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Up Topic Welding Industry / General Welding Discussion / How does a fast freeze electrode freeze so fast?
- - By devo (***) Date 10-22-2012 14:02
What is the specific mechanism responsible for the weld puddle freezing quickly on fast freeze electrodes?  Is the electrode made of a steel with a lower melting temperature?  Or is the core of a 6010 the same as a 6013?
Parent - - By Lawrence (*****) Date 10-22-2012 14:28
Core wire is the same...  Flux/Slag systems are different.

Typically a 6010 or 6011  F3 (fast freeze) electrodes run a lower current values than fill freeze, iron powder or low hydrogen electrodes (F1, F2, F4)

F3 electrodes have a lighter slag covering which allows heat to disperse more quickly, add to this the reduction in amperage which makes for a smaller weld pool and we have at least two good reasons why F3 (fast freeze) electrodes are called what they are.
Parent - By devo (***) Date 10-22-2012 15:20
As always, thanks for the concise and informed reply
Parent - - By Tyler1970 (***) Date 11-01-2012 20:17
Dip them in ice cold water helps them freeze faster!
Parent - - By mcostello (**) Date 11-02-2012 02:56
Is that why a "hot pass" is needed to warm up the frozen bead? :roll:
Parent - - By Bill M (***) Date 11-02-2012 14:21
My igloo cooler keeps my hot food hot, and keeps my cold food cold...How do it know?
Parent - By unclematt (***) Date 11-02-2012 19:19
funny
Parent - - By DaveBoyer (*****) Date 11-03-2012 04:41
If I get a degree in thermal dynamics, will it be Fahrenheit, Celsius or Kelvin ?
Parent - By Rafter_G_Weldin (***) Date 11-03-2012 05:01
Which 1 do you want lol
Parent - - By jwright650 (*****) Date 11-03-2012 10:38
Hey Dave...here is your degree --->  °
use it wisely:smile:
Parent - By DaveBoyer (*****) Date 11-04-2012 03:24
Is that an honorary degree from the John Wright school of hard knocks ?
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