8-2. Typical Control Settings
NOTE
These settings are guidelines only. Material and wire type, joint design, fitup, position, etc. affect settings. Test welds to be sure they comply to specifications.
Material thickness determines weld parameters.
1/8 or 0.125 inConvert Material
Thickness to
Amperage (A)
(0.001 in = 1 ampere)
0.125 in = 125 A
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0.023 in |
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0.030 in | 40 − 145 A | ||
0.035 in | 50 − 180 A | ||
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Select Wire Size
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| 0.023 in | 3.5 in per ampere | 3.5 x 125 A = 437 ipm | 125 A based on 1/8 in | |||||
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| 0.030 in | 2 in per ampere | 2 x 125 A = 250 ipm | material thickness | |||||
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| 0.035 in | 1.6 in per ampere | 1.6 x 125 A = 200 ipm |
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| Low voltage: wire stubs into work | Select Voltage | ||||||
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Metal thickness select will control both voltage and wire feed speed by selecting metal thickness.
Ref. 804
