Welding basics
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Welding current
[A]
Electrode angle
10 - 50
15° - 30°
50 - 200
30°- 45°
>200
45° - 75°
The shape of the electrode for DC welding has to be
and remain as sharp as a pencil. The angle of the point
depends on the welding current. When AC welding, it is
sufficient to sharpen the edge of the electrode slightly.
After a short time, a round to slightly convex form is built.
If the electrode tip is polluted due to dipping into the weld
pool or touching the filler wire, the respective part of the
electrode must be completely ground off. Restore the
original, pointed shape. Grind in longitudinal direction.
