Groove Welds
T 
1/16"± 1/32"
Do not use for code quality work
This square edge groove joint requires the deep penetration of Fleetweld 5P or 5P+.
Plate Size – T (in.) | 3/16 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 3/8 |
No. of Passes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Electrode/AWS Class | Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+/E6010 | |||
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Diameter (in.) | 1/4 | 5/16 | 5/16 | 5/16 |
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Current (Amps) | 240 | 325 | 390 | 410 |
Polarity | DC+ | DC+ | DC+ | DC+ |
Arc Speed In./Min.(1) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Ft. of Weld/Hr.(2) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
Lbs. of Elec./Ft. of Weld | .171 | .275 | .315 | .330 |
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(1)Both passes.
(2)Total for all passes. 100% operating factor.
Groove Welds
First Pass
30¡
3/16” Jetweld 2 E6027
T
300 amps. AC at 14”/Min.
Steel backup 
5/16"
Plate Size – T (in.) | 5/16 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 1 |
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Electrode /AWS Class |
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Diameter (in.) |
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| 1/4 |
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Current (Amps) |
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| 390 |
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Polarity |
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Arc Speed In./Min.(1) |
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Ft. of Weld/Hr.(2) | 20 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 8.2 |
Lbs. of Elec./Ft. of weld(3) | .524 | .697 | 1.00 | 1.69 | 2.37 |
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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.
(3)Plus .228 lbs. of 3/16” E6027/ft. of weld for first pass.
