Using 7018 Rod (re: recent welding thread)

Pete Keillor · 2005-05-30T11:36:47+00:00

I read here that 7018 must be kept dry to be effective. I do have aPhoenix dry rod oven off ebay. I was at Home Depot this weekend, and read on a box of Lincoln 7018that Lincoln recommends redrying before use at 650 - 750 deg F for anhour. I thought I read you could redry the stuff in a household oven.Mine won't go that high. Is this temperature required, or will lower work for redrying the rod?If the rod is dry, is the flux less prone to flaking?Thanks.Pete Keillor

May 30, 2005 22 Replies

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SteveB 21 years ago

7018 - Low Hydrogen; AC or DC electrode positive; iron powder; all positions 7024 - not low hydrogen; DC either polarity; AC; iron powder.

IIRC, 7024 can be run hotter, has more iron powder, and is used more for flat welding.

Steve

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SteveB 21 years ago

Pretty dang good.

Steve

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Dan_Thomas_nospam 21 years ago

20 or more years ago I bought some Sodel 1413 that was really nice to use, went on like butter, and was at least as goood as 7018, IIRC. I was never able to find any more once I ran out. Its only flaw was being a bit hard to strike. Anyone else ever used it?

Dan

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