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POWER-ARC 4000
B-10
TABLE B.4
WELDING APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE
Material Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting
1/8” and thinner FLEETWELD
®
37 3/32” 90 amps
1
AWS E6013
FLEETWELD
®
180 70 amps
AWS E6011
STABLE ARC
™
7018 90 amps
AWS E7018
3/16” Maximum FLEETWELD
®
37 1/8” 125 amps
AWS E6013
5/16” Maximum FLEETWELD
®
180 1/8” 90 amps
AWS E6011
Any Thickness WEARSHIELD
®
1/8” 100 amps
NOTES:
The values listed are suggested settings. Actual setting may vary depending on individual preference and/or spe-
cific application. Beginners should use STABLE ARC E7018.
For electrodes not listed, follow tables that are packed with the electrodes.
Ask for the Lincoln WELD DIRECTORY (Publication M210) for a complete listing of all Lincoln stick electrodes
available.
1
AWS = American Welding Society
OPERATION
NOTE: The serviceability of a product or structure
utilizing this type of information is and must
be the sole responsibility of the builder/user.
Many variables beyond the control of The
Lincoln Electric Company affect the results
obtained in applying this type of informa-
tion. These variables include, but are not
limited to, welding procedure, plate chem-
istry and temperature, weldment design,
fabrication methods and service require-
ments.
STICK WELDING
Stick welding is probably the most familiar welding
process known. A coated ELECTRODE, the welding
rod, is clamped into an ELECTRODE HOLDER, an
insulated clamping device, which is connected to
the ELECTRODE CABLE, a heavy wire. The WORK,
the piece of metal to be welded, is connected to the
WORK CABLE, a heavy wire with a WORK CLAMP
on one end. The two cables connect to OUTPUT
TERMINALS on the welder, which is a high current
power source. See Figure B.3.
WELDING GUIDELINES