In MCAW in the 3G position, which transfer mode is used?

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In vertical welding with metal-cored wire, you need a transfer that gives you stable arc and controlled heat to build a good bead without overheating or spatter. Pulsed spray transfer offers spray-like droplet transfer but with a pulsed current that lowers the average heat input, which helps keep the molten pool stable and reduces sag in the vertical face. This combination provides better penetration and bead control in the 3G position, while still keeping spatter under control compared to continuous spray. Short-circuit transfer tends to be too heat-lean and can spike spatter in thicker vertical welds; spray transfer requires conditions that are hard to maintain in vertical, and globular transfer produces large, irregular droplets with lots of spatter. So, pulsed spray is the most suitable choice for MCAW in the 3G position.