?Why do you need to be careful not to gouge the pipe bevel surface?

A. ?It makes it harder to align the pipe ends.
B. ?Deep gouges can be considered defects.
C. ?They can cause the electrode to become stuck if they are too deep.
D. ?Because the tack welds are harder to make if the gouges are too close to the root face.


Answer: B

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