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7018 3F TEE 105 AMPS

105 amps is the minimum amperage I would run for a 1/4" thick fillet tee joint.

Its just enough, but I prefer around 120 -125 amps

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WELD PROCESS = SMAW, SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING, STICK WELDING

METAL TYPE = CARBON STEEL 

THICKNESS = 1/4"

WELD TYPE = Fillet weld

JOINT TYPE = TEE

POSITION = 3f vertical uphill

AMPS = 105 AMPS ( 105 IS A FAIRLY LOW AMPERAGE FOR THIS ROD AND WELD JOINT)

POLARITY = DCEP

ELECTRODE = 7018 1/8”EXCALIBUR

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = ARC FORCE SET TO 3 

TIPS: DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS ELECTRODES REQUIRE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT AMPERAGE SETTINGS.

ANY SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION DISPLAYING AMPERAGE SHOULD GET YOU IN THE BALL PARK.TWEAK AMPS FROM THAT POINT AND ADJUST ARC CONTROL TO FIT THE SITUATION

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