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The centerline crack show on this fillet weld is the result of. low melting point material segregation (or segregation weld. cracking). Crater cracking occurs when the welding operator stops welding prior to finishing a pass on a weld joint, leaving a wide, thin depression at the end.
One of the primary objectives of any weld fabrication is to prevent weld defects, especially cracks. Cracks are the most severe of all weld defects and are unacceptable in most circumstances. Rework robs the company of precious time and material (that is, money), so prevention is the primary concern.