Recommended Welding Parameters:
Wire size
(in)
Wire extension from contact tip (in) Cup size (in) Shielding gas flow rate* (cubic ft/hr)
0.045 5/8-3/4 5/8 40-50

*Recommended gas: 75% Argon+25% CO2
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Recommende Welding Conditions:
Wire size (in) Wire Feed Speed (in/min) Current DC-EP* (amp) Arc Voltage** (volt) Deposition Rate (lbs/hr)
0.045 140
150
180
220
260
300
345
420
480
560

130
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
300

22-23
22-24
23-25
24-26
24-27
25-27
27-29
27-29
28-30
28-31
3.9
4.2
5.0
6.1
7.2
8.4
9.6
11.7
13.4
15.6
 
Type of Current: DC (+)
Packing: (1) 44 lb spool per carton.
2,640 lbs on one pallet
Tables shown are approximate values that will
vary with changes in welding conditions.
*DC-Electrode positive
**Arc voltage is measured at the wire feeder
Deposition efficiency is approximately 90%
Bead appearence and macro cross-section. Wire diameter: 0.045"
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Horizontal Fillet

Horizontal Fillet Welding: 250 amp

Vertical upward

Vertical upward welding: 220 amp