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Welding Guide

A common weld found while fabricating on trucks is the vertical down position seen here on mild steel. Vertical welding, both up and down, can be difficult. Since you are fighting gravity, consider reducing the voltage and amperage 10 to 15 percent from the settings for the same weld in the flat position.
Welding Guide - The Garage Guy's Guide To Welding

 A common weld found while fabricating on trucks is the vertical down position seen here on mild steel. Vertical welding, both up and down, can be difficult. Since you are fighting gravity, consider reducing the voltage and amperage 10 to 15 percent from the settings for the same weld in the flat position.  View Related Article

 

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