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This is a sure way to get your rod stuck. The welding electrode which is commonly known as welding rod is a piece of flux-coated metal wire that also acts as filler when used in the welding process known as the shielded metal arc welding or SMAW. Well the size of a welding rod usually depends on the depth of the metal that needs to be welded.
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This is because the 6011 welding rod offers a deep weld penetration and has a strong arc as a downside it produces very little slag and has a fast-freeze puddle. You can use aluminum rods on aluminum only and they typically are used only for really thick pieces about 025 inch and thicker. We Offer Specialized Welding Solutions in ER2594 ER2209 2205 DSS 2507 Duplex SDSS. Getting a quality shield on your cast iron piece promotes better merging potential.