Specifications

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3.4 Welding Techniques
Welding techniques
A = Torch travel angle – forehand technique
– push angle 10–20° (to the vertical)
B = Work angle: 90°
C = Filler metal feed angle: 10–20°
D = Arc length: 1–1.5 x electrode diameter
Flat position (1G) Vertical position (3G)
Upwards progression
Horizontal position (2G)
Torch and filler metal manual control guidelines
60–75°
15–30°
Nozzle
Direction of travel
Welding Rod
Shield gas
Vertical
Tungsten electrode
The suggested electrode and
welding rod angles for welding
a bead on plate. The same
angles are used when making
a butt weld. The torch is held
60–75° from the metal surface.
This is the same as holding the
torch 15–30° from the vertical.
Take special note that the rod
is in the shielding gas during
the welding process.