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by Leatherwelder
Fri Sep 25, 2015 6:16 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: best set up for plate test
Replies: 3
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best set up for plate test

Hi Guys, I have been practicing welding plate uphill with 7018 electrodes recently and hope to test for it soon. I have been using 2.5mm rods for the root and 3.2s for hot pass fill and cap, would this be the correct procedure? The plates are 12mm thick and I leave a 2.5mm gap between them and it is...
by Leatherwelder
Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:38 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: When should you use electrode negative? I've been told it's
Replies: 13
Views: 2159

Re: When should you use electrode negative? I've been told

Leatherwelder wrote:when should you use electrode negative? I've been told it's when putting in a pipe root. What difference does it make? I'm new to welding so I'd appreciate all the info I can get.
Thanks Guys for the info, much appreciated. Looking forward to chatting with all on the forum. :
by Leatherwelder
Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:51 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: When should you use electrode negative? I've been told it's
Replies: 13
Views: 2159

When should you use electrode negative? I've been told it's

when should you use electrode negative? I've been told it's when putting in a pipe root. What difference does it make? I'm new to welding so I'd appreciate all the info I can get.