10 pts
8 pts
6 pts
4 pts
Uniform width and thickness throughout the entire length of each weld.
Smooth with uniform dense ripples, doesn’t show the bead traveling to fast or slow
Convex, free of voids and high spots, shows uniformity throughout the bead
Good fusion, no overlapping or undercutting
Crater well filled
Beads slightly overlap, leaving no gap in between beads
Bead pad is full of uniform beads from start to finish
Each bead has been chipped free of slag, and wire brush has been used to clean off each bead
The base metal for the bead pad has been cut to proper dimensions
Beads welded with 1/8" E-6011 rods