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nmzj
10-18-2004, 03:17 PM
Does anyone have a good source on wire thicknesses in comparison to metal thickness? I have a great little chart for arc welding but can't find one for GMAW.

Jason

Kraqa
10-18-2004, 09:56 PM
it depends on your machein too. but .030 and .035 should be good from 14 gauge to 3/8. ,035 can go a bit more. .023 for the light stuff. this is all GMAW

Bulldog 6
11-18-2004, 11:10 AM
This might help.

http://www.aglevtech.com/WELDING_BOOKS_and_MANUALS.html

As Kraga said, material thickness vs wire size vs wire speed vs wire type vs power setting vary by machine. There is certain amount of personnal preference involved as well.

If this site does not have what you need then contact your machine supplier or the manufacturer for a similar product.