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False, this will cause contamination of the tungsten electrode as there will be insufficient gas coverage.

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When welding with 7018 rod is the electrode holder positive and the ground negative?

Yes, the electrode holder (stinger) is positive and the ground is negative which means you would be welding DC positive.


What filler metal is used to weld monel 400 to Inconel?

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When to use dc welding machine and ac welding machine?

Dc welding can be used for non consumable electrodes with consumable electrode heat is transferred from electrode to work by molten metal. Ac welding is desirable for aluminum and magnesium, because it helps break up oxides AC is more stable than Dc.


How does length of gas nozzle effect mig welding?

The legth of the gas nozzle can affect the MIG welding process because it modifies the "electrode extension" or so called stickout. The longer the nozzle the longer electrode extension needed to keep the arc away from it thus the value od the welding current and arc voltage changes. These changes will have a great effect on the weld.


What is the meaning consumable welding?

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What does the E stand for on a welding rod?

It stands for electrode. As opposed to R ( rod) for gas welding or TIG welding. If it carries electrical current it is an electrode.


What does en indicate on a welding rod?

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Electrode that is used up during welding is said to be?

If you are referring to the small unusable piece of welding rod that is left after welding, most call it a electrode stub.


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What type of welding which do not require a molten electrode?

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