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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.