WELD PROCESS = SMAW, SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING, STICK WELDING
METAL TYPE = CARBON STEEL, COLD ROLLED STEEL, AISI 1010
THICKNESS = 1/4"
WELD TYPE = Fillet weld
JOINT TYPE = TEE
POSITION = 3f vertical uphill
AMPS = 120 AMPS
POLARITY = DCEP
ELECTRODE = 7018 1/8"
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =
TIPS:SET THE AMPERAGE HOT ENOUGH TO NOT STICK THE ROD WHEN YOU HOLD A TIGHT ARC…THEN HOLD A TIGHT ARC.
DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS ELECTRODES REQUIRE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT AMPERAGE SETTINGS.ANY SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION DISPLAYING AMPERAGE SHOULD GET YOU IN THE BALL PARK.
TWEAK AMPS FROM THAT POINT AND ADJUST ARC CONTROL TO FIT THE SITUATION