Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438E Positioning Electrode Holder, Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

13-4. Positioning Electrode Holder

1 End View Of Work Angle

2 Side View Of Electrode Angle

1

90°

10°-30° 2

90°

Groove Welds

1	45°	10°-30°	2
	45°

Fillet Welds

S-0060

13-5. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

2

1

1 Large Spatter Deposits

2 Rough, Uneven Bead

3 Slight Crater During Welding

4 Bad Overlap

5 Poor Penetration

4

3

5

S-0053-A

13-6. 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 met- als being welded.

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

1

S-0052-B

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