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. Normally, a single stringer
bead is satisfactory for most
narrow groove weld joints;
however, for wide groove weld
joints or bridging across gaps,
a weave bead or multiple
stringer beads works better.
1 Stringer Bead − Steady
Movement Along Seam
2 Weave Bead − Side To Side
Movement Along Seam
3 Weave Patterns
Use weave patterns to cover a wide
area in one pass of the electrode.
S-0054-A
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1 2
12-5. Gun Movement During Welding
12-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
1 Large Spatter Deposits
2 Rough, Uneven Bead
3 Slight Crater During Welding
4 Bad Overlap
5 Poor Penetration
5
4
2
3
1
S-0053-A
12-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
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
S-0052-B
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3
1
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