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A simple guide on different stick welding electrodes and how to use them

The following types of welding rods are commonly used at home or at work to provide repairs, fabricate structures, and carry out small-scale engineering. They are used by people all over the world. 6010 Stick Welding Electrodes 6010 rods are Fast Freeze electrodes, meaning they cool quickly and prevent the weld pool from becoming too hot. This makes them ideal for thin beads with deep penetration. They’re great for welding over rust and dirt, so you don’t need to clean your material first. Keep in mind, 6010 rods only work with Direct Current Electrode Positive (DC+). 6011 Stick Welding Electrodes The 6011 is similar to the 6010, also a Fast Freeze electrode. It’s excellent for root passes and pipe welding, with a smaller weld pool

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Cutting-Edge Welding Technologies in China

 Key Points from Professor Jia Chuanbao’s Presentation (Shandong University) –The Intersection of Advanced Technology and Craftsmanship (1) Dated 15-Nov, 2024 1. Visual Sensing and Deep Learning:    – Uses visual sensors to capture images of the welding pool.    – Applies deep learning algorithms to identify and predict the welding penetration state. 2. CNN-LSTM Network:    – Combines Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks for welding process prediction.    – Achieves a prediction error of less than 0.5 and an accuracy of 99% for full penetration welding. 3. Rotating Arc Narrow Gap GTAW Technology:    – This technology, which has independent intellectual property rights, is suitable for welding thick plates in high-end industries like nuclear power and marine engineering.    –

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7 Tips for smooth weld on CO2 gas shielded welding

Breaking Down CO2 Gas Shielded Welding: What You Gotta Know Let’s Talk Wire Length: Just Right: Think of it like this – your wire should be sticking out about 10-15 times its thickness from the nozzle. That’s your sweet spot. If you’re working with something beefier, go a bit longer; if it’s on the smaller side, keep it shorter. Too Long and What Happens?: If that wire’s too long, it heats up too much, melts too fast, and you end up with a mess – think spatter, weak welding, and a shaky arc. Plus, your gas shield won’t do its job right. Too Short, Then What?: Go too short, and you’re risking burning your nozzle. Plus, it’s a pain with the wire feed and can

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Welding direction’s effects on welding beam

Basic Concept  Melting pole gas shielded welding, the operator holds the torch in the right hand, from right to left direction welding, torch nozzle and welding direction is obtuse angle (> 90 °) is called the left welding method; from left to right direction welding, torch nozzle and the welding direction is an acute angle (< 90 °) is called the right welding method. If the operator’s left hand when holding the torch, the welding direction is just the opposite, Figure 1 for the left welding method and the right welding method schematic diagram. Fig. 1 Schematic diagram of the leftward and rightward welding methods The angle between the torch axis and the surface of the weldment is the working angle; In the plane where

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The 133 Canton Fair 2023 Spring

Welding consumables are enjoying their climb in sales of 2023 in the world.   Since 2007, welding wire is AKWELD’s main product supplied to global customers. We also specialize in CO2 copper wire and many other items, over thirty countries’ clients & users are enjoying the products because they get premium quality and consistent quality products.   When you make welding products purchase plan, never delay to ask us for advices, assuring you only the professional work.    

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