Welding Calculator
Welding Calculator
Welding Calculator
18 ga. (1,2 mm) 0,035" (0.9 mm) at 120-150 ipm Helium+Argon+CO2: 19-20 Volts 50-60
16 ga. (1,6 mm) 0,035" (0.9 mm) at 180-205 ipm Helium+Argon+CO2: 19-20 Volts 70-80
14 ga. (2,0 mm) 0,035" (0.9 mm) at 230-275 ipm Helium+Argon+CO2: 20-21 Volts 90-110
12 ga. (2,6 mm) 0,035" (0.9 mm) at 300-325 ipm Helium+Argon+CO2: 20-21 Volts 120-130
2 Stainless Steel 3/16" (4,8 mm) 0,035" (0.9 mm) at 350-375 ipm Helium+Argon+CO2: 20-21 Volts 140-150
1/4" (6,4 mm) 0,035" (0.9 mm) at 400-425 ipm Helium+Argon+CO2: 20-21 Volts 160-170
5/16" (7,9 mm) 0,035" (0.9 mm) at 450-475 ipm Helium+Argon+CO2: 21-22 Volts 180-190
3/8" (9,5 mm) Not Recommended
7/16" (11,1 mm) Not Recommended
1/2" & Up (12,7 mm) Not Recommended
22 ga. (0,8 mm) .030" (0.8 mm) at 90-100 ipm CO2: 16-17 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2: 15-16Volts 40-55
20 ga. (0,9 mm) .030" (0.8 mm) at 120-135 ipm CO2: 17-18 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2: 15-16Volts 50-60
18 ga. (1,2 mm) .030" (0.8 mm) at 150-175 ipm CO2: 18-19 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2: 16-17 Volts 70-80
.030" (0.8 mm) at 220-250 ipm
16 ga. (1,6 mm) CO2: 19-20 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2 : 17-18 Volts 90-110
.035" (0.9 mm) at 180-220 ipm
14 ga. (2,0 mm) .030" (0.8 mm) at 250-340 ipm CO2: 20-21 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2 : 17-18 Volts 120-130
3 Steel 12 ga. (2,6 mm)
3 Steel
3/16" (4,8 mm) .035" (0.9 mm) at 320-340 ipm CO2: 21-22 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2 :18-19 Volts 160-170
1/4" (6,4 mm) .035" (0.9 mm) at 360-380 ipm CO2: 23-24 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2 : 21-22 Volts 180-190
5/16" (7,9 mm) .035" (0.9 mm) at 400-420 ipm CO2 23-24 Volts 200-210
3/8" (9,5 mm) .035" (0.9 mm) at 420-520 ipm CO2: 24-25 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2: 23-24 Volts 220-250
7/16" (11,1 mm)
1/2" & Up (12,7 mm) Not Recommended
Spray Arc Transfer
Wire Size & Wire Feed Speed Shielding Gas & Voltage Range Amperage Range
0,035" (0,9 mm) at 350-400 ipm
Argon (AL): 21-22 Volts 110-130
3/64" (1,2 mm) at 240-270 ipm
0,035" (0,9 mm) at 425-450 ipm
Argon (AL): 23-24 Volts 140-150
3/64" (1,2 mm) at 300-325 ipm
3/64" (1.2 mm) at 350-375 ipm
Argon (AL): 24-25 Volts 180-210
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 170-185
3/64" (1.2 mm) at 400-425 ipm
Argon (AL): 26-27 Volts 200-230
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 200-210 ipm
3/64" (1.2 mm) at 450-480 ipm
Argon (AL): 26-28 Volts 220-250
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 220-230 ipm
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 240-270 ipm Argon (AL): 28-29 Volts 280
