In industry, the following 4 major types of welding electrode coatings are the most commonly used. Different types of welding and what they are used for. Feb 11, 2020 there are some welding rods which i have used at my company and i have knowledge about that i am sharing with you 60 welding rod. The versatility of this welding rod coupled by its penetration power makes it an ideal option for most. Use also a lileline when a welder or operator conducts welding at a.
If you are interested in arc welding then our post today will provide you with all the information you need on this form of welding. The welding circuit consists of a welding machine, two leads, an electrode holder, an electrode, and the work to be welded. Jan 31, 2019 there are many types of welding rods, and it would be good to know what each of these welding rods has to offer. Note that the first 2 digits on welding rods indicate the tensile strength in psi times.
For general purpose welding, 60 welding produces a smoother finished weld bead. They are used for industrial or for commercial purposes. Experience gained from user contact and welding training of crewmembers showed that. It is hoped that this basic information will help the new or home shop welder identify the various types of. Suitable for arc welding wrought and cast aluminium alloys, alloyed with copper, silicon and magnesium.
Sep 04, 2019 the 7018 welding electrode is very popular for its versatility and flexibility on various types of welding purposes. It is used for farm equipment, piping, wrought iron, and many kinds of general maintenance. This is a very versatile type of welding rod and is a little easier to use than 6010. Discovering the 7018, 60, 6011 and 6010 welding rod sizes. Filler metal may or may not be used, and argon inert gas or inert gas mixtures are used for shielding. Welding electrodes welding electrodes aluweld si5 a 5% silicon aluminium arc welding electrode with self lifting slag. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. We understand that you dont always need 10 pounds of tig rod when welding small, or oneoff jobs. Also for joining dissimilar grades of aluminium features. The electrode is made up of materials which are similar to that of the metals chosen to be welded.
Welds are created when the electric arc at the tip of. Arc welding is an old welding process that is still very popular among professionals and hobbyists. Welding electrode classifications mild steel coated electrodes e7018x e indicates that this is an electrode 70 indicates how strong this electrode is when welded. All welding rods sold by urethane supply are sold in 12 300 mm long sticks except for the r01 urethane and r06 nylon. Stick welding electrodesrods numbers, meanings and uses. The arc is created between a nonconsumable tungsten electrode and the workpiece. There are many types of welding rods, and it would be good to know what each of these welding rods has to offer. The particular specification involved should be used for specifying filler metals. The coefficient of thermal expansion for the austenitic types is 50% greater than that of carbon steel and. Consumers have access to many different types of welding electrodes. An electrode or a welding rod is a wire which is made up of wire and is coated. If you want to print it out you can either click the image for a larger view and click print or here is my stick welding rod chart in pdf format.
The purpose of the welding handbook for maritime welders is to provide guidance in modern welding and related processes and to provide the welder with a source of practical information on the right solution to specific onboard welding problems. Figure 52 when the electrode is touched to the metal to be welded, the circuit is complete and the current flows. Aug, 2019 after recently becoming interested in welding, i began to read up on the technique of brazing in addition. Electrodes are available in a wide range of types, each of which provide different.
There are in general simple or complex silicates of sodium, potassium or lithium. Great for job shops, maintenance offices, and welding benches. E6010 this electrode is used for all position welding using dcrp. Arc welding rod chart by type aws class current type welding position weld results mild steel e6010 e6011 dcr dcr, ac f, v, oh, h. Welding rod sizes and uses what welding rod do i use. Being able to differentiate between the types of welding rods and being aware of their strengths, weaknesses, and best uses is just one of those features which have a huge impact on the strength and quality of your welds. North americas largest fleet of welding and positioning equipment welding electrode classifications mild steel coated electrodes e7018x e indicates that this is an electrode 70 indicates how strong this electrode is when welded. It produces a deep penetrating weld and works well on dirty,rusted, or painted metals e6011 this electrode has the same characteristics of the e6010, but can be used with ac and dc currents.
