Cellulosic Rods

[HasBean]

Seen mention of them a fair bit in tonights threads. I know they need a slightly higher OCV (or so I believe) but what are they for?

 

[Paul.]

Deep penetration electrode, used on pipe welding, roots in heavy plate etc.

 

[HasBean]

Would that be like 7016/8's then?

 

[Paul.]

Would that be like 7016/8's then?

7016 Low hydrogen all positional, 7010 is a typical cell electrode, good for vertical down (stoving)

 

[HasBean]

Thanks Paul, maybe one day I'll get the hang of this

 

[Paul.]

Theres quite bit to it!, when people ask what you do for a job and you mention welding, they look at you as if you didn't do very well at school. but to be properly trained as a welder fabricator or sheet metal worker can take 5 years or more, and theres always something new to learn.

 

[HasBean]

Very true mate, it was only when I left (got kicked out of) home and had to do things for myself I got interested in the likes of DIY/cooking/gardening etc.
Bought a lathe as I had an idea of producing a new type of metal filter for pipes (the smoking kind), never got anywhere but got me interested in 'metalwork'
My wife just doesn't understand when I try to enlighten her on the effects of the percentage of carbon in steel etc, strange girl
It's very true that the more you know the more you realise you don't know!

Paul

 

[Drains]

7016 Low hydrogen all positional, 7010 is a typical cell electrode, good for vertical down (stoving)

6010 and 6011 are more common (although Paul is quite right) . 6010 is a dc rod, 6011 is ac/dc. A

They give a very strong arc, lots of pen, have a very thin flux. They also work wet. When you break the arc, flames shoot out of the end of the rod!