
RIGHT WARD WELDING
The welding torch is held with the right hand and the filler rod in the left. Welding begins at the left hand side of the joint and proceed towards the right, hence the name right ward technique. The direction of welding is opposite to that when employing the left ward technique. Also, in the right ward technique the torch flame is directed towards the completed weld and filler rod remains between the flame and completed weld section. The right ward techniques of welding are used on heavier or thicker (above 5mm) base metal, weld with penetration or approximately 12mm can be achieved in a single poss. The welding electrode and blow pipe is made to heat, and the appropriate angle usually at 40o – 50o along the joint and with the work respectable for uniform welding and are kept move in a straight line.