Andrew Cardin - Stick Welding Overhead Round Tube to Plate 4f with 5/32" 7018
Intro to Stick Welding (SMAW) • 5m 23s
Welding Overhead 4F position tube to plate with 5/32" 7018 is a bit more challenging than with smaller electrodes but the same fundamentals apply for the most part.
Tight arc length, rod angle, and restarts are demonstrated with instructive arc shots and body positioning.
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1/4" backing bar, 1/4" gap
7018 1/8" dcep 130-135 amps root
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Stick Welding 3G 7018 Plate Test 3/8"...
This video covers Welding a 3G Plate Test 3/8" thick with 1/4" Backing and 1/4" gap using 7018 1/8" at 120 amps
Toward the end of the video, you will see instructions for padding beads vertical uphill using 7018 1/8"
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Stick Welding 3G Weld Test - 5/32" 7018
Controlling the puddle, getting adequate penetration, avoiding undercut, preventing arc blow, and complying with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria are all important.
Some welders are being required to test using 5/32" 7018 electrodes instead of smaller diameter electrodes like 1/8". 130 amps is at the...
