9-5.
Gun Movement During Welding
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9-6.
Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
9-7.
Good Weld Bead Characteristics
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Use weave patterns to cover a wide
area in one pass of the electrode.
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Weld a new bead or layer for each
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thickness in metals
being welded.
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Normally, a single stringer
bead is satisfactory for most
narrow groove weld joints;
however, for wide groove weld
joints or bridging across gaps,
a weave bead or multiple
stringer beads works better.
Stringer Bead − Steady
Movement Along Seam
Weave Bead − Side To Side
Movement Along Seam
Weave Patterns
S-0054-A
Large Spatter Deposits
Rough, Uneven Bead
Slight Crater During Welding
Bad Overlap
Poor Penetration
S-0053-A
Fine Spatter
Uniform Bead
Moderate Crater During
Welding
No Overlap
Good Penetration into Base
Metal
S-0052-B
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