Electrode Coating Type Selection Guide Calculator

Select the optimal SMAW electrode coating type based on welding position, joint type, base metal, and application requirements

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Recommended Coating Type
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Recommended Electrode
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Typical Deposition Rate
lb/hr
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Penetration Profile
Note: Low-hydrogen electrodes are REQUIRED by AWS D1.1 for most structural steel welding, all quenched & tempered steels, and any application requiring impact toughness.

Reference

SMAW Electrode Coating Types (AWS A5.1): Cellulosic (E6010/E6011): Deep penetration, all positions, root passes Rutile (E6012/E6013): Smooth arc, easy slag removal, general purpose Low Hydrogen (E7018): Code work, thick sections, low-temp, high-strength Iron Powder (E7024): Flat/horizontal only, highest deposition rate Suffix: -10=DC+, -11=AC/DC+, -13=AC/DC-, -18=AC/DC+ low-H