Basic welding fabricator 211i – Tweco 211i Fabricator User Manual
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BASIC WELDING
FABRICATOR 211i
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BASIC WELDING
Art # A-07687
Figure 4-11: Flat Position, Down Hand Butt Weld
Art # A-07688
Figure 4-12: Flat Position, Gravity Fillet Weld
Art # A-07689
Figure 4-13: Horizontal Position, Butt Weld
Art # A-07690
Figure 4-14: Horizontal-Vertical (HV) Position
Art A-07691
Figure 4-15: Vertical Position, Butt Weld
Art # A-07692
Figure 4-16: Vertical Position, Fillet Weld
Art# A-07693
Figure 4-17: Overhead Position, Butt Weld
Art # A-07694
Figure 4-18: Overhead Position, Fillet Weld
Joint Preparations
In many cases, it will be possible to weld steel sections
without any special preparation. For heavier sections and
for repair work on castings, etc., it will be necessary to
cut or grind an angle between the pieces being joined
to ensure proper penetration of the weld metal and to
produce sound joints.
In general, surfaces being welded should be clean and free
of rust, scale, dirt, grease, etc. Slag should be removed
from oxy-cut surfaces. Typical joint designs are shown
in Figure 4-19.