Stringer Bead
A straight weld bead opposed to a weaving bead. In surfacing, the weaving bead produces less dilution because the weld puddle is always in contact with the part of the bead produced on the previous oscillation rather than the base metal.
Related Links
Welding Beads – An Introduction
SMAW: The Low Down on the Lingo
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7018 Vertical Up Stringer-Bead Technique! With the AHP AlphaTIG 200X
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Horizontal Fill Pass Techniques: Multiple Stringer Beads | MIG Monday
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