3-3. Stick (SMAW) Volt-Ampere Curves
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
30A SOFT
0
0
50
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
30A SOFT
0
0
50
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XX10 STICK VA CURVES
30A STIFF
150
200
250
DC AMPS
XX18 STICK VA CURVES
30A STIFF
250A SOFT
100
150
200
DC AMPS
250A SOFT
250A STIFF
300
350
400
250A STIFF
250
300
Volt-ampere curves show minimum
and
maximum
voltage
amperage output capabilities of
welding power source. Curves of
other settings fall between curves
shown.
350
and