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OM-925 Page 33
9-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
Weld bead shape depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode extension
(stickout), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed (weld current),
and voltage.
NOTE
Slow
FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
ELECTRODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT)
GUN ANGLES AND WELD BEAD PROFILES
10°
10°
GUN TRAVEL SPEED
S-0634
Push
Perpendicular
Drag
Short Normal Long
Short Normal Long
Normal Fast