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Weld analysis — May 16, 2026

Educational visual feedback on a sample practice weld.

History
CompletedSample dataModerate confidenceSubmitted May 16, 2026, 3:40 PM

Overall practice band

DevelopingLevel 2 of 5

AI summary

This GTAW practice weld appears to show a couple of areas worth attention, alongside real strengths. Bead surface texture may indicate the tungsten contacted the puddle. Overall consistency looks like it is still developing — normal at this stage. 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
GTAW (TIG)
Material
Stainless steel
Thickness
16 ga
Joint type
Butt joint
Position
1G — Flat groove
Electrode
2% lanthanated
Electrode diameter
3/32 in
Filler metal
ER308L
Shielding gas
100% argon
Amperage
85 A
Travel speed
4 in/min
Polarity
DCEN (straight)
Passes
1
Preheat
None
Practice objective
Even heat input and consistent color on stainless.
Notes
15 cfh flow with a gas lens. Color stayed light straw except near the stop.

Logged settings

This sample analysis isn’t linked to a weld log entry. In the real app, the wizard saves your submitted settings to the weld log by default — or links the session you already logged.

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

    DevelopingLevel 2 of 5

  • Profile control

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Toe transition

    DevelopingLevel 2 of 5

  • Start & stop control

    DevelopingLevel 2 of 5

  • Surface cleanliness

    ConsistentLevel 3 of 5

  • Visual uniformity

    DevelopingLevel 2 of 5

  • Practice-objective alignment

    DevelopingLevel 2 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

  • Lighting is slightly uneven.

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 overall bead profile is reasonable for this stage of practice.
  • Toe wetting looks decent along most of the length.
  • Ripple spacing is developing a consistent rhythm.

Priority improvements

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

Why it matters

Bead surface texture may indicate the tungsten contacted the puddle.

How to practice it

Complete a session with zero tungsten dips.

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 tungsten contamination

    PossibleModerate

    Location: mid-bead

    Bead surface texture may indicate the tungsten contacted the puddle.

  • Inconsistent bead width

    Appears presentMinor

    Location: toward the stop

    Bead width appears to vary noticeably along its length.

Suggested practice drill

Tungsten-discipline session

Complete a session with zero tungsten dips. Set up padding beads with filler. Lower amperage 10% from normal and prioritize hand stability and arc-length control. Any dip: stop, regrind, log it, continue. Goal is a full session with a clean tungsten.

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Related lessons & defect reading

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Technique & equipment

Technique suggestions

  • Do a dry run along the joint before striking to confirm you can reach the full length comfortably.
  • Brace your hand or forearm so travel comes from your whole arm, not your wrist.
  • Watch the back edge of the puddle rather than the arc itself.

Equipment considerations

  • Consider whether 85 A gives you puddle control within 2-3 seconds of arc start; adjust in small steps.

System

Processing record

Status
Completed
Provider
mock
Model
arcforge-mock-1
Prompt version
v1
Schema version
v1
Attempts
1
Submitted
May 16, 2026, 3:40 PM
Completed
May 16, 2026, 3:40 PM

Analysis ID: preview-4