Welding Rod For Steel. Good Quality Easy Stiking 40mm Professional E6013 Mild Steel Welding Rods. A current is fed through this wire which helps to join two pieces of metal together firmly.
The main problem when welding this ferritic stainless steel is poor HAZ toughness. Also referred to as a low-hydrogen rod this electrode has a flux coating with a very low hydrogen content allowing a minimal amount of hydrogen into the weld puddle. 6010 electrodes used to deliver deep penetration 6011 can be used on either alternating or direct current 6012 is a general-purpose welding rod 6013 generates a soft arc with little splatter 7018 primarily used for low to moderate carbon steel welding and the characteristic of the 7024 welding rod is its high content of iron powder.
Why welding of stainless steel is difficult.
In certain cases namely SMAW and stick welders the wires actually melt becoming part of the weld itself. The mild steel and low alloy steel stick electrodes include the following varieties. Which Arc Welding Rods Should I Use. This electrode has low carbon content in it so it is used to weld 205L 349 and 338 stainless steel sheets or rods.