Anyone using the 80T-AC Plus rods? - WeldingWeb
Nov 3, 2018 · I really like the 80T-AC rods think of them as a hybrid between 6010 and 7018 but with an 80,000 tensile. In a maintenance and repair shop they work well. One cool feature is …
What is a good general use Arc welding rod?
Dec 1, 2022 · 6010 (or 6011 if you're limited to AC weld current) and 7018 (7018AC for AC machines) cover about 99.9% of what I do. I agree that 7018 is the best ,, especially when you …
7018 vs 7018ac, and amperage recommencations - WeldingWeb
Jun 1, 2020 · E7018 AC mild steel "Low Hydrogen" welding rods easily produce quality results on smaller amperage AC/DC welders. It is suitable for all positions on hardenable steels where no …
Using ac rods in dc welder and vise versa - WeldingWeb
Jul 31, 2009 · Your 7018ac rods are especially made for use with buzz box welders, which don't have as much "oomph" for striking an arc compared to "real" welding machines. 7018ac's …
Suggested welding rods
Mar 20, 2022 · To the OP: The best advice I think I can give you is to get to your local tractor supply and buy a 5 lb package of each of the following, all in 1/8 inch size: 6011, 6013, 7014, …
best electrode for mild steel with 225 AC buzzbox - WeldingWeb
Jan 25, 2009 · I've owned a Lincoln 225 AC welder for years. I weld primary mild steel repair jobs around the farm. I pretty much just use 6011. Works good, especially on old rusty metal with …
DC vs. AC stick welding
Mar 17, 2015 · AC is fine for what it is, and lots of people weld lots of stuff successfully with AC only using AC rods (6011, 6013, 7014, 7018AC). But you will have a better overall experience, …
7024 Welding Rods
Oct 1, 2020 · MIDSTATES 300 AMP AC ... 7024 Welding Rods Originally Posted by smithdoor. I am surprise they still make ...
Best welding rod brand
Aug 15, 2016 · the debate about the best welding rods can go on indefinitely. the absolute worst welding rods are welder's choice. stay far away. only bad rod i ever got was airco 7018 long …
Old welding rods?
Oct 14, 2011 · chopnhack, you haven't mentioned whether your welding machine is AC, DC, or AC/DC. E6010 is DC only, E7018 is supposed to be either AC or DC, yet it likes DC far better, …