Firepower 1440-0473 User Manual
Stick Consumable
Charts
STICK WELDING (SMAW)
AWS CLASS
POSITION POLARITY USAGE
All AC, DCEP
All
All
All DCEP
AWS CLASS DIA. (IN.)
3/32
1/8
5/32
5/64
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/32
1/8
5/32
3/32
1/8
5/32
AC, DCEN,
DCEP
AC, DCEN,
DCEP
MIN.
Min. - 1/8" *
All-purpose stick electrode; used for carbon and galvanized steel; deep penetration and ideal for
welding light to medium amounts of dirty, rusty or painted materials; 60,000 PSI tensile strength.
Light to medium penetrating all-purpose stick electrode; for use on carbon steel; good for general
Low-hydrogen electrode; for low, medium and high-carbon steels; ideal for out-of-position welding
all-purpose applications and joints with poor fit-up; 60,000 PSI tensile strength.
For higher-deposition requirements; ideal for applications requiring light
penetration and faster travel speeds; 70,000 PSI tensile strength.
and tacking; not recommended for low-voltage AC Welders; 70,000 PSI tensile strength.
ELECTRODE AMPERAGE CHART
AMPERAGE RANGE
50A
1/16"- 1/4" *
1/16"-1/4" *
1/16"- 1/4" *
100A
1/8"- 1/2" *
1/8"-1/2" *
1/16"- 1/4" *
1/8"- 1/2" *
1/8"- 1/2" *
1/4"- Up *
1/4"- Up *
150A
200A
*Plate Thickness
1/4"- Up *
1/4"- Up *
MAX.
FILLER METAL
Carbon Steel
Carbon steel, or plain-carbon steel, is mostly iron and carbon with other elements in quantities too small to affect their properties. A low carbon content means it is
similar to iron, soft, and easily formed. The more carbon content, the harder and stronger the metal becomes, but it is also less moldable and harder to weld.
At a higher carbon content, the metal’s melting point is lower and it has less resistance to higher temperatures. Such steel should not be used in an environment
where sparks would pose a potential safety problem.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel contains a high chromium and low carbon content, and upon contact with oxygen creates a chromium oxide layer that gives passive protection against
corrosion from moisture. When certain high-strength alloys such as aluminum come into contact with carbon steel, such as being brushed by carbon steel wire, a
deposit of carbon steel is left behind that can cause rust. That same carbon steel transfer can happen in the other direction, which is why once a stainless steel
brush is used on carbon steel it should never be used on stainless steel again. Also, stainless steel brushes should be stored away from any area that might contain
carbon steel particles, such as a steel workbench. Stainless steel wire brushes should be degreased before operation, and if they are stored after use they should be
degreased and wrapped in plastic. If they are stored without protection, their magnetic properties could allow particles to be collected that lead to after-rust.
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Stick Electrode
Overview
ELECTRODE PART NUMBER CHART
Rod Size 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box 50 lb Box
TYPE 6011
3/32" 1440-0115 1440-0116 1440-0117 1440-0118
1/8" 1440-0105 1440-0106 1440-0107 1440-0108
‡
5/32" 1440-0095 1440-0096 1440-0097 1440-0098
TYPE 6013
3/32" 1440-0145 1440-0146 1440-0147 1440-0148
1/8" 1440-0134 1440-0135 1440-0136 1440-0137
‡
5/32" 1440-0124 1440-0125 1440-0126 1440-0127
TYPE 7014
3/32" 1440-0205 1440-0206 1440-0207 1440-0208
1/8" 1440-0200 1440-0201 1440-0202 1440-0203
‡
5/32" 1440-0150 1440-0151 1440-0152 1440-0153
TYPE 7018
3/32" 1440-0195 1440-0196 1440-0197 1440-0198
1/8" 1440-0185 1440-0186 1440-0187 1440-0188
‡
5/32" 1440-0180 1440-0181 1440-0182 1440-0183
STICK ELECTRODE
STICK ELECTRODE
STICK ELECTRODE
STICK ELECTRODE
ELECTRODE DESCRIPTIONS
TYPE 6011 Mild Steel Current: AC/DC
All position electrode. Use when you are unable to
prepare a welding surface. Its deep penetration
allows welds through rust, scale, oil and dirt.
