Miller Electric BLUE STAR 145 DX User Manual page 44

12-5. Positioning Electrode Holder
12-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
12-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
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90 90
End View of Work Angle
GROOVE WELDS
45
45
End View of Work Angle
FILLET WELDS
2
2
10 -30
Side View of Electrode Angle
10 -30
Side View of Electrode Angle
1
4
3
1
3 4 5
1 Large Spatter Deposits
2 Rough, Uneven Bead
3 Slight Crater During Welding
4 Bad Overlap
5 Poor Penetration
5
1 Fine Spatter
2 Uniform Bead
3 Moderate Crater During
Welding
Weld a new bead or layer for each
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thickness in metals
being welded.
4 No Overlap
5 Good Penetration into Base
Metal
S-0060
S-0053-A
S-0052-B