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TIG Amperage Values
24 Ga (0.024 in)
16 Ga (0.060 in)
Material Type
(0.6 mm)
Steel (DC -)
25-35 A
Stainless Steel (DC -)
25-35 A
24 Ga (0.024 in)
1/16" (0.062 in)
(0.6 mm)
Aluminum (AC)
25-35 A
16 Ga (0.060 in)
(1.5 mm) or
24 Ga (0.024 in)
1/16" (0.062 in)
(0.6 mm)
Suggested Tungsten
1/16"
Diameter
(1.6mm)
Suggested Filler
1/16"
Metal Diameter
(1.6mm)
STICK Amperage Values
Stick Electrode
Diameter
3/32" (2.4 mm)
Steel E6011 / E6013 (DC +)
1/8" (3.2 mm)
5/32" (4.0 mm)
3/32" (2.4 mm)
Steel E7018 (DC +)
1/8" (3.2 mm)
5/32" (4.0 mm)
E6011 Deeper penetrating electrode that can be used in all positions. Frequently used for joining pipe.
Shallower penetrating electrode that can be used in all positions. Commonly used for wide root openings,
E6013
or conditions of poor t up.
E7018 Low hydrogen electrode used for joints involving high-strength (structural), high carbon,
or low alloy steels. Smooth arc with medium arc penetration. Can be used in all positions.
Recommended Helmet Shade Lens Settings
Before you weld - refer to http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety for
additional safety information.
Stick
TIG
Material Thickness
12 Ga (0.105 in)
10 Gauge (0.135 in)
(1.5 mm)
(2.7 mm)
(3.4 mm)
70-85 A
80-100 A
90-120 A
70-85 A
80-100 A
90-120 A
0.090"
1/8" (0.125 in)
(1.6 mm)
(2.3 mm)
(3.2 mm)
75-85 A
85-110 A
120-135
Material Thickness
12 Ga (0.105 in)
10 Ga (0.135 in)
(2.7 mm) or
(3.4 mm) or
0.090"
1/8" (0.125 in)
(1.6 mm)
(2.3 mm)
(3.2 mm)
3/32"
3/32"
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
(2.4 mm)
(2.4 mm)
1/16"
3/32"
3/32"
(1.6 mm)
(2.4 mm)
(2.4 mm)
12 Gauge
10 Gauge
(0.105 in) (2.7 mm)
(0.135 in) (3.4 mm)
50-70A
60-80A
65-85A
75-95A
90-110A
115-135A
70-90A
80-100A
90-110A
105-125A
105-125A
115-135A
AMPS
10
20
40
60
80
7
8-10
3/16"
(4.8 mm)
130-160 A
130-160 A
3/16"
(4.8 mm)
165-195 A
3/16"
(4.8 mm)
3/32"
(2.4 mm)
1/8"
(3.2mm)
3/16"
(4.7 mm)
-
90-110A
130-150A
90-110A
115-135A
140-160A
120
160
180
200
8-10
10-12
8-12
10-14
Tungsten -
Pure Tungsten is NOT Recommended
Color
Tungsten Types
AC
DC
Polarity
Polarity
X
Gold
1.5% Lanthanated
Blue
2% Lanthanted
X
X
Grey
2% Ceriated
X
X
X
X
Chartreuse or
1.5% Lanthanum,
Purple (E3Æ)
0.08% Zirconium,
0.08% Yttrium
White
0.8% Zirconiated
X
Tungsten Preparation
Tungsten should have a blunt tip.
Stick Drag Technique
Correct Arc Length
1/16î to 1/8î
(1.6 to 3.2 mm)
TIG Push Technique
Correct Tungsten to workpiece distance
70∫
1/16î to 1/8î
(1.6 to 3.2 mm)
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Applications
Good choice for welding titanium, nickel,
copper, mild steel and stainless steel.
Good all around choice for both AC and DC, in welding
low alloyed & non-corroding steels, aluminum, magne-
sium, titanium, nickel, and copper.
A very good choice for aluminum or magnesium alloys.
15∫ to 20∫
Filler Rod
20∫
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