I am a beginner self-taught in welding. Which electrodes are best for the first seams

  • Jan 14, 2021
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I am a beginner self-taught in welding. Which electrodes are best for the first seams

Do you know who most reads articles about welding on our channel? Unfortunately, not young people, but mature people. 75% of visitors are over 45 years old.

They are interested in all the intricacies and tricks of welding processes. Not just like that, but to use this knowledge for your welding work at home, in the garage and in the country.

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It all starts with the purchase of an inverter, welding mask and electrodes. I will not speak about the mask and brands of inverters, but I will confidently advise the brand of electrodes for a start.

This is OK-46 brand. The electrodes are Swedish, but they are also made here. Plant in St. Petersburg and Tyumen. Why are these electrodes good for a beginner?

It can be welded in any position of the space - bottom, ceiling, horizon, vertical from bottom to top, vertical from top to bottom.

You do not need a perfectly clean metal surface, it can be used for both rust and paint. But the cleaner the better!

Easy reignition. It is possible to weld thin metals-shaped pipe with frequent pull-off, point by point.

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When welding without pull-off, a continuous seam, the slag does not fill the weld pool. Of course, you need to set a sufficient welding current. It's just that the movable slag itself will be located further away from the tip of the electrode than in other grades with rutile coating.

The seam is beautiful and durable. Its mechanical properties are superior to other rutile coated electrodes.

It turns out such a laudatory article, just like an advertisement. But unfortunately this is not an advertisement - no one will pay me. Just good advice. And that's why.

This is how these electrodes look in the package. These are my personal supplies. Here under 50 kg. I buy on the Internet when there is a good discount on them, so I take with a margin!

So not only for beginners, but also for experienced welders, this is one of the favorite brands.