8-5. Weld Bead Characteristics

Poor Weld Bead

 

 

1

Large Spatter Deposits

 

 

 

2

Rough, Uneven Bead

 

 

 

3

Slight Crater During Welding

1

 

 

4

Bad Overlap

2

3

4

5

Poor Penetration

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-0053-A

 

 

 

 

1

Fine Spatter

 

 

 

 

2

Uniform Bead

Good Weld Bead

 

 

 

3

Moderate Crater During

 

 

 

 

 

Welding

 

 

 

 

Weld a new bead or layer for each

 

 

 

 

1/8 in (3.2 mm) thickness in metals

1

 

 

5

being welded.

 

 

4

No Overlap

 

 

 

 

2

3

4

 

5

Good Penetration Into Base

 

 

 

 

 

Metal

Ref. S-0052-B

8-6. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

Electrode Angle

 

 

Angle Too Small

Correct Angle

Angle Too Large

 

10° - 30°

 

 

Drag

 

Arc Length

Spatter

Too Short

Normal

Too Long

Travel Speed

Slow

Normal

Fast

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OM-950 specifications

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