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

7-5. Weld Bead Characteristics

Poor Weld Bead
Good Weld Bead

7-6. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

Electrode Angle
Angle Too Small
Arc Length
Too Short
Travel Speed
Slow
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1 Large Spatter Deposits
2 Rough, Uneven Bead
3 Slight Crater During Welding
4 Bad Overlap
5 Poor Penetration
S-0053-A
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
Ref. S-0052-B
Angle Too Large
Spatter
Too Long
Fast
S-0061