Cut to base metal

Cut along centre line of weld

Cut to weld metal and base metal

Don't cut to metal

Strength and ductility

Lack fusion

Slag inclusion

Slag inclusion

Without damaging the job

With damaging and with distraing

Nick break test

Free bend test

Electrode consumed

Electrode of weld metal

Efficiency of machines

Efficiency of weld meter

Power cost

Labour cost

Finishing cost

Over head cost