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Types of welding beads
Weld bead formation
The formation of weld bead depends on the welding speed and arc conditions.
Faster weld speed:
• The bead will be thin and weak
(fig n).
• The ridges in the weld are long and
triangular.
Slower weld speed:
• The bead will be wide and tall
(fig o)
.
• This results in the occurrence of cold
joints and slag inclusions.
Stringer bead Weave bead
• The stringer bead is formed by
travelling with the electrode in a straight
line while keeping it centered over the
weld joint
(fig l)
.
• The weave bead is made by weaving from
side to side with the electrode. It can be
used when needed to weld the metal over
a wider space
(fig m)
.
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