Welding Rods
Welding Rods
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What dose the letters stand for on welding rods ?
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RE: Welding Rods
The term "rods" can be used for many processes such as SMAW, GTAW, PAW, OFW, etc.
An example:
E7018
E = electrode
70 = tensile strength in ksi
1 = all position
8 = polarity (DC+ and AC) and coating type (low-hydrogen/potassium/iron powder)
There are many examples for several processes.
RE: Welding Rods