Lincoln Electric IM871-A manual Welding Guidelines, Material Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting

B-8	OPERATION		B-8
WELDING GUIDELINES
	TABLE B.4
WELDING APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE
Material Thickness	Electrode Type	Size	Setting
	FLEETWELD® 37		90 amps
	1AWS E6013
1/8” and thinner	FLEETWELD® 180	3/32”	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 set- ting 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 C2.10) for a complete listing of all Lincoln stick elec- trodes available.

1AWS = American Welding Society

WARNING

ARC RAYS can burn.

• When using an open arc process,

it is necessary to use correct eye,

head and body protection.

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Stick Welding

Stick welding is probably the most familiar welding process known. A coated ELECTRODE, the weld rod, is clamped into an ELECTRODE HOLDER, an insulat- ed clamping device, which in turn connects to the ELECTRODE CABLE, a heavy wire. The WORK, the metal piece to be welded, is connected to the WORK CABLE, a heavy wire which contains the WORK CLAMP. Quality Lincoln cables use many fine copper wires with a very flexible insulating covering for the electrode and work cables. When properly connected to the OUTPUT STUDS of a high current power source, the electrode melts and bonds the metal being repaired. See “Cable Installation” section for proper cable connection to a Power-Arc.

The Power-Arc provides excellent weld output charac- teristics when used in combination with Lincoln AC electrodes. Other AC electrodes may also be used.

Follow the settings listed in Table B.4 “Welding Application Guide” and the “Electrode Selection Guide” found on the nameplate of the machine.

Semi-automatic, Wire Welding With a Lincoln Wire Feeder / Welder

The Power-Arc 5500 generator power can be used to supply power up to 4,000 watts continuous input power to a Lincoln Wire Feeder/Welder. The Wire Feeder/Welder is equipped with all the supplies need- ed for Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Also some Wire Feeder/Welders come equipped with the essen- tials needed for Gas Metal Arc Welding, GMAW, or MIG processes, while others require the purchase of a conversion kit. These products are availible where Lincoln products are sold. Contact your local autho- rized Lincoln representative for more details.

Learning To Stick Weld

The serviceability of a product or structure utiliz- ing this type of information is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many vari- ables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtained in applying this type of information. These variables include, but are not limited to, welding procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design, fab- rication methods and service requirements.

POWER-ARC 5500