Category: Stick Welding Support
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Washington Alloy 308L-16 Stick Electrode 10 LB. Package (5/32″ – 10 LBS.): Replacement Part Breakdown
Washington Alloy 308L-16 Stick Electrode 10 LB. Package (5/32″ – 10 LBS.) is the kind of consumable many shops keep on the shelf for stainless work, repair work, and general stick welding…
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Hypertherm 220971, Plasma Electrodes, Pack of (5): Replacement Part Breakdown
If you are sourcing replacement consumables for plasma cutting, the main job is not finding a part number. The job is verifying that the part matches the torch, the cutting process, and…
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AN RG-300-12 36″ ROD GUARD, Pack of (1): Replacement Part Breakdown
Rod storage looks simple until consumables get damaged, contaminated, or misplaced on the job. The AN RG-300-12 36″ Rod Guard, Pack of (1) is listed here as a replacement part reference for…
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Washington Alloy 9018-M 10lbs Welding Stick Electrode (3/32″): Product Breakdown
Washington Alloy 9018-M 10lbs Welding Stick Electrode (3/32″) is a low-hydrogen stick electrode intended for demanding structural and repair work where weld quality and toughness matter. The product description identifies it as…
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Stick Welding Porosity Checklist
Porosity in stick welding shows up as gas pockets in the weld metal. The usual causes are moisture, contamination, poor technique, or unstable shielding from the electrode. Use this checklist to isolate…
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Stick Weld Undercut Causes
Stick weld undercut is a groove melted into the base metal along the weld toe that is not filled back in with weld metal. It usually points to heat control, travel technique,…
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Stick Welding Excessive Slag Inclusion Causes
Stick welding slag inclusion problems are commonly caused by poor slag removal, low amperage, incorrect rod angle, improper restart technique, and bad joint preparation.
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Stick Welding Undercut Troubleshooting
Stick welding undercut is commonly caused by excessive amperage, fast travel speed, incorrect rod angle, long arc length, and poor weave technique.
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7018 Rod Sticking During Restarts: Causes and Fixes
Troubleshooting guide for 7018 rods sticking during restarts, including amperage, slag cleanup, polarity, rod storage, and restart technique.
