Welding Rod Usage. The electrode is made up of materials which are similar to that of the metals chosen to be welded. SMAW welding uses electrodes which are coated in various chemicals which protect the joints during the welding process.
The Simple Welding Rods are a high-quality welding rods sintered from a special mix of different metal powders and are used to weldbraze primarily Aluminum and Aluminum alloys but can be used to braze any other non-magnetic metals except for stainless steel. As you create a weld the welding electrode covering disintegrates. The E6012 electrode is used for welding thin sheet metal such as window frames metal furniture automobiles rolling stock freight cars and ships.
Below youll see various common types of welding rods other information.
These six different types of welding rods are the most uses and quite popular in the welding industry. Well cover these all individually for each welding rod. What welding rod do I use to weld stainless to mild steel. The electrode is made up of materials which are similar to that of the metals chosen to be welded.