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Welding in the overhead position is not difficult if you remember to keep the puddle flat and small.
If the molten metal becomes too fluid and tends to sag, whip your electrode away quickly from the crater and allow
the metal to solidify.
Note: Do not attempt to deposit too much weld metal at one time.
All the slag must be removed before you deposit the next run.
The process is quite hazardous because of flying spatters and the possibility of molten metal from the puddle
dropping on to the operator. By maintaining a short arc length and rapid electrode manipulation this difficulty may
be overcome to a great extent.
The discomfort of the cable can be minimized by dropping it over the shoulder if you are welding in a standing
position as shown in Fig 1 or over the knees if in a sitting position.
Inspection: Remove the slag from the weld and inspect the joint for surface and external defects.
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