9-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
.Weld bead shape depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode extension (stickout), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed (weld current), and voltage.
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Perpendicular | Drag |
GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES
Short | Normal | Long |
ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
Short | Normal | Long |
FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
Slow | Normal | Fast |
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