Shielded metal arc welding (stick electrode welding) is broadly used in shipboard maintenance and repair welding. In welding two pieces of metal together, an electric arc established the end of the coated electrode and the base metal in the joint. When the electric arc is struck betweenthe tip of the electrode and the work piece (Base metal), molten driplets from the electrode are transferred to and mixed with the molten metal joint. As the arc progresses along the joint the molten weld metal cools and solidates forming a strong, integral bond in the joint. Arc welders converts shipboard power - usually 230, 400 or 440 Volts, alteranting currents (AC) to an output in the form of AC (Transformer) or DC (Rectifier) current. Typical welding currents may range from 30 to 400 amperes at voltage of 22 to 32 Volts. Most electrodes used for shipboard maintenance welding operate at less than 200 amperes. So a current output of 400 amperes will suffice for most carbon arc applications. | IMPA Code | Type/Current | Main supply/Voltage | Max. output/Amperes | | 851051 (a) | DC | 400/440V 50/60Hz. | 250 Amp. | | 851051 (c) | DC | 400/440V 50/60Hz. | 350 Amp. | | 851051 (e) | DC | 400/440V 50/60Hz. | 450 Amp. | | 851051 (g) | AC | 400/440V 50/60Hz. | 250 Amp. | | 851051 (k) | AC | 400/440V 50/60Hz. | 350 Amp. | | 851051 (p) | AC | 400/440V 50/60Hz. | 450 Amp. |
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