Craftsman 30084N Operation Manual - Page 27
Gun Movement During Welding, Poor Weld Bead Characteristics, Good Weld Bead Characteristics
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6-5. Gun Movement During Welding NOTE Normally, a single stringer bead is satisfactory for most narrow groove weld joints; however, for wide groove weld joints or bridging across gaps, a weave bead or multiple stringer beads works better. 1 2 3 1 Stringer Bead - Steady Movement Along Seam 2 Weave Bead - Side To Side Movement Along Seam 3 Weave Patterns Use weave patterns to cover a wide area in one pass of the electrode. 6-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics 1 2 34 5 6-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics 1 2 34 5 S-0054-A 1 Large Spatter Deposits 2 Rough, Uneven Bead 3 Slight Crater During Welding 4 Bad Overlap 5 Poor Penetration S-0053-A 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 S-0052-B OM-194 199 Page 24