E6011 is a multi-purpose electrode for stick welding that can be welded with DCEP, DCEN, and even AC. It is not common to stick weld in DCEN, but it can be done with the aggressive E6011 to prevent over penetration in the base metals.

What type of electrode is 6011?

E 6011 electrode is also categorized as a fast freezing electrode. E 6011 electrode is a general-purpose electrode performs welding in all positions and efficiently in vertical-up and over-head positions; it is used mainly for sheet metal welding and low silicon deposit application.

What determines DCEN or DCEP?

DCEN is generally defined as follows. DCEN is preferred in TIG welding wherein no cleaning process is required in this form as in the case of the positive electrode process. For this process, you need extended space for the use of tungsten electrodes and cooling purposes.

The 6011 rods are the AC version of the popular 6010 welding rods for DC. The 6010 have a high cellulose sodium-type coating, can penetrate deeply and are used for many applications in the field. Other AC welding rods include 6013, 7018 and 7024.

How strong is a 6011 weld?

Metal Web News claims that 6011 welding rods are capable of producing welds that feature a 60,000 psi minimal tensile strength. The 7018 welding rods produce stronger welds that feature minimal tensile strengths of 70,000 psi.

The “60” in 6011 lets you know that the final weld will have a strength of sixty thousand pounds. The third digit tells the positions the rod can be used in. “1” is for all position rods. You can weld horizontal or vertical with 6011.

What is DCEP and DCEN in welding?

Direct current electrode positive (DCEP) is what we used to call reverse polarity. Direct current electrode negative (DCEN) is what we used to call straight polarity. I suspect the same person who changed the word library to the learning resource center got a hold of these terms.

What is the difference between 6011 and 7018 welding rods?

6011 is a fast-freeze rod with great penetration and violent arc, while 7018 has more liquid puddle and soft arc. They both can be used in all positions and be run on AC as well as DCEP, however, 7018 is not a good rod for welding vertical down because of the amount of slag it produces.

The large variety of coating fluxes for covered electrodes enable the SMAW process to be the most versatile in terms of polarity. The majority of covered electrodes use either AC or DCEP.

What is the characteristics of DCEP?

With gun power terminal connected to the positive terminal of the power supply, it is called direct current electrode positive (DCEP) or straight polarity, which provides desirable features of stable arc, smooth metal transfer, low spatter, good weld-bead, and good penetration.

What is DCEP and DCEN power source?

Direct Current Straight Polarity (DCSP) or Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN): It occurs when electrode is connected with the negative terminal of the power source and base metals are connected with the positive terminal. Thus electrons are emitted from the base plates and flow towards the electrode.

What is the best setting for 6011 welding rod?

about 85 amps is a good place to start. Much colder and your puddle will not flatten out. Much hotter and you might struggle with arc blow toward the end of each rod. machines differ and some folks like to weld hotter, but 85 amps will get you in the ball park.