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12-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
Gun Angles and Weld Bead Profiles
2
2
2
2
Electrode Extensions (Stickout)
4
4
4
4
Fillet Weld Electrode Extensions (Stickout)
4
4
4
Gun Travel Speed
4
7
7
7
7
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10
1
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10
1
1
10
1
10
3
10
3
3
3
5
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5
5
5
6
5
6
5
6
5
6
8
9
8
9
8
9
8
9
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1 Push
2 Perpendicular
3 Drag
4 Short
5 Normal
6 Long
7 Slow
8 Normal
9 Fast
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6
6
6
Weld bead shape depends on gun an-
gle, direction of travel, electrode exten-
sion (stickout), travel speed, thickness
of base metal, wire feed speed (weld
current), and voltage.
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