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 290-300 ipm Argon (AL): 29-30 Volts 300
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
0,035" (0.9 mm) at 400-425 ipm 98% Argon/2% 02: 23-24 Volts 160-170
0,035" (0.9 mm) at 450-475 ipm 98% Argon/2% 02: 24-25 Volts 180-190
0,045" (1.1 mm) at 250-300 ipm 98% Argon/2% 02: 24-25 Volts 200-210
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 140-170 ipm 98% Argon/2% 02: 25-26 Volts 250-275
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 170-200 ipm 98% Argon/2% 02: 26-27 Volts 275-300
1/16" (1.6 mm) at 200-230 ipm 98% Argon/2% 02: 27-32 Volts 300-325
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
.035" (0.9 mm) at 260-280 ipm 98% Argon/2% O2: 24-25 Volts 180-190
.035" (0.9 mm) at 400-420 ipm 98% Argon/2% O2: 24-25 Volts 200-210
.035" (0.9 mm) at 420-520 ipm 98% Argon/2% O2: 25-26 Volts 220-250
.045" (1.1 mm) at 375 ipm 98% Argon/2% O2: 26-27 Volts 300
.045" (1.1 mm) at 390 ipm 98% Argon/2% O2:29-30 Volts 315
MIG Flux-Cored Welding Calculator (Material Steel)
Gas-Shielded Flux Cored
No Metal Thicknes Wire Feed Speed* Amperage Shielding Gas &
Wire Size
(ipm) Range Voltage Range**
CO2: 19-21 Volts
1 3/32" (2,4 mm) 0,045" (1,1 mm) 174-185 110-125
75% Argon/25% CO2: 18-20 Volts
CO2: 20-22 Volts
2 1/8" (3,2 mm) 0,045" (1,1 mm) 210-230 140-155
75% Argon/25% CO2: 20-21 Volts
CO&sub2;: 21-23 Volts
0,045" (1,1 mm) 235-255 155-170
75%Argon/25%CO&sub2: 21.5-22.5 Volts
3 3/16" (4,8 mm)
CO&sub2;: 25-26 Volts
1/16" (1,6 mm) 180-200 190-220
75% Argon/25% CO&sub2: 24-25 Volts
CO2: 24-25 Volts
0,045" (1,1 mm) 255-280 170-190
75% Argon/25% CO2: 23-24 Volts
4 1/4" (6,4 mm)
CO2 : 28-29 Volts
1/16" (1,6 mm) 300-325 260-280
75% Argon/25% CO2: 26-28 Volts
CO2: 29-30 Volts
1/16" (1,6 mm) 350-400 330-375
75% Argon/25% CO2: 27-28 Volts
5 3/8" (9,5 mm)
CO2 : 29-30 Volts
3/32" (2,4 mm) 120-130 340-360
75% Argon/25% CO2: 28-29 Volts
CO2: 30-31 Volts
3/32" (2,4 mm) 180-210 430-470
75% Argon/25% CO2: 29-30 Volts
6 1/2" (12,7 mm)
CO2 : 29-30 Volts
1/8" (3,2 mm) 100-110 450-500
75% Argon/25% CO2: 29-30 Volts
CO2: 31-32 Volts
3/32" (2,4 mm) 230-250 490-525
75% Argon/25% CO2: 30-31 Volts
7 5/8" (15,9 mm)
CO2 : 29-30 Volts
1/8" (3,2 mm) 140-160 550-600
75% Argon/25% CO2: 29-30 Volts
*Wire Feed Speed is a starting value only and can be fine-tuned while welding.
**CO2 gas is economical and has deeper penetration on steel, but may be too hot for thin metal. 75% Argon / 25% CO2 is better on thin stee
(Material Steel)
Self-Shielded Flux Cored
Wire Feed Speed* Amperage Voltage Range
Wire Size
(ipm) Range (Volts)
0,035" (0.9 mm) 145-155
110-125 14-15
0,045" (1.1 mm) 75-85
0,035" (0.9 mm) 175-185
140-155 14-15
0,045" (1.1 mm) 85-95
Not Recommended
% CO2 is better on thin steels, produces less spatter and better bead appearance.
