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17 Causes of Porous TIG Welds and How to Prevent Them

05/08/202112/12/2019 by Alexander Berk

Porosity can be a problem in any kind of welding, but it is particularly a problem with TIG welds. This is because TIG welds are favored for work where the weld bead needs to be pretty, and TIG rods don’t contain flux that cleans the metal and fights porosity.  What are the causes of Porous … Read more

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