Welding Guide - The Garage Guy's Guide To Welding
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As seen from the welder's perspective, this 10-degree gun angle is the proper setup for a horizontal lap weld with a push technique. Pushing usually produces lower penetration and a wider, flatter bead because the arc force is directed away from the weld puddle. Not only is this technique optimal for viewing the weld joint, it also ensures good gas coverage and is great for welding on thin materials to avoid burnthrough. View Related Article
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