Slow travel
WRONG
Slag
Fused metal | Plate |
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Fast Travel
RIGHT
Electrode coating
touches plate lightly
Slag
Fused metal | Plate |
1/8" root gap between electrode coating and plate
60 to 80°
Travel fast, but not too fast for good slag coverage. Stay about 1/4” to 3/8” ahead of the molten slag. If travel speed is too slow, a small ball of molten slag may form and roll ahead of the arc causing erratic bead shape, spatter, and poor penetration.
Deep Groove Groove Welds – To hold the large pool of molten weld metal from Jetweld electrodes, either a weld backing plate or a root pass made with deep penetrating electrode (usually E6010 or E6011) is required. Deposit Jetweld beads with a stringer technique or a slight weave to obtain fusion to both plates. Split weave welds are better than a wide weave near the top of deep grooves. Size the second to last layer so the last layer will not exceed a 1/16” buildup.