Removal of weld metal and base metal from the opposite side of a welded joint to ensure complete penetration upon welding from which side is called?

back gouging

Removal of weld metal and base metal from the opposite side of a welded joint to ensure complete penetration upon welding from which side is called BACK GOUGING

The method is called back gouging which is used to increase the penetration of weld metal and also it is one of the precational measure to avoid the formation of crack.

BACK GOUGING IS THE PROCESS OF REMOVAL OF WELD METAL FROM THE BASE METAL

 

 

The process is called Back Gouging, employed to ensure good penetration