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3-3. Stick (SMAW) Volt-Ampere Curves

Volt-ampere curves show minimum
and maximum voltage and
amperage output capabilities of
welding power source. Curves of
other settings fall between curves
shown.

xx10 Stick VA Curves

xx18 Stick VA Curve

0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
DC AMPS
DC VOLTS
100A SOFT 100A STIFF
150A SOFT 150A STIFF
200A SOFT 200A STIFF
250A SOFT 250A STIFF
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
1000 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
DC AMPS
DC VOLTS
100A SOFT 100A STIFF
150A SOFT 150A STIFF
200A SOFT 200A STIFF
250A SOFT 250A STIFF
Ref. 206174