Recommended voltage and amperage range by welding process, electrode type, and material thickness per AWS standards
Input Parameters
Results
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Min Amperage
A
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Max Amperage
A
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Min Voltage
V
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Max Voltage
V
Note: These are starting-point ranges based on AWS recommended parameters. Always fine-tune on scrap material before production welding.
Reference
AWS recommended ranges:
GMAW: ~1 A per mil of wire dia, V = 17 + 0.04*A
SMAW: ~0.7 A per mil, V = 20 + 0.04*A
GTAW: ~0.3 A per mil, V = 10 + 0.03*A
Aluminum: +25% amperage, Stainless: -10% amperage