13-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart
3/32
1/8
6010
5/32
&
3/16
6011
7/32
1/4
1/16
5/64
3/32
1/8
6013
5/32
3/16
7/32
1/4
3/32
1/8
5/32
7014
3/16
7/32
1/4
3/32
1/8
5/32
7018
3/16
7/32
1/4
3/32
1/8
5/32
7024
3/16
7/32
1/4
3/32
1/8
Ni-Cl
5/32
3/16
3/32
1/8
308L
5/32
13-3. Striking an Arc
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6010
6011
6013
EP,EN
7014
EP,EN
7018
7024
EP,EN
NI-CL
308L
*EP = ELECTRODE POSITIVE (REVERSE POLARITY)
EN = ELECTRODE NEGATIVE (STRAIGHT POLARITY)
1
2
3
1
2
3
EP
ALL
DEEP
MIN. PREP, ROUGH
HIGH SPATTER
EP
ALL
DEEP
ALL
LOW
GENERAL
SMOOTH, EASY,
ALL
MED
FAST
LOW HYDROGEN,
MED
EP
ALL
STRONG
FLAT
SMOOTH, EASY,
HORIZ
LOW
FASTER
FILLET
EP
ALL
LOW
CAST IRON
EP
ALL
LOW
STAINLESS
1
Electrode
2
Workpiece
3
Arc
Scratch Technique
Drag electrode across workpiece
like striking a match; lift electrode
slightly after touching work. If arc
goes out, electrode was lifted too
high. If electrode sticks to work-
piece, use a quick twist to free it.
Tapping Technique
Bring electrode straight down to
workpiece; then lift slightly to start
arc. If arc goes out, electrode was
lifted too high. If electrode sticks to
workpiece, use a quick twist to free
it.
Ref. S-087 985-A
S-0049 / S-0050