SMAW Calculator Welding
Minimum Prep,
Deep Semua Posisi Rough Bead,
High Spatter
General
Low Semua Posisi
Purpose
Smooth Bead,
Medium Semua Posisi
Easy, Fast
Smooth Bead,
Medium
Easy, Fast
Semua Posisi
Low Hydrogen,
Strong Weld
Low
Semua Posisi
Low Hydrogen,
Strong Weld
Low
1/4" 5/8”
3/4" (Butt Welding, Dbl V-Groove) (6.4 mm) (15.9 mm)
1/4" 1/2-3/4”
3/8” (Butt Welding, Open Root) (6.4 mm) (12.7-19 mm)
1/4" 3/8-5/8”
3/8” (Butt Welding, V-Groove) (6.4 mm) (9.5-15.9 mm)
Diameter Filler Polaritas Ampere Gas Gas Flow Rate Welding Speed
1/16” 65-75
12 inch/min
(1.6 mm) AC (Frekuensi 55-65
Argon 15cfh/20 psi
Tinggi) 55-75
10 inch/min
60-70
1/8” 120-290 Requires 5 passes
(3.2 mm) AC (Frekuensi 145-300 Requires 6 passes
Argon 31cfh/20psi
Tinggi) 320-350 Requires 3 passes
280-320 Requires 2 passes
3/32” 190-220
10 inch/min
(2.4 mm) AC (Frekuensi 140-170
Argon 25fch/20psi
Tinggi) 170-190
8 inch/min
160-180
3/32”
(2.4 mm) / 1/8” 115-135
12 inch/min
(3.2 mm) AC (Frekuensi
Argon 17cfh/20psi
3/32” Tinggi) 90-120
(2.4 mm) 100-140
10 inch/min
105-130
3/32” 125-150
11 inch/min
(2.4 mm) AC (Frekuensi 130-160
Argon 21fch/20psi
Tinggi) 150-180
9 inch/min
130-170
1/8” 110-260 Requires 2 passes
(3.2 mm) AC (Frekuensi 130-260 Requires 3 passes
Argon 29fch/20psi
Tinggi) 240-270
Requires 2 passes
230-250
DCEN 110-140
1/16” (1.6 mm) Argon 15fch/15psi 12 inch/min
(Straight 110-140
130-150
Polarity) 10 inch/min
Polarity) 10 inch/min
130-150
1/4" DCEN
(Straight 375-525 Helium 40fch/15psi Requires 3 passes
(6.4 mm) Polarity)
1/8” 225-260
DCEN 9 inch/min
(3.2 mm) (Straight 225-260
Polarity)
250-280 Helium 30fch/15psi
250-280 7 inch/min
250-280
3/32” 175-225
11 inch/min
(2.4mm)/1/8” DCEN 175-225
(Straight Argon 15fch/15psi
(3.2 mm) Polarity) 200-250
9 inch/min
200-250
1/8” 190-225
10 inch/min
(3.2 mm) 190-225
DCEN
(Straight 205-250 Helium 30fch/15psi
Polarity)
205-250 8 inch/min
205-250
3/16”
280-320
(4.8 mm) Requires 2 passes
DCEN 280-320
(Straight Helium 40fch/15psi
Polarity) 300-400
Requires 3 passes
300-340
300-400 Requires 2 passes
3/32”
AC (Frekuensi
(2.4mm)/1/8” 45 Argon 13cfh/15psi 20 inch/min
Tinggi)
(3.2 mm)
3/32” 60
AC (Frekuensi
(2.4mm)/1/8” 35 Argon 13cfh/15psi 20 inch/min
Tinggi)
(3.2 mm) 60
1/8”
AC (Frekuensi 50 Argon 13cfh/15psi 17 inch/min
(3.2 mm)
50
Tinggi)
80
1/8” 100
AC (Frekuensi
(3.2 mm) 70 Argon 19cfh/15psi 17 inch/min
Tinggi)
AC (Frekuensi
Argon 19cfh/15psi 17 inch/min
Tinggi)
100
1/8” 115
(3.2 mm)/ 5/32” 85 Argon 19cfh/15psi 17 inch/min
(4.0 mm) 115
3/16”
260 Argon 24cfh/15psi Requires 2 passes
(4.8 mm)
5/32”
(4.0 mm)/
130 28 inch/min
3/16”
Argon 19cfh/15psi
(4.8 mm)
5/32” AC (Frekuensi
85 Requires 2 passes
(4.0 mm)/ Tinggi)
3/16”
(4.8 mm)/ 1/4" 370 36cfh/15psi Requires 2 passes
(6.4 mm)
5/32”
(4.0 mm)/ 3/16” 180 Argon 24cfh/15psi 24 inch/min
(4.8 mm)
5/32”
(4.0 mm)/ 3/16” 100 19cfh/15psi Requires 2 passes
(4.8 mm)
1/16” 50-80
12 inch/min
(1.6 mm) 50-80
11cfh/20psi
60-90
10 inch/min
60-90
1/4” DCEN 300-400 Requires 2/3 passes
(Straight Argon
(6.4 mm) Polarity) 325-425
15cfh/20psi
325-425 Requires 3 passes
325-425
3/16” 225-300
13cfh/20psi 5 inch/min
(4.8 mm) 225-300
3/16” 250-325
13cfh/20psi 5 inch/min
(4.8 mm) 250-325
3/32” 85-120
12 inch/min
(2.4 mm) 85-120
11cfh/20psi
DCEN
11cfh/20psi
100-140
10 inch/min
100-140
1/8” DCEN 125-200
(Straight Argon 10 inch/min
(3.2 mm) Polarity) 150-200
13cfh/20psi
175-225
8 inch/min
150-200
1/16” 80-110
12 inch/min
(1.6 mm)/ 3/32” 80-110
11cfh/20psi
(2.4 mm) 90-120
10 inch/min
90-120