Out-Of-Position Welding

• Engineering
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Out-Of-Position Welding

Challenges of out-of-position welding

Out-of-position welding presents challenges as molten metal may spill out of the joint.

What do you already know about out-of-position welding?

Characteristics of electrodes for out-of-position welding

Fast-freezing deposit is necessary to prevent spillage out of the joint.

Economic and skill considerations for out-of-position welding

Out-of-position welding is slower, more costly, and requires greater operator skill.

Preference for downhand welding with High-Deposition electrodes

Downhand welding with High-Deposition electrodes is preferred whenever possible.

Definition List

Out-of-position welding: Welding in any position other than the flat position, such as vertical or overhead.
Fast-freezing deposit: A characteristic of an electrode that allows the molten metal to solidify quickly to prevent spillage out of the joint.
High-Deposition electrodes: Electrodes that deposit more weld metal at a faster rate, typically used in downhand welding.

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