Vertical Up Groove Welds
Plate Size – T (in.) No. of Passes
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Electrode/AWS Class | Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+ /E6010 | |||
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Current (Amps) | 110 | 120 | 150 | 160 |
Polarity | DC+ | DC+ | DC+ | DC+ |
Arc Speed In./Min.(1) | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
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Ft. of Weld/Hr.(2) | 11 | 8.5 | 10 | See |
Lbs. of Elec./Ft. of Weld | .323 | .440 | .586 | Table A |
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| Plate | 1/2” | 5/8” | 3/4” | 1” |
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2 | T | No. of Passes | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
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| Ft. of Weld/Hr.(2) 6.6 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
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Lbs. of Elec/Ft.
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1/2” and thicker plates are more economically welded with low hydrogen electrodes.
Vertical Down Welds
Weld thicker plate with vertical up techniques.
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| Plate Size – T (in.) | 3/16 |
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| Electrode/AWS Class | Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+ E6010 |
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| Current (Amps) |
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| Ft. of Weld/Hr. (2) | 26 |
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| Lbs. of Elec./Ft. of Weld | .168 |
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(1)First pass only. On later passes adjust arc speed to obtain proper bead size.
(2)Total for all passes. 100% operating factor.