can atom arc 7018-m be used on ac?

[bad_idea]

title says it. I tried esab's website and can't find any info. Thanks guys.

 

[Spectre32]

why would you want to??

 

[ranger302]

why would you want to??

x2 ^^^^^^^

It will work but it will weld like a$$. Just run it DCEN should have no problem.

 

[EvilWelder]

Yes, all 7018 can be run on AC if you know what your doing, the 7018AC just has a few more arc stabilizers added to the flux to help keep it lit.

 

[Beytill]

Just like Ranger302 said. It will look like the bead I just left in the crapper!

 

[bad_idea]

Why would I want to you ask? The company I work for tosses large quantities of this rod because it is no good to use anymore due to policies. Throw them in a rod oven for a few hours and their right as rain. I have an AC stick welder at home, no dc.

 

[ranger302]

If you are using them for noncode compliant work then use them. Just practice, practice, practice.

 

[MoonRise]

Atom Arc 7018-M, scroll down a bit

http://products.esabna.com/EN/home/...lectrodes_carbon_low_alloy_steel_low_hydrogen

takes you to

http://products.esabna.com/EN/home/...alloy_steel_low_hydrogen_atom_arc_7018m_7018m

by the AWS class definition, Exxx8 electrodes are low hydrogen, iron powder and AC or DC capable.

The Atom Arc 7018-M is a 'variant' of Atom Arc 7018 made/certified to meet additional MIL-spec requirements of MIL-E-0022200/10 for mechanical properties, coating moisture and diffusible hydrogen content.

Rebake is usually 700F for one hour, storage is 225-300F. Right from the ESAB Covered Electrodes Data Book, page 27.

http://www.esabna.com/us/en/support/downloads/litDownloads/CoveredElectrodesBooklet/index.html#/26/

(AA 7018-M listed at the end of the chapter/section under "Additional Products", page 1-75)

All right from the ESAB website.

 

[ranger302]

Well Played Moonrise.

 

[bad_idea]

I appreciate your help Moonrise. I couldn't make heads or tails of ESAB's website.