Welding Guidelines; Welding Applications/Electrode Selection Guide - Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC 4000 Operator's Manual

B-10

WELDING GUIDELINES

WELDING APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE

Material Thickness
1/8" and thinner
3/16" Maximum
5/16" Maximum
Any Thickness
NOTES:
The values listed are suggested settings. Actual setting may vary depending on individual preference and/or
specific application. Beginners should use Lincoln E7018 AC.
For electrodes not listed, follow tables that are packed with the electrodes.
Ask for the Lincoln WELD DIRECTORY (Publication M210) for a complete listing of all Lincoln stick electrodes
available.
1 AWS = American Welding Society
OPERATION
TABLE B.4
Electrode Type
FLEETWELD ® 37
1 AWS E6013
FLEETWELD ® 180
AWS E6011
Lincoln 7018 AC
AWS E7018
FLEETWELD ® 37
AWS E6013
FLEETWELD ® 180
AWS E6011
WEARSHIELD ® ABR
POWER-ARC 4000
Size
3/32"
90 amps
1/8"
1/8"
1/8"
B-10
Setting
90 amps
70 amps
125 amps
90 amps
100 amps