Positions and joint preparation
See how the joint sits in each welding position and what a butt joint edge looks like before welding.
Welding positions
PA flat
The arrow g shows which way gravity pulls the pool.
Butt joint preparation
- Plate thickness
- 3–20 mm
- α groove angle
- 60°
- b root gap
- 1–3 mm
- c root face
- 1–2 mm
Several passes on thicker plate.
Common practice for MMA on steel. Check the values against ISO 9692-1 and your WPS.
Read more about joint preparation