Bead appearance refers to the visual characteristics of weld beads, including shape, profile, and consistency which indicate the quality of the welding process. An ideal bead should exhibit uniform width, smooth surface, and minimal spatter, reflecting skilled technique and appropriate parameters.

Bead Appearance

Bead appearance

visual characteristics of weld beads

Shape of weld beads

Profile of weld beads

Consistency of weld beads

quality of the welding process

ideal bead

uniform width

smooth surface

minimal spatter

skilled technique

appropriate parameters

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