To properly end a weld bead, moving the electrode to the front edge of the weld pool and lifting the electrode to break or stop the arc is:

To properly end a weld bead, moving the electrode to the front edge of the weld pool and lifting the electrode to break or stop the arc is:

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Applicable
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (B)

Ending a weld bead cleanly means breaking the arc at the end in a controlled way and letting the puddle freeze without leaving a crater or weak termination. Moving the electrode to the front edge of the weld pool and lifting to stop the arc pushes metal into the actively forming puddle and can create a crater, porosity, or an uneven finish. The proper technique is to finish by stepping off the end of the bead or slightly beyond it and then lifting the electrode away to break the arc, allowing the puddle to solidify smoothly. This controlled termination helps produce a neat, strong end rather than an irregular termination at the leading edge.

Ending a weld bead cleanly means breaking the arc at the end in a controlled way and letting the puddle freeze without leaving a crater or weak termination. Moving the electrode to the front edge of the weld pool and lifting to stop the arc pushes metal into the actively forming puddle and can create a crater, porosity, or an uneven finish. The proper technique is to finish by stepping off the end of the bead or slightly beyond it and then lifting the electrode away to break the arc, allowing the puddle to solidify smoothly. This controlled termination helps produce a neat, strong end rather than an irregular termination at the leading edge.