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MODULE NO.: 7 Shielded Metal Arc Welding

LESSON NO: 7 Selecting the Electrode

(Enumerate the topics to be delivered in the module)

1. E-6010 Electrode
2. E-6011 Electrode
3. E-6012 Electrode
4. E-6013 Electrode
5. E-6015 Electrode
6. E-6020 Electrode
7. E-7014 Electrode
8. E-7016 & 7018 Electrode

Overview

Shielded metal arc welding electrodes, sometimes referred to as welding

rods, stick electrodes, or simply electrodes, have two parts. These two parts are the
inner core wire and a flux covering.
The functions of the core wire include the following:

• To provide some of the alloying elements

• To provide an arc stabilizer
• To serve as an insulator
• To provide a slag cover to protect the weld bead
• To provide a protective gaseous shield during welding

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1.Current Settings for Different Types of Electrodes

2.Diameter of Electrodes
3 .Amperes
4.Arc Volt
Study Guide

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Learning Competency

1.Select the Proper Electrode

2.Set the Current Settings Correctly
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(Refer to your syllabus for the Learning Outcomes)

1. Select the proper electrode

Topic Presentation

Conserving and Storing Electrodes

Most electrodes are costly therefore every bit of the electrode should be
consumed. Do not discard stub until they are to only 1 ½ to 2” long.
Always store electrodes in a dry place when expose to moisture, the coating
has a tendency to disintegrate in storing electrodes be sure they are not bumped,
bent, or stepped on, since this will remove the coating and make the electrode used
less

Selecting Mild Steel Electrodes

E-6010 This electrode is known as an all position electrode, meaning that it
can be used for welding in any position such as flat, horizontal, verticaland overhead

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position.It is suitable only on DC machines with reversed polarity and it is designed

primarily for welding mild steel low alloy steels. The E- 6010 Electrode is used a
great deal for ship, construction, buildings, bridges, tanks and piping.

Current Settings for E-6010 Electrodes

Dia. Of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/16 20-40 20-22
5/64 25-60 20-22
3/32 30-80 22-24
1/8 80-120 24-26
5/32 120-160 24-26
3/16 140-220 26-30
7/32 170-250 26-30
1/4 200-300 28-32
5/16 250-350 28-32

E-6011 This electrode is similar to the E-6010 except that it is made

especially for AC machines although the electrode can be used on DC machines with
reversed polarity it does not work quite as well as the E- 6010 The amperage and
voltage settings for E-6011 are the same as E-6010.

E-6012 This electrode may be used on either DC or AC welders when

employed on DC welders the current must be set for straight polarity. The electrode
provide medium penetration a quite type arc, slight spatter and dense slag. Although
it is considered an all position, it is used in greater quantities for flat and horizontal
position welds. This electrode is especially useful to bridge gaps under conditions of
poor fit -up work that is joints where the edges do not fit too closely together.

Current Settings for E-6012 Electrodes

Dia. Of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/16 20-40 17-20
5/64 20-60 17-21
3/32 30-80 17-21

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1/8 80-130 18-22

5/32 120-180 18-22
3/16 140-250 20-24
7/32 170-300 20-24
1/4 200-400 20-24
5/16 250-500 22-26

E- 6013 Electrodes of this type are very similar to E- 6012 with a few slight
exceptions. Slag removal is better and the arc can be maintained easier especially
with small diameter electrodes thus permitting better operation with lower open circuit
voltage. Although the electrode is used particularly for welding sheet metal, it has
many other applications. It works well in all positions and it functions very well on AC
welders.

Current Settings for E-6013 Electrodes

Dia. Of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/16 20-40 17-20

5/64 25-50 17-20
3/32 30-80 17-21
1/8 70-120 18-22
5/32 120-170 18-22
3/16 140-240 20-24
7/32 170-300 21-25
¼ 200-350 22-26
5/16 250-450 23-27

Electrodes of the E-6015 classification are intended for DC machines with

reversed polarity only. They are used in welding higher strength, high carbon, alloy
steels without under bead cracking

Current Settings for E-6015 Electrodes

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Dia. Of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/32 70-110 20-22
1/8 100-150 20-22
5/32 135-200 21-23
3/16 160-240 22-247
7/32 260-320 23-25
1/4 300-375 24-27
5/16 350-450 24-28

E-6020 electrode designed to produced flat or slightly concave horizontal

welds with either DC or AC current and straight reverse polarity. It will take a very
high current and produce deep penetration. The electrode is used a great deal to
weld pressure vessels.

Current Settings for E- 6020 Electrodes

Dia. Of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/8 100-140 24-28

5/32 120-180 26-30
3/16 175-250 30-36
7/32 200-325 30-36
1/4 250-400 30-36
5/16 350-450 32-28

E-7014.This electrode has a thick coating with approximately 30 percent of

the coating consisting of iron powder. The iron powder permits higher welding
currents and therefore means higher deposition rates and welding speed.
E-7016 & E-7018 These are low hydrogen electrodes designed for welding
high sulfur and high carbon steels.
Both the E-7016 and 7018 are classified as all position electrodes and
operate with either AC or DC reverse polarity current.

Current Settings for E – 7016 and E- 7018 Electrodes

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Dia. Of Electrode Amperes Arc Volt

3/32 65-110 17-22
1/8 100-65 18-22
5/32 140-220 20-24
3/16 150-275 21-25
7/32 240-340 22-27
1/4 300-400 23-28
5/16 375-475 24-28

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Guided Exercises / Learning Activities

1.Give the meaning of the different electrodes

E-6011,E-6012,6013,6015,6020,7014,7016 &7018 Electrodes
2.Complete the Current Settings for E-6010

Dia. Of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/16 _____________ _______
______________ _____________ _______
3/32 _____________ _______
1/8 _____________ _______
______________ _____________ _______
3/16 _____________ _______

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Assessment

1.Complete the Current Settings for E-6012 Electrodes

Dia. Of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/16
5/64
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16
7/32
1/4
5/16

2.Current Settings for E-6013

Dia. of Electrodes Amperes Arc Volt

1/16
5/64
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/16

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Assignment

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References

1.Welding Skills and Practices by Giachino

2.Welding Principles and Applications by Larry Jeffus and Harold V. Johnson

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