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Weld analysis — May 29, 2026

Educational visual feedback on a sample practice weld.

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CompletedSample dataModerate confidenceSubmitted May 29, 2026, 8:15 PM

Overall practice band

ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

AI summary

This GMAW practice weld appears to show a couple of areas worth attention, alongside real strengths. Small surface voids appear visible along the bead, which may indicate porosity from gas coverage or surface contamination. Overall consistency looks reasonably steady. Focus on the priority improvement below, run the suggested drill, and submit a comparable weld to measure the change. Remember: surface appearance cannot confirm what is happening inside the joint.

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Submission details

Process
GMAW (MIG)
Material
Carbon steel
Thickness
1/8 in
Joint type
Lap joint
Position
1F — Flat fillet
Filler metal
ER70S-6
Shielding gas
75/25 Ar/CO₂
Voltage
19 V
Wire feed speed
280
Travel speed
12 in/min
Polarity
DCEP (reverse)
Passes
1
Preheat
None
Practice objective
Consistent ripple spacing on thin material.
Notes
Settings from the chart on the machine door; gun angle drifted near the stop.

Logged settings

Thin-gauge laps on the door-chart settings

Logged May 29, 2026
GMAW (MIG)Lap joint1F
Machine settings
19 V · 280 ipm · DCEP
Preheat
None
How it went
Chart settings ran hot for this fit-up — ripple washed out near the stop. Try 18 V / 260 ipm next time and watch the gun angle in the last two inches.
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AI observations

Educational guidance only

AI-assisted visual feedback is educational guidance only and is not always accurate. A photograph cannot confirm code compliance, structural integrity, internal fusion, penetration, or test results, and it is no substitute for hands-on inspection. Have a qualified instructor or inspector evaluate any weld that matters.

Practice Score

ArcForge educational metrics — not inspection scores.

  • Bead consistency

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Profile control

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Toe transition

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Start & stop control

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Surface cleanliness

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Visual uniformity

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Practice-objective alignment

    ProficientLevel 4 of 5

    Based on how the visible result relates to your stated objective.

Photo quality & limits

Feedback quality depends on what the camera captured. Anything below the surface is outside what a photo can show.

Image rating:Fair

Photo issues noticed

  • A closer crop would show toe detail better.

What shaped the confidence level

  • Welding details were provided, which sharpens interpretation.
  • Image quality is adequate but not ideal.

What this review cannot tell you

  • Internal soundness, fusion, and penetration can never be judged from a photograph.
  • Lighting and angle can hide or exaggerate surface conditions.
  • This educational feedback is not an inspection and does not assess code acceptance.

What looks good

Strengths visible in this photo — keep building on them.

  • The work area and plate look properly prepared.
  • Width control improves visibly over the length of the bead — a good sign your correction mid-weld is working.
  • Ripple spacing is developing a consistent rhythm.

Priority improvements

Work these in order — each one builds on the last.

Why it matters

Small surface voids appear visible along the bead, which may indicate porosity from gas coverage or surface contamination.

How to practice it

Eliminate porosity caused by coverage or contamination.

Possible concerns

Visual indications only — a photo cannot confirm whether a discontinuity is actually present or how deep it goes. Where your instructor weighed in, their call is labeled and takes priority over the AI.

  • Possible porosity

    Appears presentSignificant

    Location: mid-bead

    Small surface voids appear visible along the bead, which may indicate porosity from gas coverage or surface contamination.

  • Possible lack-of-fusion indicators

    UncertainMinor

    Location: near the start

    Edge appearance in places could be consistent with lack-of-fusion indicators; this cannot be confirmed visually.

Suggested practice drill

Gas-coverage check routine

Eliminate porosity caused by coverage or contamination. Before each of five practice beads: clean the plate to bright metal, check gas flow at the regulator, verify nozzle condition, and confirm work-area drafts are blocked. Run the beads and compare surface porosity to your previous session.

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Technique & equipment

Technique suggestions

  • Keep your arc length equal to about the electrode/wire diameter and check it whenever the sound changes.
  • Set a rhythm: count your progress in plate-widths to keep travel speed even.
  • Do a dry run along the joint before striking to confirm you can reach the full length comfortably.

Equipment considerations

  • At 19 V, watch how the arc sounds — a harsh crackle may mean voltage is low for this wire-feed speed.
  • Bracket wire-feed speed ±10% around 280 ipm to find the smoothest transfer for this setup.

System

Processing record

Status
Completed
Provider
mock
Model
arcforge-mock-1
Prompt version
v1
Schema version
v1
Attempts
1
Submitted
May 29, 2026, 8:15 PM
Completed
May 29, 2026, 8:15 PM

Analysis ID: preview-2