Size Of Electrode; Storage Of Electrodes; Electrode Polarity - CIGWELD WELDSKILL 200HF Operating Manual

Description Diameter
2.5mm
Satincrome
3.2mm
309Mo-17
4.0mm
2.0mm
2.5mm
Satincrome
3.2mm
316L-17
2.5/3.2mm
4.0mm
2.5mm
3.2mm
Weldall
2.5/3.2mm
4.0mm
Castcraft 55 3.2mm
2.5mm
3.2mm
Castcraft 100
Blisterpack
4.0mm

6.04 Size of Electrode

The electrode size is determined by the thickness of metals being joined and can also be governed by the type
of welding machine available. Small welding machines will only provide sufficient current (amperage) to run
the smaller size electrodes.
For most work, a 2.5mm electrode will be quite sufficient. A 2.5mm electrode will give just as strong a joint
but may require a few more weld runs to be put down to fill the joint.
For thin sections, it is necessary to use smaller electrodes otherwise the arc may burn holes through the job.
A little practice will soon establish the most suitable electrode for a given application.

6.05 Storage of Electrodes

Always store electrodes in a dry place and in their original containers.

6.06 Electrode Polarity

Electrodes are connected to the Electrode Holder, and the Work Lead is connected to the work piece. Consult
the Electrode manufacturer's information for the correct polarity.
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OPERATING MANUAL
CIGWELD Electrode Selection Chart cont'd
Pack Part No.
2.5 kg 611692
2.5 kg 611693
2.5 kg 611694
2,5 kg 611661
2.5 kg 611662
2.5 kg 611663
Blisterpack 322215
2.5 kg 611664
2.5 kg 611702
2.5 kg 611703
Blisterpack 322216
2.5 kg 611704
2.5 kg 611723
2.5 kg 611732
2.5 kg 611733
Blisterpack 322217
2.5 kg 611734
Table 6-1 Types of Electrodes
6-3
Application
Stainless Steel type for 309 and 309L grades. It is
also suitable for welding of dissimilar welding of
other 300 series stainless steels.
Stainless Steel type for welding of matching Mo
bearing grades, 316 and 316L.
High alloy stainless steel type for welding of unknown
steels, repair of die or tool steels and for joining
dissimilar steels. (Not recommended for cast iron).
For repair and maintenance welding of S.G. cast iron,
meehanite and other cast irons. It produces a higher
strength weld than Castcraft 100.
Soft, Ductile Nickel type electrode for repair and
maintenance welding of a wide range of cast irons. It
has better "wetting" action than Castcraft 55.
200HF
OPERATION