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Brettm357
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How much penetration is classed as enough tested 6mm plate with 0.035 flux core wire with 2 different wire speeds

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Poland308
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The penetration looks good on both. What you need to also look for on a fillet weld is thickness. As your looking at your etch you will see the weld has a triangular shape. the leg length needs to be as long as the metal is thick.
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Brettm357
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Ok the right one it is might need to make the weld slightly bigger - thankyou for your guidance

Also what is the book you have in the picture
Poland308
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It's one I got through the pipe fitters apprenticeship.
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