6010 root

By Jonesie Date 07-18-2008 00:34

On a 6g test, do I start at 6 or 7 then weld to 12, then the same on the other side for a good sound 6010 root pass.

By Jonesie Date 07-18-2008 01:25

The root pass is welded with a "drag" technique. The tip of the electrode
is held in contact with both pipes and dragged around the circumference
of the pipe, progressing vertically downhard. The electrode initially
should be held roughly perpendicular to the pipe. If there is a
proper fit-up and the proper current is used, a small "keyhole" will be seen following behind the electrode. If the keyhole is not seen, the
electrode is not penetrating through to the inside of the pipe.

By snuffman (***)

Date 07-18-2008 03:17

Sir I think someone has got you confused. If Im not to drunk to explain this. 12 o clock is on top and 6 is on bottom just like a clock. As far as key hole goes it depends on fit witch will determan everything else.

By Jonesie Date 07-18-2008 03:55

So 6010, how do i run it on a 6g weld test? Where do i start? What # no the clock? What should be the stoping point? What # no the clock? With 12 o clock being the top and 6 the bottom.

By Cactusthewelder (*****)

Date 07-18-2008 02:55

WELL i HAVE A QUESTION. Just say you start at 7 o'clock on each side and weld to 12 oclock # 1 This would make you weld a 6010 uphill #2 how do you weld between 7 and 4 ?
Just a thought

By texwelder (***)

Date 07-18-2008 03:23

no kidding he had me confused, did'nt know which way was up or down and I ain't had that many beers yet.