Lincoln Electric 4000 manual Welding Guidelines, Material Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting

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B-10	OPERATION	B-10

WELDING GUIDELINES

TABLE B.4

WELDING APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE

Material Thickness	Electrode Type	Size	Setting

1/8” and thinner	FLEETWELD® 37	3/32”	90 amps
	1AWS E6013
	FLEETWELD® 180		70 amps
	AWS E6011
	Lincoln 7018 AC	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® ABR	1/8”	100 amps

NOTES:

The values listed are suggested settings. Actual setting may vary depending on individual preference and/or specific application. Beginners should use Lincoln E7018 AC.

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.

1AWS = American Welding Society

POWER-ARC 4000

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