6 BASIC WELDING GUIDE
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Figure 69: Reduction of distortion by
preheating
1Weld 2Preheat Figure 70: Examples of distortion
Dotted lines show the effect if no preheat is used. 1Weld
Figure 71: Welding sequence Figure 72: Step back sequence
Block sequence. The spaces between the welds are filled in when the welds are cool.
Figure 73: Chain intermittent welding Figure 74: Staggered intermittent welding