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What does the term Undercut mean in welding?

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Undercutting is a defect that appearsas a groove in the parent metal directly a;ong the edges of the weld it is most common in lap fillet welds, but can also be encountered in fillet and butt joints. This type of defect is most commonly caused by improper welding parameters, particularly the travel speed and arc voltage

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