11-5. Positioning Electrode Holder
10°-30°
90°90°
End View of Work Angle | Side View of Electrode Angle |
GROOVE WELDS | |
45° | |
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45° |
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End View of Work Angle | Side View of Electrode Angle |
FILLET WELDS |
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
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2 3 4
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11-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
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2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1Fine Spatter
2Uniform Bead
3Moderate Crater During Welding
Weld a new bead or layer for each 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thickness in metals being welded.
4No Overlap
5Good Penetration into Base Metal