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Bill

05-02-2001 17:30:11




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Am in the process of stick welding 1 1/2 inch x 1/4 angle iron. Thinking about using 6013 or 7018 rods with a heat range of 90 to 95 amps. Question is are there any tricks to making the weld especialy when one piece lays on top of the other.

Bill




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Mark

05-16-2001 22:07:22




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 Re: Welding angle iron in reply to Bill, 05-02-2001 17:30:11  
If you're buying the rod, maybe try some 7014, it's nicknamed "farmer's rod" for a reason. It's an AC rod, has nice working characteristics, and stronger than the 6013. Easier to start/restart than the 7018. If it's high load, I still tend to use 7018, but, general repairs/fabrication, I use the 7014.

I was also taught that if you convert the diameter of the rod to decimal, e.g. 1/8" = .125",
the decimal is a good starting point in amps for most people, however, it depends on the person. I often run 1/8" at 140-150, I tend to weld faster than most, so the amount of heat at the metal is approx. the same. Being a toolmaker as well, I can also use a plasma arc welder at 2-3 amps to weld intricate detail. It all depends on what you get used to and what works for you.

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Alvin

05-03-2001 19:55:18




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 Re: Welding angle iron in reply to Bill, 05-02-2001 17:30:11  
angle iron is just plain hot roll, no need to use 7018 for that , unless you are doing overhead or vertical up.did factory welding for 31 years.



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Fulton

05-03-2001 15:08:23




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 Re: Welding angle iron in reply to Bill, 05-02-2001 17:30:11  
Bill, the kind of weld you are performing is a lap weld, the information that you have got from the other gentlemen is good. On lap welds the main point is to get the top piece of metal to flow good and mix with the bottom piece and let the rod do exactly what it needs to - melt the two together and fill in the gaps left behind. For rod selection - use the 6013 if you are inexperieced - it is easier to start and sustain an arc with minimal spatter. However if you have any experience whatever, use the 7018. At a moderate amp setting with this rod, you will get a nice, even weld, with good penetration and minimal undercut - not to mention that it looks real nice! Happy Welding
Fulton, Indiana

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Nathan(GA)

05-03-2001 09:24:11




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 Re: Welding angle iron in reply to Bill, 05-02-2001 17:30:11  
Bill, Use whatever rod you feel comfortable with and adjust amps as needed. No tricks, just make sure the weld penetrates both pieces. If you have more angle or another straight edge, clamp it to the pieces to keep them straight.



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Tom

05-02-2001 17:56:20




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 Re: Welding angle iron in reply to Bill, 05-02-2001 17:30:11  
I usually use more amps than that, 1/8 rod, 6013, maybe, depending of course, about 125 to 140 amps. It makes a smooth nice weld with good penertration. If you are using 3/32 rod then lower amps would work, but I don't think 3/32 is large enough for 1/4 in. stock. I like a fairly large bead that is smooth and penetrates well which I get with the above settings.



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Sage

05-02-2001 21:34:07




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 Re: Re: Welding angle iron in reply to Tom, 05-02-2001 17:56:20  
Burn a 7018 between 110-125 amps, maybe higher amps depending on your skill. Learn to weld with a 7018 in all positions, and you will seldom use a 6013 or 6011 rod again.



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