Hobart Welding Products CHAMP 2060 Positioning Electrode Holder, Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

11-5. Positioning Electrode Holder

10°-30°

90°90°

End View of Work Angle	Side View of Electrode Angle
GROOVE WELDS
45°	10°-30°
45°
End View of Work Angle	Side View of Electrode Angle
FILLET WELDS	S-0060

11-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

1 Large Spatter Deposits

2 Rough, Uneven Bead

3 Slight Crater During Welding

4 Bad Overlap

5 Poor Penetration

1

2 3 4

5 S-0053-A

11-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics

1 Fine Spatter

2 Uniform Bead

3 Moderate Crater During

Welding

Weld a new bead or layer for each 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thickness in metals being welded.

	1		4	No Overlap
			5	Good Penetration into Base
				Metal
2	3	4	5

S-0052-B

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