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CORRECT ELECTRODE

The choice of an electrode involves

such items as position of the weld,
properties of the base metal, diameter
of electrode, type of joint and current
value. Since many different kinds of
electrode are manufactured, you must
know the results that can be
expected from different electrodes.
Without the right kind electrode it is
almost impossible to get the results
desired, regardless of the welding
techniques used.
“As a general rule use an electrode
with almost same composition
of the parent metal.”
 CORRECT ARC LENGTH

Arc length is the distance of the end

of electrode from the base metal. If
the arc length is too long, the metals
melts off the electrode in large globules
which wobble from side to side as the
arc weaver, giving a wide spattered
and irregular bead - with poor fusion
between original and deposited metal.
If the arc length is too short, there is
not enough heat to melt the base metal
properly and the electrode quite often
sticks to the work, giving a high, uneven
bead, having irregular riffles with poor
fusion.
Too high arc length Too low arc length Proper arc length
CORRECT CURRNET AND AMPERAGE

If the current on equipment is too high

or too low, you are certain to be
disappointed in your weld. If too high,
the electrode melts too fast and your
molten pool in too large and irregular.
If the current is too low, there is not
enough heat to melt the base metal
and your molten pool will be too small,
will pile up, and look irregular.
 PROPER AMPERAGE SETTING

Size of
parent Electrode Electrode Amperage or Voltage
metal type size setting

1/8 – 1/4 E6013 1/8 70 - 90

3/8 – 1/2 E6013 1/8 100 - 125
5/8 – 3/4 E6013 1/8 130 - 160

1/8 – 1/4 E6013 1/8 70 - 90

3/8 – 1/2 E6013 1/8 70 - 90
5/8 – 3/4 E6013 1/8 70 - 90
“As a general rule, as the parent metal
Become thicker the amperage setting
Become higher.”
 CORRECT ELECTRODE ANGLE

The angle at which the

electrode is held will greatly
affect weld bead shape and is
particularly important in fillet
and deep groove welding.
Electrode angle involves two
positions travel angle and
work angle. Travel angle is the
angle in the line of welding and
may vary from 5’ to 30’ from the
vertical, depending on welder
preference and conditions. The
work angle is the angle from
horizontal, measured at the right
angles to the line of welding, which
normally splits the angle of the weld.
TYPES OF ELECTRODE ANGLE POSITIONS

TRAVEL ANGLE WORK ANGLE

 15`-20`

75`-70`
CORRECT TRAVEL OF SPEED
When your weld is too fast pool does last long
enough, the impurities and gas are locked in
the weld. The bead is narrow and the riffles
pointed. When speed is too slow, the metal
piles up excessively and the bead is high and
wife with straight riffles.

SPEED SPEED CONSTANT

TOO TOO TRAVEL OF
FAST SLOW SPEED
 CORRECT ELECTRODE

CORRECT ELECTRODE
ANGLE

CORRECT AMPERAGE
OR VOLTAGE SETTING

CORRECT ARC LENGTH

CORRECT TRAVEL OF SPEED

 Extra Tip for welding

Be sure that your parent metal is clean before working.

Always check the welding cables and connection.

Always check the setting of welding amperage.

Be sure that the area is fully ventilated.

Removed any flammable materials in working area.

You wear proper protective clothing.