Use and Care Manual

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Max. 20°
MAKING VERTICAL UP WELDS
Use 5/64” (2.0mm) size and less.
NR-202 NR-203M
NR-203MP NR-203 Nickel (1%)
NR-211-MP NR-212
NR-232 NR-233
Smaller sizes, 5/64" and less are recommended for all position
welding.
When welding out-of-position, don’t whip, break the arc, move out
of the puddle or move too fast in any direction. Use WFS in the low
portion of the range. General techniques are illustrated below.
Experience will show how much hesitation and upward step is
required for high quality welds.
Generally, keep the wire nearly perpendicular to the joint as
illustrated. The maximum angle above perpendicular may be
required if porosity becomes a problem.
Groove Welds
1. Make a distinct hesitation at the outer edges of bevel.
2. Minimize each upward step. Do not step up at the edges.
Come straight out from the hesitation point and move up
across the weld.
WELDING TECHNIQUES