TYPE 6013 Mild Steel Current: AC/DC
All position electrode. Best used with clean or
prepared welding surface. Excellent for low heat
applications designed for general purpose.
TYPE 7014 Iron Powder Current: AC/DC
All position electrode. Best used with clean or prepared
welding surface with Medium to Low penetration. Designed
for high deposition and high electrode travel speed.
TYPE 7018 Low Hydrogen Current: AC/DC
All position electrode. Best used with clean or
prepared welding surface with Medium penetration.
Designed to produce X-ray quality welds.
E6024 Quick Start Mild Steel Current: AC/DC
Best used with clean or prepared welding surface and excellent
for low heat applications. Flat & horizontal fillet only.
STICK
EXPERIENCE
EXPERT
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
STICK
EXPERIENCE
SKILLED
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
Rod Size 1 lb Box 5 lb Box 10 lb Box Job Pack
1/16" 1440-0412 1440-0413
3/32" 1440-0165
1/8" 1440-0155 1440-0156
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3/32"
1/8"
3/32" 1440-0440
1/8" 1440-0083
3/32" 1440-0423
1/8" 1440-0425 1440-0374 1440-0424
1/8" 1440-0419 1440-0420
†See Page 59 for Job Packs Available
‡For 230V Operation Only
E6024 QUICK START ELECTRODE
308 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODE
E-309L STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODE
1440-0497
1440-0496
NICKEL 55 CAST IRON
NICKEL 99 CAST IRON
E4043 ALUMINUM ARC ELECTRODE
†
308 Stainless Steel Current: AC/DC
Used for all 200 and 300 series stainless up to and
including 308. Provides equal or better corrosion
resistance than base metal and can also be used to
fabricate and repair austenitic manganese steel.
E-309L Current: AC/DC
Used for welding/joining of 300 series stainless to mild steel.
Provides equal or better corrosion resistance than base metal.
Nickel 55 Cast Iron Current: AC/DC*
Best used for repairing cast iron/ heavy cast iron selections.
Repairs cylinder blocks, exhaust manifold, and machines bases.
Smooth arc characteristics produce strong welds at low amps.
Nickel 99 Cast Iron Current: AC/DC*
All position electrode. Best used on cast iron parts that
are subject to heating and cooling, such as engine
blocks, cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds.
E4043 Aluminum Arc Current: DC
Best used for weld with strength ductility and corrosion
resistance equal to parent metal. Applications include
aluminum, sheet metal, plates, castings, tanks and piping.
*DC Recommended
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
STICK
EXPERIENCE
EXPERT
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Stick Electrode
Selection Sheet
MST 140i MST 180i MST 220i
ELECTRODES
Type 6011 Mild Steel
Type 6013 Mild Steel
Type 7014 Iron Powder
Type 7018 Low Hydrogen
E6024 Quick Start
308 Stainless Steel
E-309L Stainless Steel
Nickel 55 Cast Iron
Nickel 99 Cast Iron
E4043 Aluminum Arc
Up to 3/32" Up to 5/32" Up to 5/32" Up to 3/32" Up to 5/32" Up to 5/32"
NO
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED SKILLED
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE NOVICE
EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT EXPERT
EXPERT EXPERT NO EXPERT EXPERT
Each electrode is unique and when working with different
materials (Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, etc.) they require
different preparations. We recommended researching the proper
welding preparation guidelines for the materials before welding.
TIG 140 ACDC TIG 200 ACDC
TIG 160S
STICK
EXPERIENCE
NOVICE
STICK
EXPERIENCE
SKILLED
STICK
EXPERIENCE
EXPERT
These easy-to-use electrodes are multi-position electrodes and are simple
to use when welding. Little preparation time, forgivable arc lengths, and
wide range of techniques are possible with these electrodes.
Using the intermediate electrodes will require some skill. The electrodes and
metals you’re working with will require more preparation before welding and
require you to maintain the Arc Length.
Professional welding skills are needed to use these electrodes. These
electrodes require precision while welding, as there is minimal leeway for
operator error, and unique techniques maybe required.
FILLER METAL
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