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11-5. Positioning Electrode Holder
S-0060
90° 90°
10°-30°
45°
45°
GROOVE WELDS
FILLET WELDS
End View of Work Angle Side View of Electrode Angle
End View of Work Angle Side View of Electrode Angle
10°-30°
11-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
S-0053-A
1 Large Spatter Deposits
2 Rough, Uneven Bead
3 Slight Crater During Welding
4 Bad Overlap
5 Poor Penetration
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11-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
S-0052-B
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
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