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2. Multi-Pass Welding Used for 100% penetration on metal inch thick or greater.
Joint preparation is required
Single bevel
V notch
U notch
J bevel
Joint preparation
Improves joint strength
Improves penetration
Require multiple welds per joint
3. Multi-Pass Welds Root Pass
Fuses the parts together
Seals off possible atmospheric contamination
Must be thoroughly cleaned before cover welds are applied
Filler or Cover welds
Often made with high strength electrodes
Used to fill and cap the weld groove
4. Root Pass The first weld bead in a multi-pass weld
Fuses the two parts together
Establishes deep penetration
Can be open or closed
5. Root Pass A closed weld is created using a backing strip and may become part of the weld.
6. Root Pass Gouge Cleaning
On plates with both sides prepared the root pass can be gouge cleaned.
After the root pass is applied a grinder is used to clean the underside of the weld.
7. Root Pass Open root welds
The back of the open root is highly important and can not be manipulated after welding.
In contrast the top of the root pass can be gouged, ground, or burned before a cover pass is applied.
8. Hot Pass Used to fix imperfections in a root pass.
Irregular shape
Undercut
Overlap
Slag inclusion
The hot pass uses higher than normal amperage and a fast travel speed.
Very little filler metal is deposited
Easily cleaned by chipping, brushing, or grinding
9. Filler Pass After the root pass is completed and cleaned the remaining groove is filled with weld metal.
Filler passes are made with stringer beads or weave beads.
Each filler pass must overlap the previous pass enough for the finished bead to be smooth.
10. Filler Welds Each weld bead must be cleaned before the next bead is applied.
Chipping, brushing, or grinding work best.
11. Cover Pass The last bead on a multi-pass weld.
Keeping uniform and neat are important.
Must be free of
Undercut
Overlap
Porosity
Inclusions
12. Plate Preparation Often to achieve 100% penetration a weld groove is necessary.
Single groove
Double groove
The type, depth, angle, and location is usually determined by code.
13. Pre and Post Heating Preheating
Application of heat to base metal before it is welded
Reduces cracking
Reduces distortion
Reduces stress
Used mostly on
Thick plate
Cold conditions
Complex shapes
High carbon steels
14. Pre and Post Heating Post Heating
The application of heat to the base metal after welding.
Used to slow cooling rate and reduce hardening.