How To Select Arc Welding Electrodes. For materials with wide root openings select an electrode such as an E4312 that creates a concave weld face suitable for bridging gaps and making groove welds. In other words hook up the electrode holder to the negative and the work clamp to the positive.
Contact our experts now. Vertical up or 3G point the rod up between 30 to 45 degrees. Flat or 1G you drag the rod between 10 to 30 degrees in the direction of your movement.
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Horizontal or 2G you point the rod upward between 30 and 45 degrees and drag it toward your direction of travel with a side tilt of 10 to 30 degrees. Contact us today at 800 341-5215 and discover for yourself the many reasons why Select-Arc sets The Standard of Excellence in Tubular Welding Electrodes. If youre working on a joint with a tight fit-up or one that is not bevelled use an electrode that provides a digging arc to ensure sufficient penetration such as an E4310 or E4311. Arc welding electrodes are identified using the AWS American Welding Society numbering system and are made in sizes from 116 to 516.