grumpyvette
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http://www.millerwelds.com/education/calculators/stick_amperage_calculator.php
btw this might help some of the newer guys
Originally Posted by The Torch
Arc welding electrodes are identified using the A.W.S, (American Welding Society) numbering system and are made in sizes from 1/16 to 5/16 . An The E6011 is not a complete number. It also needs a diameter designation such as "1/8" E6011 electrode."
The rod (electrode) is 1/8" in diameter
The "E" stands for arc welding electrode.
Next will be either a 4 or 5 digit number stamped on the electrode. The first two numbers of a 4 digit number and the first 3 digits of a 5 digit number indicate the minimum tensile strength (in thousands of pounds per square inch) of the weld that the rod will produce, stress relieved. Examples would be as follows:
E60xx would have a tensile strength of 60,000 psi. E110XX would be 110,000 psi
The next to last digit indicates the position the electrode can be used in.
1. Exx1x is for use in all positions
2. Exx2x is for use in flat and horizontal positions
3. Exx3x is for flat welding
The last two digits together, indicate the type of coating on the electrode and the welding current the electrode can be used with. Such as DC straight, (DC -) DC reverse (DC+) or A.C.
* Exx10 DC+ (DC reverse or DCRP) electrode positive.
* Exx11 AC or DC- (DC straight or DCSP) electrode negative.
* Exx12 AC or DC-
* Exx13 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx14 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx15 DC+
* Exx16 AC or DC+
* Exx18 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx20 AC ,DC- or DC+
* Exx24 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx27 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx28 AC or DC+
So the E6011 has a tensile strength of 60,000psi, can be used in any position and can be used in either AC ot DC- welding. Basically it is a middle of the road welding rod. that can be used by less experienced welders in a variety od situations since it produces a deep penetrating weld and works well on dirty,rusted, or painted metals. A similar rod is the E6010. It produces similar results but can only be used with DC+ or DCRP (DC Reversed Polarity)
btw this might help some of the newer guys
Originally Posted by The Torch
Arc welding electrodes are identified using the A.W.S, (American Welding Society) numbering system and are made in sizes from 1/16 to 5/16 . An The E6011 is not a complete number. It also needs a diameter designation such as "1/8" E6011 electrode."
The rod (electrode) is 1/8" in diameter
The "E" stands for arc welding electrode.
Next will be either a 4 or 5 digit number stamped on the electrode. The first two numbers of a 4 digit number and the first 3 digits of a 5 digit number indicate the minimum tensile strength (in thousands of pounds per square inch) of the weld that the rod will produce, stress relieved. Examples would be as follows:
E60xx would have a tensile strength of 60,000 psi. E110XX would be 110,000 psi
The next to last digit indicates the position the electrode can be used in.
1. Exx1x is for use in all positions
2. Exx2x is for use in flat and horizontal positions
3. Exx3x is for flat welding
The last two digits together, indicate the type of coating on the electrode and the welding current the electrode can be used with. Such as DC straight, (DC -) DC reverse (DC+) or A.C.
* Exx10 DC+ (DC reverse or DCRP) electrode positive.
* Exx11 AC or DC- (DC straight or DCSP) electrode negative.
* Exx12 AC or DC-
* Exx13 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx14 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx15 DC+
* Exx16 AC or DC+
* Exx18 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx20 AC ,DC- or DC+
* Exx24 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx27 AC, DC- or DC+
* Exx28 AC or DC+
So the E6011 has a tensile strength of 60,000psi, can be used in any position and can be used in either AC ot DC- welding. Basically it is a middle of the road welding rod. that can be used by less experienced welders in a variety od situations since it produces a deep penetrating weld and works well on dirty,rusted, or painted metals. A similar rod is the E6010. It produces similar results but can only be used with DC+ or DCRP (DC Reversed Polarity)
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