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This is a discussion on Welding calculator within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Ever start to stick weld and try to figure out the right settings for the material vs rod used? Miller ...
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09-23-2007, 01:50 PM
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 Welding calculator
Ever start to stick weld and try to figure out the right settings for the material vs rod used? Miller has cleaned up the process with their welding calculator. Just input your material and the rod and they will suggest the best amp settings for your welder, the polarity and other tips. Now if your into TIG MIG and the other stuff, click here.
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09-23-2007, 10:20 PM
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still hard to beat the old fashioned stick rod calculator. The Diameter of the rod in Thousandts of an inch = the amperage to use. 1/8 rod = .125 inch = 125 amps as a starting place then fine tune to the job at hand.
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