Arc Welding Electrodes - ESAB CIGWELD WeldSkill 185LCD Operating Manual

WeldSkill 185LCD
Figure 6-2: STICK Mode Amps Setting screen
Electrode Holder Lead

6.02 Arc Welding Electrodes

Metal arc welding electrodes consist of a core wire surrounded by a flux coating. The flux coating is applied
to the core wire by an extrusion process.
The coating on arc welding electrodes serves a number of purposes:
A. To provide a gaseous shield for the weld metal, and preserve it from contamination by the atmosphere
whilst in a molten state.
B. To give a steady arc by having 'arc stabilisers' present, which provide a bridge for current to flow across.
C. To remove oxygen from the weld metal with 'deoxidisers'.
D. To provide a cleansing action on the work piece and a protective slag cover over the weld metal to prevent
the formation of oxides while the metal is solidifying. The slag also helps to produce a bead of the desired
contour.
E. To introduce alloys into the weld deposits in special type electrodes.
STICK (MMAW) Welding
26v
MIG Torch Polarity Lead not connected
Figure 6-4: Setup For STICK (MMAW) Welding
Figure 6-3: STICK Welding Screen
Negative Welding Terminal
Positive Welding Terminal
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Work Lead
6-2
240VAC
10A
Mains Supply
0-5605