4. conditions that affect weld bead shape – Hobart Welding Products Handler 125 EZ User Manual
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8-4.
Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
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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.
Slow
FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES
10
°
10
°
GUN TRAVEL SPEED
S-0634
Push
Perpendicular
Drag or Pull
Short
Normal
Long
Short
Normal
Long
Normal
Fast
Electrode directed
ahead of bead
Electrode pointed
back into bead
Direction Of Welding
.
The Drag or Pull technique is generally recommended when welding with flux-cored tubular wire.
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