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13-5. 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
°
13-6. 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
5
4
2
3
1
13-7. 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
1
5
2
3
4
