Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC IM871-A - Manual (Page 23)

Stick welding is probably the most familiar welding
process known. A coated ELECTRODE, the weld rod,
is clamped into an ELECTRODE HOLDER, an insulat-
ed clamping device, which in turn connects to the
ELECTRODE CABLE, a heavy wire. The WORK, the
metal piece to be welded, is connected to the WORK
CABLE, a heavy wire which contains the WORK
CLAMP. Quality Lincoln cables use many fine copper
wires with a very flexible insulating covering for the
electrode and work cables. When properly connected
to the OUTPUT STUDS of a high current power
source, the electrode melts and bonds the metal being
repaired. See “Cable Installation” section for proper
cable connection to a Power-Arc.
The Power-Arc provides excellent weld output charac-
teristics when used in combination with Lincoln AC
electrodes. Other AC electrodes may also be used.
Follow the settings listed in Table B.4 “Welding
Application Guide” and the “Electrode Selection
Guide” found on the nameplate of the machine.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• When using an open arc process,
it is necessary to use correct eye,
head and body protection.
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Stick Welding
Semi-automatic, Wire Welding With a
Lincoln Wire Feeder / Welder
The Power-Arc 5500 generator power can be used to
supply power up to 4,000 watts continuous input power
to a Lincoln Wire Feeder/Welder. The Wire
Feeder/Welder is equipped with all the supplies need-
ed for Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Also some
Wire Feeder/Welders come equipped with the essen-
tials needed for Gas Metal Arc Welding, GMAW, or
MIG processes, while others require the purchase of a
conversion kit. These products are availible where
Lincoln products are sold. Contact your local autho-
rized Lincoln representative for more details.
B-8 OPERATION B-8
POWER-ARC 5500
Material Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting
FLEETWELD ® 37 90 amps
1 AWS E6013
1/8” and thinner FLEETWELD ® 180 3/32” 70 amps
AWS E6011
Lincoln 7018 AC
90 amps
AWS E7018
3/16” Maximum FLEETWELD ® 37 1/8” 125 amps
AWS E6013
5/16” Maximum FLEETWELD ® 180 1/8” 90 amps
AWS E6011
Any Thickness WEARSHIELD ® ABR 1/8” 100 amps
WELDING GUIDELINES
TABLE B.4
WELDING APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE
NOTES:
The values listed are suggested settings. Actual set-
ting may vary depending on individual preference
and/or specific application. Beginners should use
Lincoln E7018 AC.
For electrodes not listed, follow tables that are
packed with the electrodes.
Ask for the Lincoln WELD DIRECTORY (Publication
C2.10) for a complete listing of all Lincoln stick elec-
trodes available.
1 AWS = American Welding Society
Learning To Stick Weld
The serviceability of a product or structure utiliz-
ing this type of information is and must be the
sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many vari-
ables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric
Company affect the results obtained in applying
this type of information. These variables include,
but are not limited to, welding procedure, plate
chemistry and temperature, weldment design, fab-
rication methods and service requirements.
WARNING