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3-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart

This chart summarizes electrode and amperage selections for welding. It lists various electrode types down the left column, electrode diameters across the top, recommended amperage ranges in the middle, polarity identifications, electrode positions, weld penetration levels, and common usages for each selection. The chart provides guidance on choosing the right electrode, diameter, amperage range, and configuration for different welding applications and penetration needs.

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3-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart

This chart summarizes electrode and amperage selections for welding. It lists various electrode types down the left column, electrode diameters across the top, recommended amperage ranges in the middle, polarity identifications, electrode positions, weld penetration levels, and common usages for each selection. The chart provides guidance on choosing the right electrode, diameter, amperage range, and configuration for different welding applications and penetration needs.

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3-2.

Electrode And Amperage Selection Chart

PENETRATION
ELECTRODE

POSITION
AMPERAGE

USAGE
DC*
RANGE

AC
ELECTRODE

DIAMETER

6010 EP ALL DEEP MIN. PREP, ROUGH


6011 EP ALL DEEP HIGH SPATTER
100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450
50

6013 EP,EN ALL LOW GENERAL


3/32
1/8 SMOOTH, EASY,
7014 EP,EN ALL MED
6010 FAST
5/32
& LOW HYDROGEN,
3/16 7018 EP ALL MED
6011 STRONG
7/32
FLAT
1/4 7024 EP,EN HORIZ LOW SMOOTH, EASY,
1/16 FILLET FASTER
5/64 NI-CL EP ALL LOW CAST IRON
3/32
308L EP ALL LOW STAINLESS
1/8
6013 *EP = ELECTRODE POSITIVE (REVERSE POLARITY)
5/32
EN = ELECTRODE NEGATIVE (STRAIGHT POLARITY)
3/16
7/32
1/4
3/32
1/8
7014 5/32
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
308L 1/8
5/32

Ref. S-087 985-A

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