12 3/32-in.
Spacing Result:Weld
metal melted through the
open joint on first pass. FIT-UP
- DOUBLE WELDS FIG.
34 - Effect of Improper Fitup in Double Welds Zero
Spacing Result:Good
quality weld. 3/32-in.
Spacing Result:Incomplete
penetration; porosity in weld
metal. 900
DOUBLE- VEE GROOVE
BUTT JOINT 5/8-in.
Plate SQUARE
GROOVE BUTT
JOINT 3/8-in.
Plate CORRECT
SPACING EXCESSIVE
SPACING Zero Spacing
Result:Good quality weld.