A BASIC GUIDE OF ARC WELDING ELECTRODES

There are many different types of electrodes used in the shielded metal arc welding, (SMAW) process. The intent of this guide is to help with the identification and selection of these electrodes.

Friday, May 29, 2009

What is Welding Electrodes?

A device that emits, controls or receives electricity. Typically an end point or wire made of metal or some composite material, there are co...

ELECTRODE IDENTIFICATION

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 ....

ELECTRODES AND CURRENTS USED

EXX10 DC+ (DC reverse or DCRP) electrode positive. EXX11 AC or DC- (DC straight or DCSP) electrode negative. EXX12 AC or DC- EXX13 AC, ...

CURRENT TYPES

SMAW is performed using either AC or DC current. Since DC current flows in one direction, DC current can be DC straight, (electrode negative...

ELECTRODE SIZE AND AMPS USED

The following will serve as a basic guide of the amp range that can be used for different size electrodes. Note that these ratings can be di...

SOME ELECTRODE TYPES

This section will briefly describe four electrodes that are commonly used for maintenance and repair welding of mild steel. There are many o...

WELDING WIRE OR WELDING ROD

This invention relates to consumable welding rods or welding electrodes. More particularly, the invention relates to welding rods or welding...

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