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[borntoshoot 1]

hi all. been given an arc welder, mask and rods andhave some experience with welding but never done it on my own. my cousin always been with me to guide me and set up etc. What I wanna know is what Ampage and voltage I need to set the welder at??

 

If im looking at the right bit then the rod size is 6013.

 

hope someone can help.

 

cheers. jake

[stubby 175]

Im no expert, but I thought the voltage depended on thickness of metal to be welded

[RaiderBoy 19]

hi all. been given an arc welder, mask and rods andhave some experience with welding but never done it on my own. my cousin always been with me to guide me and set up etc. What I wanna know is what Ampage and voltage I need to set the welder at??

 

If im looking at the right bit then the rod size is 6013.

 

hope someone can help.

 

cheers. jake

 

This is one of the sites i used when welding at school hope it helps you mate

 

http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/weldrod.html

 

Richard

[slingshot82 32]

It really depends on the thickness of the material your welding, and the material thickness also determines what rod diameter you should use.

 

Kyle

[chimp 299]

what thickness do you intend to weld ? start off with small rods to get used to it and dont forget to knock of the sl-ag , you will be amazed how many dont do this and think they are top bollox welders until they see the mess underneath

[borntoshoot 1]

Cheers mate. helps a little because i now understand what watt/volt i need for my rods and the steel i will be welding.

[borntoshoot 1]

Im just practising at the mo but i might be doing some 2-3 mm steel kennel doors in the future.

[slingshot82 32]

what thickness do you intend to weld ? start off with small rods to get used to it and dont forget to knock of the sl-ag , you will be amazed how many dont do this and think they are top bollox welders until they see the mess underneath

If your a good welder, the slag curls up behind the weld :dance: .

 

And again, it depends what thickness the material is, no good using small rods if you want to weld say 6mm steel. The rods disappear quicker than you can change them lol

 

Kyle

[asha 48]

rods 2.5 3.2 4.0mm as stated thickness of metal for size of rods.6013s are good but u can end up with holes in weld.7018s are low his to me far beter rods no holes and strong weld to.take ur time and get ur amps set right.used to be employed as a welder some sayd a may have slept with one lol.good settings good welds

[borntoshoot 1]

rods 2.5 3.2 4.0mm as stated thickness of metal for size of rods.6013s are good but u can end up with holes in weld.7018s are low his to me far beter rods no holes and strong weld to.take ur time and get ur amps set right.used to be employed as a welder some sayd a may have slept with one lol.good settings good welds

 

Cheers mate

[SHOTGUNSNIPER 47]

Wire feed is they way to go - These days arc is for large/thick metal jobs. I use my wire feed a ton on metal fab work, roll cages and 4x4 truck stuff and never have use for the stick/arc welder...If you are going to do any production work get medium size wire feed and sell the stick/arc set up.....

[RaiderBoy 19]

Wire feed is they way to go - These days arc is for large/thick metal jobs. I use my wire feed a ton on metal fab work, roll cages and 4x4 truck stuff and never have use for the stick/arc welder...If you are going to do any production work get medium size wire feed and sell the stick/arc set up.....

 

Yes i'll agree with that one compared to ARC welding Mig welding is the bollox, much easier to do

 

Richard

Edited June 24, 2010 by RaiderBoy

[JOHNBOY 18]

6013 isnt the rod size mate, thats the number to tell you its a mild steel rod, perfect for what your doing, some rough amp settings, 2.5mm rod=90 amps 3.2=120 amps, 4.0=150, shouldnt need any bigger rods for the anything small, if your welding positional ie vertical drop your amps by 20-30, keep practising on scrap, get your arc distance right and travel speed, youl know when your getting better, also clean any surface your going to weld, ie rust, grease, paint, any other questions just stick them up,

[JOHNBOY 18]

Wire feed is they way to go - These days arc is for large/thick metal jobs. I use my wire feed a ton on metal fab work, roll cages and 4x4 truck stuff and never have use for the stick/arc welder...If you are going to do any production work get medium size wire feed and sell the stick/arc set up.....

 

Yes i'll agree with that one compared to ARC welding Mig welding is the bollox, much easier to do

 

Richard

yous are right there, m.i.g/m.a.g welding is easier and more suited to the diy'r and perfect for light gauge steel, but anything heavier that requires a strong weld, stick/m.m.a rules !