Welding Positions - MasterCraft MIG 180 Instruction Manual

Types of welding beads:
Stringer bead
fig 2R
• The stringer bead is formed by
the torch travelling in a straight line
while keeping the wire and nozzle
centered over the weld joint

Welding positions

1. Flat position: This position is the easiest
and most commonly used position. It is
best to weld in the flat position to
achieve good results
2. Horizontal position: This position prevents
the weld puddle from running downward
while allowing slow enough travel speed.
For this position, angle B should be about
(fig 2U)
30 degrees
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Weave bead
fig 2S
• The weave bead is made by weaving the
wire from side to side while moving with
(fig 2S)
the torch .
fig 2T
fig 2U
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