Why Are My Welds Full Of Holes? Welding Porosity 101

Porosity can ruin a weld’s strength and appearance, but what causes it, and how can you avoid it!
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Time Codes
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Types Of Welding Porosity
02:44 Setting Up The Everlast Hurricane 220
04:06 MIG Welding With No Shielding Gas
04:54 What Is The Minimum CFH Needed To Avoid Porosity
06:48 Finding Porosity Under A Weld
10:01 What To Check If You Are Getting Porosity With MIG Welding
12:28 What Causes Porosity With Stick Welding?
14:43 Stick Welding Over Oil Or Paint
17:01 Flux Core Wire Going Bad
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