Stick Welding Stainless Steel Sheet Metal

To weld sheet metal with solid wires use electrode positive ep or reverse polarity.

Stick welding stainless steel sheet metal.

Https goo gl frdnss when most people think about welding light gauge material they think tig or in some. The real trick to weld sheet metal is to use a wire feed. Many times i have difficulty stick welding thin steel sheet metal without burning a hole in it. We need to establish what is considered thin metal.

Stick welding thin metal using 120 volt power beginner welding series. How to weld thin gauge steel similar to car body panel down to 8mm or 1 32 of an inch thick with arc or stick welder. In resistance welding lower current can be used because resistivity is higher. I m welding very t.

Subscribe for new videos every monday and friday. When deciding on this filler metal and process fabricators should weigh the upfront cost versus the productivity gains and the potential reduction in rework and cleanup. Stick welding sheet metal with 6013 rods. Stainless steels which require special welding procedures are discussed in later sections.

Follow along as i repair some thin metal using 6011 electrodes. A wire feed or tig welder is ideal for sheet metal but we will assume that you don t have one. Disclaimer due to factors beyond the. Stainless steel is generally helpful in welding.

I discuss metal prep. Less welding heat is required to make a weld because the heat is not conducted away from a joint as rapidly as in carbon steel. Bill miller bobcat 225. When welding 304 stainless steel er308 er308l and er308lsi wires are compatible but for welding 316l stainless you need a 316l wire.

While i realize tat mig or tig would be better are there any tips tricks that result in an acceptable stick weld of this material. With these materials use a tri mix gas 90 helium 8 argon and 2 co 2. Stick welding thin steel 04 18 2011 08 16 am.