Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape | Miller Electric M-10 Gun

8-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

NOTE

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.

	10°
	Push	10°
		10°
Perpendicular		Drag

GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES

Short	Normal	Long
	ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

ShortNormalLong

FILLET WELD ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)

Slow	Normal	Fast
	GUN TRAVEL SPEED	S-0634
		S-0634

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Contents

Processes OM-1330220 237HDescription File MIG Gmaw From Miller to You Table of Contents − Parts List Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can kill Welding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or kill California Proposition 65 Warnings About Pacemakers Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Indique un message de sécurité particulier UNE Décharge Électrique peut entraîner la mortLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux Incendie ou une explosion LE Soudage peut provoquer unDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO’EMPLOI Excessif peut SUR DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures En ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sécurité Specifications Symbols And DefinitionsGeneral Specifications 115 VAC Overheating Duty Cycle And Overheating Definition Volt-Ampere CurvesMIG Welding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating Installing Work Clamp Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Setting Gun Polarity For Wire Type Installing Welding Gun Rear Panel Installing Gas Supply Installing 1 Or 2 lb Wire Spool Installing MIG Wire Spool and Adjusting Hub Tension Connecting 1-Phase Input Power For 230 VAC Extension Cord Data Electrical Service Guide For 230 VACHz Single Phase Do not move or operate unit where it could tip Selecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Scale Threading Welding Wire Operation Installing Diverter Valve And Switch For Optional Spool GunTurn Off unit, and disconnect input power End of hose Connecting An Optional Spool Gun Controls − Operation OM-1330 Weld Parameter Chart 220 493-A Months Routine MaintenanceSupplementary Protector CB1 Turn Off power Changing Drive Roll and Wire Inlet GuideUnit Overload Replacing Gun Contact Tip Removing Knob From Front Panel Aligning Drive Rolls and Wire Guide To Reassemble Gun Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerDisconnect gun from unit Disconnect gun first Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Welding Trouble Remedy Troubleshooting − Electrical Diagram 220 197-E Typical MIG Process Connections − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Wire Recommendation Wire Speed Typical MIG Process Control SettingsSelect Wire Size Select Voltage Holding And Positioning Welding Gun Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Gun Movement During Welding Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Troubleshooting − Porosity Troubleshooting − Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Wire does not feed Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding EquipmentCommon MIG Shielding Gases Application Welding arc not stable Wire slipping in drive rolls − Parts List CABLE,POWER 12 FT 5 in 12GA 4C Soow W/SPL Plug Baffle, Center w/Components Baffle, Center w/Components -1Item Panel, Rear w/Components Panel, Front w/Components 204857 See Section Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits M-10 Gun 207 Optional Spoolmate Spool Gun Switch Drive Roll And Wire Guide KitsPage Page Support Service Miller Electric Mfg. Co Owner’s Record