Horizontal Fillet Weld ((top)) -

Horizontal fillet welds have several advantages:

Short-circuit or spray transfer based on thickness. 3. Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Slag System: Fast-freezing slag supports the molten puddle. Deposition: Higher rates than SMAW and GMAW. Angle: Slightly upward torch tilt counteracts gravity. 🧭 Step-by-Step Welding Technique Phase 1: Preparation Clean surfaces to remove mill scale, rust, and oil. Secure parts using robust tack welds every 4 to 6 inches. Align plates strictly at 90-degree angles. Phase 2: Execution Strike the arc slightly ahead of the intended start. Establish a consistent molten weld puddle. Maintain a uniform arc length. Move forward at a steady, uninterrupted travel speed. Pause briefly at the weld edges to prevent undercut. horizontal fillet weld

"Overlap" on the lower toe is a common reject criterion per AWS D1.1. Deposition: Higher rates than SMAW and GMAW

| Feature | Acceptance Limit | |---------|------------------| | | Depth ≤ 1/32" (0.8 mm) for cyclic loading, ≤ 1/16" (1.6 mm) for static | | Overlap (bottom toe) | Zero allowed – must be ground smooth | | Convexity | C ≤ 1/8" (3 mm) + 0.1 × leg size | | Leg length | Minimum specified (e.g., ¼" for ½" plate) | Secure parts using robust tack welds every 4 to 6 inches

What you are using (MIG, Stick, TIG, or Flux-Core)? The thickness of your base metal?