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13-3. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
Gun Angles and Weld Bead Profiles
Contact Tip To Work Distance (Stickout)
4 5 6
4 5 6
10°
10°
7 8 9
1
2 3
Fillet Weld Contact Tip To Work Distance (Stickout)
Travel Speed
4 5 6
4 5 6
10°
10°
7 8 9
1
2 3
F
Weld bead shape depends on gun an-
gle, direction of travel, contact to work
distance (stickout), travel speed, thick-
ness of base metal, wire feed speed
(weld current), and voltage.
1 Push
2 Perpendicular
3 Drag
4 Short
5 Normal
6 Long
7 Slow
8 Normal
9 Fast