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by pipelinedreams
Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Vertical welding 7018 problems
Replies: 13
Views: 1222

Re: Vertical welding 7018 problems

Ok so here is what I have to do .

1)3F uphill SMAW 7018 1/8 6 stringers Tee joint must be tacked 90 degrees
2) 3F uphill SMAW 7018 1/8 3 pass weave Tee joint must be tacked 90 degrees
3) 2F SMAW 7018 3/32 6 beads stringers

What a good amperage for these? I'm welding on 1/4 steel
by pipelinedreams
Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:38 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Vertical welding 7018 problems
Replies: 13
Views: 1222

Vertical welding 7018 problems

I have a Everlast 140st and im running 1/8 7018 between 95 amps to 110 and I welding vertical on 1/8 flat bar. and while Im doing my stingers what is a good amperage because I just keep burning holes in it. Because I have a welding competition at the end of January thanks! :cry:
by pipelinedreams
Sun May 18, 2014 10:22 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Dumb Question
Replies: 7
Views: 3325

Dumb Question

But what does SCH mean in welding terms like when people say ( 2'' sch 160 ) what does that mean?