Since the welding industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and emerging methodologies, even the most experienced master welder needs to look up information regarding welding practices from time to time. If you are just starting your welding career and learning about welding, you made the right choice to research the most common welding mistakes.



THE MOST COMMON BEGINNER MISTAKES:

1. Not Welding Safely
Safety is always the highest priority on a welding job site – a worker can always repair a piece of equipment or grind out a weld and re-weld a joint. But a personal injury can be permanent. Hazards in welding can include burns, arc burns, hearing loss, dismemberment, and loss of eyesight. All of these hazards are taken very seriously in the industry. Which is why there are plenty of product offerings to choose from in the personal safety category.

2. Not Using the Correct Welding Process
Whether you are a seasoned professional who works in a fabrication shop or as an HVAC technician, or if you are simply a beginner who is starting to explore different metal joining technologies, at some point we all have become curious about the different kind of metal joining technologies. One mistake which beginner welders make is using an incorrect welding process. In certain instances, it is challenging to determine which welding process to choose. One of the more common mistakes with beginner welders is not knowing which process to use. There are volumes of information regarding the differences between different welding processes.

3. Not Becoming Comfortable During the Weld
A common mistake with beginner welders happens when they strike an arc to begin their weld. They may tense up in the beginning. This happens when trying too hard to concentrate on the bead. Their welds then turn out unsatisfactory afterward. This can be challenging to master. The welder must first recognize how comfortable or uncomfortable he or she may be. But being comfortable during your weld is very important in order to achieve high-quality welds. Being able to relax allows you to better focus on things like your weld puddle, your filler dipping technique, or on your heat affected zone.

4. Not Preparing the Base Material Well Enough
Probably the most common mistake which beginner welders make is not preparing the base material well enough prior to starting the weld. Preparing your material prior to welding is always very important to do correctly. Ferrous metals such as cold-rolled steel do not require significant cleaning, but aluminum materials require thorough cleaning.

5. Giving Up After Welding Failures
You have probably heard this throughout your life, but don’t give up! Welding is quite difficult to get just right. And beginner welders are going to make lots of mistakes just starting out. The way to mitigate this issue is through practice. This might be as obvious as it sounds, but in the case of welding, it is extremely true. Welding aluminum and welding in general is no less than an art form. There are numerous conditions which you must be aware of while you are under your helmet, welding. Experience and skill will tell you how to fix many of these issues on the fly.

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