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OM-923 Page 29
8-4. 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 or Pull
Short Normal Long
Short Normal Long
Normal Fast
Electrode directed
ahead of bead
Electrode pointed
back into bead
Direction Of Welding
. The Drag or Pull technique is generally recommended when welding with flux-cored tubular wire.