Select optimal wire/electrode diameter based on material thickness, joint type, and welding position per AWS guidelines
Input Parameters
Results
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Recommended Wire/Electrode
in
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Metric Equivalent
mm
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Suggested Amperage Range
A
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Wire Feed Speed (GMAW)
ipm
Note: Position affects wire size selection. Vertical-up and overhead prefer smaller diameters for puddle control. Thicker materials may require multiple passes.
Reference
AWS Wire Selection Guidelines:
GMAW: 0.023" for <1/16", 0.030" for <1/8", 0.035" for <1/4", 0.045" for <1/2"
Vertical/overhead: drop one size for puddle control
Amps: roughly 1 A per mil of wire diameter