Weld Bead Characteristics; Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape - Hobart Welding Products STICKMATE LX Owner's Manual

8-5. Weld Bead Characteristics

Poor Weld Bead
Good Weld Bead

8-6. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

Electrode Angle
Angle Too Small
Arc Length
Too Short
Travel Speed
Slow
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1
2
3
1
2
3
Correct Angle
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10 30
Drag
Normal
Normal
1
2
3
4
5
4
5
1
2
3
Weld a new bead or layer for each
1/8 in (3.2 mm) thickness in metals
being welded.
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4
4
5
Too Long
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
Ref. S-0052-B
Angle Too Large
Spatter
Fast
S-0061