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The WEAVE BEAD is used when you want to deposit metal over a wider space than
would be possible with a stringer bead. It is made by weaving from side to side while
moving with the torch. It is best to hesitate momentarily at each side before weaving
back the other way. See the following illustration.
c. Welding Positions
The FLAT POSITION is the easiest of the welding positions and is most commonly
used. It is best if you can weld in the flat position, if at all possible, as good results are
easier to achieve in this position.
The HORIZONTAL POSITION is performed very much the same as the flat weld
except that angle B (see HOLDING THE TORCH) is such that the wire, directed more
toward the metal above the weld joint, is to help prevent the weld puddle from running
downward while still allowing slow enough travel speed. A good starting point for
angle B is about 30 degrees DOWN from being perpendicular to the work piece.
VERTICAL POSITION It is easier for many people to pull the torch from top to
bottom. It can be difficult to prevent the puddle from running downward. Pushing the
torch from bottom to top may provide better puddle control and allow slower rates of
travel speed to achieve deeper penetration. When vertical welding, angle B (see
HOLDING THE TORCH) is usually always kept at zero, but angle A will generally
range from 45 to 60 degrees to provide better puddle control.