[TheForge] MIG setup

[Dave Brown]

At 23:40 10/24/04, you wrote:
>6013 is AC rod and if it runs fine you almost undoubtably have an AC
>machine. Odd number rods are AC, even are DC
>
>Go to the welding supply and get an AC 70xx rod. Get a couple lbs of
>different rods to try.
>
>Frosty

6013 is AC or DC.  The odd/even rule of thumb applies more to whether you 
not you a rod is suitable for AC, but all rods can be run DC.  See below.


ELECTRODES AND CURRENTS USED

    * EXX10   DC+ (DC reverse or DCRP) electrode positive.
    * EXX11   AC or DC- (DC straight or DCSP) electrode negative.
    * EXX12   AC or DC-
    * EXX13   AC, DC- or DC+
    * EXX14   AC, DC- or DC+
    * EXX15   DC+
    * EXX16   AC or DC+
    * EXX18   AC, DC- or DC+
    * EXX20   AC ,DC- or DC+
    * EXX24   AC, DC- or DC+
    * EXX27   AC, DC- or DC+
    * EXX28   AC or DC+
    *      NOTE  The EXX1X and EXX2X designate rod suitable for 1=All 
position, 2=Flat and overhead, 3=Flat only.
    *

My favorite rod for mild steel is E7018.  Some rod manufacturers make a 
7018-AC which is for AC use only and works very well there.

Dave Brown

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