Welding Rod Types and Sizes
https://www.globalindustrial.com/site/images/firepower/electrodes.pdf
6011 is good for deeper penetration at lower current, good for dirty metal.
Rod Size Selection
| ELECTRODE DIAMETER (THICKNESS) |
AMP RANGE |
PLATE |
| 1/16" |
20 - 40 |
UP TO 3/16" |
|
3/32" |
40 - 125 |
UP TO 1/4" |
|
1/8 |
75 - 185 |
OVER 1/8" |
|
5/32" |
105 - 250 |
OVER 1/4" |
|
3/16" |
140 - 305 |
OVER 3/8" |
|
1/4" |
210 - 430 |
OVER 3/8" |
|
5/16" |
275 - 450 |
OVER 1/2" |
