15-4. Gun Movement During Welding
.Normally, a single stringer bead is satisfactory for most narrow groove weld joints; however, for wide groove weld joints or bridging across gaps, a weave bead or multiple stringer beads works better.
1Stringer Bead − Steady Movement Along Seam
1 | 2 | 2 | Weave Bead − Side To Side |
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| 5 | Poor Penetration |
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15-6. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
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| 1 | Fine Spatter |
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| 2 | Uniform Bead |
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| 4 | No Overlap |
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| 5 | Good Penetration into Base |
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