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how to select welding electrode / flux /wire



i want to know how to select correct electrode /flux/wire.

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From: Welder Gary

this is a very complex question. the first question should be what type of metal are you welding? then what welding process are you using? what shielding gas? what position will the weld be made (flat, vertical, horizontal,overhead). contact your local welding supplier. don't go to a store that sales welding supplies and all other kinds of items, go to the suppliers that sale only welding equipment. they have several charts available to help indentify the proper consumables.


From: ashish jain

the imp is the thickness 7type of metal you are welding.
second is the type of welding process and then welding technique you select.i.e. go for root run or not,angle of torch,type of shield gas,quality of weld you need,travel speed/current and voltage you work (if you limit your self to a particular capacity mc0


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