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WELDING PROCEDURE GUIDELINES
Joint Design
Typical Welding Parameters (for 3.2mm wire)
Wall Thickness
Voltage(V)
Amp(A)
Travel Speed
Torch Angle
Shell Course
.4''-.55''
26-27
320-350
15-17 in/min
15°-20°
1st
(10-14 mm)
380-420 (mm/min)
27-29
450-480
19-20 in/min
2nd
480-520 (mm/min)
.63''-.71''
26-27
380-420
15-18 in/min
1st
(16-18 mm)
380-450 (mm/min)
27-29
450-480
19-20 in/min
15°-20°
2nd
480-520 (mm/min)
28-31
450-520
20-26 in/min
3rd
500-650 (mm/min)
26-27
380-420
15-18 in/min
1st
380-450 (mm/min)
27-29
450-480
19-20.5 in/min
15°-20°
2nd
.79''-.87''
480-520 (mm/min)
(20-22 mm)
28-31
450-520
20-26 in/min
3rd
480-520 (mm/min)
28-31
470-520
22-26 (in/min)
4th
550-650 (mm/min)
26-27
380-420
15-18 (in/min)
1st
380-450 (mm/min)
.95''-1.26''
27-29
450-480
19-20 (in/min)
15°-20°
2nd
(24-32 mm)
480-520 (mm/min)
28-31
450-520
20-26 (in/min)
3rd
500-650 (mm/min)
28-31
480-520
22-26 (in/min)
4th & up
550-650 (mm/min)
Note: The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing the information in these guidelines must be the sole
responsibly of the builder. Many variables in design, fabrication and service conditions affect the results obtained
in applying this type of information.
blunt side 2-3 mm
gap: 0mm
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