In welding applications, electricity is drawn through an electrode, creating an arc of electricity at the tip of the electrode. Understanding arc welding rods classification and which ones to get. Mar 24, 2011 hobart welders types of welding training video. Common types and usages details about electrodes are in my ebook. It is important to choose the right type of welding rod for your job in order to create clean, strong welds with excellent bead quality. My old arc welding chart click image for larger view. Apr 02, 2020 the american welding societys specifications are most widely used for specifying bare welding rod and electrode wires. Stick welding smaw shielded metal arc welding electrodes sticksrods are designed for use with specific current types, either ac, dc and some rods can be used with either. Now that weve nailed down a surefire way to figure out, for example, the 7018 welding rod meaning, we can take a look at the other types of popular welding rods. Whether you want to test different metal types, or need a variety of.
We recommend printing this chart out in full color, gloss size 27. This video is meant to help you understand the different types of. May 07, 2014 in this video of the longevity learning lab, we explain the differences in stick welding rods from diameter, size, and types. In order to help you get to grips with this complex subject, weve put together the ultimate guide covering all. The following is a quick welding rod guide list, from e6010 through e11018. It was then that the question of whether or not welding rods can be used for this purpose, as well as how many different types of welding rods are in existence came to mind. As mentioned previously, stick welders usually use consumable welding rods, which will be referred to as stick electrodes here. I used 85 amps for the 18 6010 and 332 7018thats trick i learned years ago when i carried a leather rod pouch on my belt and was 100 yards from the welding machine. The 60 welding rod is capable of withstanding 60,000 lbs. The rod must be run on welders that use direct current dc. If the wrong welding rod is chosen the weld might not work at all. They are a long, skinny steel rod with a flux coating. This type of filler metal is often used for gas welding.
These structures use various types of steels and cast irons suitable. To understand more about arc welding we will begin by answering the very important. Various welding rods are used for different purposes. This rod is always referred to as the lowhydrogen electrode with the moisture outer coating that is very useful to create a strong crackresistant weld. Sf1 is a rutile type seamless flux cored arc welding wire to be used with co2. With a slightly heavier slag covering, try to keep the arc in the puddle.
Jul, 2016 an electrode or a welding rod is a wire which is made up of wire and is coated. Stick welding rods for arc welding explained youtube. Includes a full list of our premium welding alloys, wires, and products. Excellent for use with all types of arc welders 4 14400409 6011 welding electrodes, 18 diameter x 14 long.
However, the other welding rods on the list are also ideal when it comes to certain instances. Finally, the last number dictates the types of power sources you can use as well as the type of coating material of the electrode. The third welding number shows the directions in which you can use the electrodes. Fusion welding in fusion welding or non pressure welding, the material at the joint is heated to molten state and allowed to solidify. The only purpose of a welding rod is to supply filler metal to the joint. E6011 easy to use all purpose rod with good penetration. Handbook on selection of welding electrodes draft 1. Shielded metal arc welding rods welding tips and tricks. Choosing the right welding rod will determine the how easily the weld is performed, and how strong the weld will hold. There are also military specifications such as the mile or r types and federal specifications, normally the qqr type and ams specifications. In this stick welding arc welding video, the amperage used was not exactly optimal. Plastic welding in plastic welding or pressure welding, the pieces of metal to be joined are heated to plastic state and then forced together by external pressure. The welding rod chart will be sent to your email as a pdf.
For example, the lincoln 7018 welding rod numbers show that the tensile strength is 70,000 psi. E60 this electrode can be used with ac and dc currents. Arc welders use a variety of different electrodes, also referred to as welding rods. Shielded metal arc welding covered arc welding electrodes.
Welding rods, or electrodes, are used in the stick welding process and will not be found in mig, fluxcore, tig or any other welding application. Since its third digit is 1, it means that it can be used for all welding positions. Each offers features that make it ideal for a certain application. Among all the other types of welding, the stick electrode welding is considered to be portable, simple and reliable. Shielded metal arc welding video using different types of welding rods. For any of these processes, joint surfaces and any filler metal must be clean. Discovering the 7018, 60, 6011 and 6010 welding rod sizes if youve done your research and read our article on different types of welding rods, then you might think you already know everything there is to know about these electrodes. Jan 24, 2017 binders which make it possible to obtain a solid coating which adheres to the metal core. For example the 7024 welding rod is ideal for welding thicker sheets of metal. Jul 12, 2016 welding rods are used to conduct current through the metals to fuse together the two parts. We have listed the types of welding rods and how these rods are used.