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DUAL SHIELD FLUX CORE CARBON STEEL 3/8" PLATE 3G PLATE TEST 

Settings for dual shield flux core 3g plate .045" Lincoln 71m wire

WELD PROCESS = DUAL SHIELD FLUX CORE, FCAW-G ( GAS SHIELDED)

METAL TYPE = CARBON STEEL 

THICKNESS = 3/8” 

WELD TYPE = groove weld 2 STRINGER COVER PASS

JOINT TYPE = butt JOINT 22.5 BEVELS, 1/4” GAP, 1/4” BACKING BAR

POSITION = 3G vertical uphill

VOLTS = 24 volts

WIRE SPEED = 330 IPM

WIRE SIZE = .045” LINCOLN 71M

POLARITY = DCEP

GAS FLOW = 25-30 CFH C25 GAS

CTWD (STICKOUT) = 3/4”-1 “  

FILLER METAL = LINCOLN 71M OUTERSHIELD .045"

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = 

TIPS:A longer stickout aka contact to work distance CTWD of 3/4” to 1” provides best results Using too short a stickout can result in worm tracks

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