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Slow
Fillet Weld Electode Extensions (Stickout)
Electrode Extensions (Stickout)
Gun Angles And Weld Bead Profiles
10
°
10
°
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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.
.
Weld bead shape depends on
gun angle, direction of travel,
electrode extension (stick-
out), travel speed, thickness
of base metal, wire feed
speed (weld current), and
voltage.
9-5.
Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
Gun Travel Speed