011 or 7018. 6010/6011 have a strong arc and light slag and will freeze quickly. A 7018 is harder to arc for beginners, but you can clearly see the molten puddle as you weld and it will produce a better looking weld.
You've still got lack of fusion and slag entrapment as major discontinuities.
Since you told us that you're welding with 6013, that's understandable since they are dogshit rods. The arc is too soft with rutile rods and it's hard to see the puddle while you're welding. Maybe try to angle the plates slightly (like 5 degrees) and weld a little bit uphill. That might control the slag to some extent. Better yet, try a 6010/6011 or 7018. 6010/6011 have a strong arc and light slag and will freeze quickly. A 7018 is harder to arc for beginners, but you can clearly see the molten puddle as you weld and it will produce a better looking weld.
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