DUAL SHIELD CARBON STEEL 3/8" PLATE 4G TEST COVER PASS 2 BEAD CAP

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Gas shielded flux core wires from different companies require slightly different settings even when the same diameter is used.

the settings listed below should help get you very close

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

METAL TYPE = CARBON STEEL 

THICKNESS = 3/8” 

WELD TYPE = GROOVE WELD COVER PASS

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

POSITION = 4G OVERHEAD

VOLTS = 25 volts

WIRE SPEED = 360 IPM

WIRE SIZE = .045” LINCOLN ULTRACORE 71A85

POLARITY = DCEP

GAS FLOW = 25-30 CFH C25 GAS

CTWD (STICKOUT) = 3/4”-1 “  

FILLER METAL = .045” LINCOLN ULTRACORE 71A85

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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