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CH-2-382

Gouging Technique

1. Hold the electrode vertically and press lightly against the workpiece. The arc will strike after a few seconds.

2. Hold the electrode at an angle of 15–20° to the workpiece.

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3. Direction of travel. 4. Warning!

Do not cut down into the workpiece. Should this happen inadvertently, move the electrode back and lower to correct angle. 5. Work downwards when cutting into a vertical surface, otherwise as shown in figures 1–3.

6. If a deeper groove is required, proceed as in this sketch.

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