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3-14. Welding Horizontal Beads And Butt Joints
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When welding horizontally,
gravity may distort the mol-
ten metal.
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This technique is not
suitable for all electrodes.
1
Electrode
2
Backing Strip
Bevel edges if warranted by ma-
terial thickness (see Section
3-11). Tack weld a backing strip
to the plates to make the first
weld pass (root pass) easier.
804 260
30
°
Direction Of
Welding
45
°
90
°
2
Direction Of
Welding
Tilt Electrode 15
°
In
Direction Of Travel
Make First Weld Pass (Root Pass).
Make Second Weld Pass.
Completed Weld.
Make Third Weld Pass.
Bevel Material If Necessary (See Section 3-11).
Single Pass Horizontal
Butt Joint Weld Or First
Pass Of Multi-Layer Deposit
Single Pass Bead Weld
Direction Of Welding
Tilt Electrode 15
°
Toward Direction
Of Welding.
15
°
90
°
90
°
1
30
°
30
°
Direction Of
Welding
