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∙ 14y agoit dependsif your going virticle down i would set it at about 100 amps but if your going flat or horizontal i would crank it up to about 125 amps
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∙ 14y agoUsing a 6010 welding rod on an AC welding machine can result in less stable arc performance, higher spatter levels, and potential difficulty in controlling the weld pool due to the rod's specific characteristics. It is recommended to use a 6010 welding rod with a DC welding machine for optimal performance.
6010 is intended for DC welding. It has no additives in the covering to keep the arc going each time the AC voltage reverses, so it is very hard to keep the arc struck. The result is usually poor quality welds. The solution is to switch to a rod designed for AC, such as 6013.
7018 structural 6010 root, 7018 cover for pipe
to make sure the moisture is out of the rod.
That depends on the diameter of the rod if it is 1/8" set your amperage between 125 and 140.
The flux is the outer coating on a welding rod. The flux is a very important part of the welding rod.
welding rod chemical formula?
6010 penetrates deeper than 7018 does. It is a "fast freeze" rod - the puddle solidifies quickly. There's not much slag and it chips off easily. It also requires DC electrode-positive polarity. If you have an AC-only welder like a Lincoln AC-225, get 6011 which is almost the same rod but it will run on either AC or DC. Most guys who use 6010-series rods are welding pipe. Guys who weld bridge decking grab this rod first because of its penetration. 7018 is a rod with low-hydrogen flux. It produces a LOT prettier weld than the 6000-series rods do, but it's got to be stored in a rod oven because moisture in the air changes the way it welds. These are generally used for structural welding. These are two of the most general-purpose rods out there.
for steel structure building can i use: -size 2.5mm of 7016 welding rod as a filler for welding IPE240 to plates -size 2.5mm of 7016 welding rod as 2nd pass
It stands for electrode. As opposed to R ( rod) for gas welding or TIG welding. If it carries electrical current it is an electrode.
to keep moisture out
yes but depending how long you breath it in ...if u breath in the smoke for a short period of time you will most likely get a headach but if it is longer perhaps 2 to 3 hours yes it will make you sick to your stomach but nothing to be concerned about