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MIG Welding Overhead Position: Push or Pull?
Overhead welding punishes bad gun angles faster than any other position in the shop. If you are debating mig welding overhead position push or pull, here is the direct answer from decades under the helmet: use a near-neutral 90-degree angle with a minimal 5 to 10-degree push or pull depending strictly on wire type and…
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How to Stick Weld Vertical Up 7018: A Fabricator’s Guide
Vertical uphill welding forces you to fight gravity with a fluid pool of molten steel. When I first attempted out-of-position plate tests under American Welding Society D1.1 structural standards, my puddle regularly dumped onto the shop floor. Learning how to stick weld vertical up 7018 electrodes requires strict thermal control, mechanical muscle memory, and a…