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2.3 Types of weld bead
The following paragraphs discuss the most commonly used arc welding beads.
The stringer bead is formed by traveling with the electrode in a straight line while
keeping it centered over the weld joint.
The weave bead is used when you want to deposit metal over a wider space than
would be possible with a stringer bead. It is made by weaving from side to side while
moving with the electrode. It is best to hesitate momentarily at each side before
weaving back the other way to improve penetraon.
2.4 Welding posion
Flat posion is the easiest of the welding posions and is most commonly used. It is
best if you can weld in the at posion if at all possible as good results are easier to
achieve.
The horizontal posion is performed very much the same as the at weld except that
the angle is dierent such that the electrode, and therefore the arc force, is directed
more toward the metal above the weld joint. This more direct angle helps prevent the
weld puddle from running downward while sll allowing slow enough travel speed to
achieve good penetraon. A good starng point for your electrode angle is about 30
degrees DOWN from being perpendicular to the work piece.
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