7-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
NOTE
5
90
End View Of Work Angle
45
End View Of Work Angle
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Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and
pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm) past end of nozzle,
and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam.
1
4
°
°
90
GROOVE WELDS
°
45
°
FILLET WELDS
3
2
°
°
0
-15
Side View Of Gun Angle
°
°
0
-15
Side View Of Gun Angle
1
Hold Gun and Control Gun
Trigger
2
Workpiece
3
Work Clamp
4
Electrode Extension
(Stickout) 1/4 to 1/2 in (6 To
13 mm)
5
Cradle Gun and Rest Hand
on Workpiece
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