DZUL HAKIM BIN ZAHIR

2016718679
EMD5M2A
Discussion

At the end of the welding process, the base metal with straight weld bead is form by using Gas
Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. The main objectives of this practical is to understand
the defect and quality of welding bead due to changes in welding such as voltage (V), current
(A), and welding speed (m/min). All the apparatus of welding process were prepared.

Based on the welding result that had successfully done, there are several weld defects
that can be observe. Spatter is one of the defects that can be clearly seen. The possible causes
are incorrect welding parameter, incorrect welding polarity, poor quality filler material, and
shielding gas coverage and type. In order to avoid these type of defects, the welding parameters,
change polarity, and change coverage and type should be altered as a manipulated variable.

Besides, less fusion in during the welding is also another type of defects. The casuses
is that when welding vertical down and asymmetrical aiming of arc. It can be seen at the upper
of weld bead. Basically, suitable power and a constant rate of speed will be very helpful in
order to avoid these type of defect.

The others defect that can been seen on the weld bead is excessive weld metal. This is
because of too much filler metal in relation to the weld welding speed, and electrode diameter
too large. From what have been mention, welding speed should be maintain at constant rate in
order to improve the finishing and welding appearance. The steps can be taken to improve the
defect are increase travel speed or reduce the amount of filler metal during welding. Before
start the welding process selects and identifies the proper electrode diameter that suit for the
material that what to be weld.
Conclusion

To conclude all of the welding that has been done, basic knowledge of welding is needed.
Especially to know what type of defects that will occur during the welding process. By knowing
these, we can avoid unwanted defects that might occur. Eventhough knowledge of welding is
just a type of theoretical process, for a new welder or an inexperience welder, the welding
defects will surely occur. So, the only solution is that welding practise is needed in order to
produce a well end finished welding product.