In this paper, arc characteristics of V groove joints using pulsed GMA welding were found out. The bevel
angles of 22.5˚ and 30.0˚ were chose to make the V groove configuration with the groove angles of 45˚ and
60.0˚, respectively. In the experiment, the arc current waveform measurement and the high speed
photography were taken to investigate the arc characteristics for a single-beveled asymmetric workpiece.
Consequently, the welding current was changed abnormally around the edge of groove. As the arc moved
close to the groove face, the welding current was increased rapidly because the welding arc was affected
by the inclined surface. Also the welding current waveforms were measured for the double-sided symmetric
workpiece to verify the previous measurements for the single-beveled workpiece, and similar current
waveforms were found.