Let s take a closer look at the 7018 6013 6011 and 6010 welding rods four of the most common and fundamental welding rod sizes which you re likely to come across to try to understand each in more detail.
Welding rod sizes and amps.
An electrode or a welding rod is a wire which is made up of wire and is coated.
The third digit represents the position in which you can use the rod.
Whether you are a novice welder or a seasoned pro this chart is a handy tool to keep close while welding.
For example 3 32 rod diameter would be 094 90 amps 1 8 rod diameter would be 125 125 amps 5 32 rod diameter would be 157 155 amps.
When it comes to amperage it depends on the size of rod you are using.
70 for example implies that the electrode has a tensile strength of 70 000 pounds per square inch.
Typically a inch 7024 welding rod will have an amperage range of between 100 t0 160 amps.
Among all the other types of welding the stick electrode welding is considered to be portable simple and reliable.
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On the other hand a 3 16 inch 7024 rod will have an amperage range of 220 t0 280 amps.
The electrode is made up of materials which are similar to that of the metals chosen to be welded.
This rule of thumb works for most electrode sizes and once you get your arc started and your first weld bead on your part you can adjust the settings from there.