18 HORIZONTAL POSITION Recommended weaving patterns, torch positions and bead sequences are shown in Figure 7-16. For fillet welds, a circular motion is recommended. For butt weld root passes and fill passes, an in-line, back-and- forth motion is used with width adjustments as required. A slight pause is used at the tie-in to the previous bead. Figure 7-16 - Torch Manipulations
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