3 ways to guide the electrode when welding, which will be useful for both the master and the beginner

When performing welding, the most important role is played not only by the strength and reliability of the created seam, but also by its accuracy and dimensions. With the latter, serious problems often arise not only for beginners, but also for advanced masters. It will definitely not work to make the seam completely invisible. However, there are ways to significantly improve the aesthetic properties of the joint.

Method one - herringbone

We use the herringbone. / Photo: youtube.com.

The herringbone technique will allow in most cases to obtain the same seam along the entire length. Each movement in a zigzag will leave behind only a small wave of the influx of metal. You can cook almost anything in this way, including pipes and complex metal structures. The ignited electrode should be driven in zigzags without tearing it off the surface. After finishing the work, do not forget to remove the scale.

Method two - a pendulum

After implementing this method of welding, the seam will look like neat shards of the roof, superimposed on each other. Aesthetically, such a seam looks somewhat worse than the one described above, but it provides a better connection quality. This technique provides an incredibly strong and high-quality metal connection. Moreover, it is not at all complicated: the tip of the heated electrode is led by a crescent. Each time reaching a new edge, the electrode moves a little lower, after which a new semicircle is drawn and so on until the very end.

Method three - straight seam

On the one hand, this is the easiest way to form a seam. On the other hand, it is the most beautiful and not the worst welding method. An important advantage of this method is that the seam is narrow and high. It is strongly recommended to cook it only with a long electrode. No tip control is required. The only subtlety is the correct selection of the current strength of the instrument.

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