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8.3 Welding position
FLAT POSITION is 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.
HORIZONTAL POSITION is performed very similarly to 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.
OVERHEAD POSITION is the most difficult welding position. Angle A (see HOLDING THE TORCH)
should be maintained at 60 degrees. Maintaining this angle will reduce the chances of molten metal