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Weld analysis — Jun 10, 2026
Educational visual feedback on a sample practice weld.
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Overall practice band
ProficientLevel 4 of 5AI summary
This GMAW practice weld appears to show a couple of areas worth attention, alongside real strengths. Edge appearance in places could be consistent with lack-of-fusion indicators; this cannot be confirmed visually. 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.
In the real app, this exact format is generated from a photo of your weld — and you can save it, send it to an instructor, and add the drill to a practice plan.
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Submission details
- Process
- GMAW (MIG)
- Material
- Carbon steel
- Thickness
- 16 ga
- Joint type
- Edge joint
- Position
- 2F — Horizontal fillet
- Filler metal
- ER70S-6
- Shielding gas
- 75/25 Ar/CO₂
- Voltage
- 17 V
- Wire feed speed
- 220
- Travel speed
- 14 in/min
- Polarity
- DCEP (reverse)
- Passes
- 1
- Preheat
- None
- Practice objective
- Heat control on thin sheet without burn-through.
- Notes
- Short-circuit transfer on sheet metal; trying not to blow through the edge.
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. Changes are measured against your previous comparable weld from Jun 3, 2026.
- ConsistentLevel 3 of 5
Bead consistency
Steady - ProficientLevel 4 of 5
Profile control
Up 1 band - ConsistentLevel 3 of 5
Toe transition
Up 1 band - ProficientLevel 4 of 5
Start & stop control
Steady - ProficientLevel 4 of 5
Surface cleanliness
Steady - ProficientLevel 4 of 5
Visual uniformity
Up 1 band - ProficientLevel 4 of 5
Practice-objective alignment
SteadyBased 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.
What shaped the confidence level
- Welding details were provided, which sharpens interpretation.
- The photo is clear and well lit.
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.
Confirm ventilation is pulling fumes away from your hood before continuing practice.
What looks good
Strengths visible in this photo — keep building on them.
- The work area and plate look properly prepared.
- The stop shows attention to filling the crater.
- Toe wetting looks decent along most of the length.
Priority improvements
Work these in order — each one builds on the last.
Why it matters
Edge appearance in places could be consistent with lack-of-fusion indicators; this cannot be confirmed visually.
How to practice it
Build baseline arc control and consistency.
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 lack-of-fusion indicators
PossibleSignificantLocation: toward the stop
Edge appearance in places could be consistent with lack-of-fusion indicators; this cannot be confirmed visually.
Possible cold lap
UncertainModerateLocation: near the start
The bead edge appears to sit on top of the plate in places, which may indicate cold lap from insufficient heat.
Suggested practice drill
Stringer-bead pads
Build baseline arc control and consistency. Fill a 4×6 in plate with parallel stringer beads, each overlapping the previous by one-third. Focus on a steady arc length and even travel. Photograph the pad and compare ripple consistency to your last 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 17 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 220 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
- Jun 10, 2026, 7:25 PM
- Completed
- Jun 10, 2026, 7:25 PM
Analysis ID: preview-9