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OPERATION
B-9 B-9
POWERARC® 5500
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 POWERARC®.
The POWERARC® provides excellent weld output
characteristics 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 POWERARC® 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 needed for Flux-Cored
Arc Welding (FCAW). Also some Wire Feeder/Welders
come equipped with the essentials needed for Gas
Metal Arc Welding, GMAW, or MIG processes, while
others require the purchase of a conversion kit. These
products are available where Lincoln products are
sold.
Contact your local authorized Lincoln representa-
tive
for more details.
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 variables
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
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