SECTION 6 − WELDING METHODS & TROUBLESHOOTING
A. Welding Methods
6-1. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
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Cradle gun and rest hand on workpiece. Place tip of wire on seam before lowering hel-
met and pressing trigger. Welding wire is not energized until gun trigger is pressed.
Wire Extension (Stickout)
1/4 − 1/2 in (6 − 13 mm)
GROOVE WELDS
90
90
End View Of Work Angle
FILLET WELDS
45
45
End View Of Work Angle
0 -15
Side View Of Gun Angle
0 -15
Side View Of Gun Angle
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