Best 6 Tips for Welders in SMAW - GMAW All circled tips are CWB REQUIREMENTS

Best 6 Tips for Welders in SMAW - GMAW BY: Nickolas Peddle

All circled tips are CWB REQUIREMENTS

Tip #1 Combination of efforts - Do not focus on the arc but rather focus on where the "weld pool" moves towards.

Tip #2 When changing speed or hand position (angle) you must remember that speed is what determines penetration. This Tip is CIRCLED as important to gain weld consistency and penetration.

Tip #3 Follow it at a consistent speed. Do not change position angle unless required. CIRCLED as important to gain stability with practice.

Tip #4 While producing a "Weld", create small continuous movements such forming a weld pattern called a waive or stich this to fill in the cap layer of a weld.

Tip #5 Never use a weld pattern while laying the root pass, CIRCLED due to the first pass requiring the most consistent penetration, without flaws.

Tip #6 You must remind yourself. In order to create a "CWB Qualified weld" you must not have inconsistent quality, so you must be patient and focused.

The Experts in this picture were mentors to myself at Gerdau, their identity is kept private.