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Stub Loss Correction Table Atom Arc

for Coated Electrodes
The Original Iron Powder Low
2" 3" 4" 5"
Deposition (50 mm) (75 mm) (100 mm)(125 mm) Hydrogen Electrode
Efficiency STUB STUB STUB STUB Atom Arc low hydrogen electrodes are available in a
variety of strengths and chemical analyses for welding
12" (300 mm) Electrode almost every type of mild and low alloy steel. With the
60% 50.0% 45.0% 40.0% 35.0%
65% 54.2% 48.7% 43.3% 37.9%
introduction of these iron powder electrodes, fabricators
70% 58.3% 52.5% 46.6% 40.8% can increase productivity while reducing overall welding
75% 62.5% 56.2% 50.0% 43.7% cost.
80% 66.6% 60.0% 53.3% 46.6% Moisture resistant coatings are incorporated in all Atom
Arc electrodes. The flux coatings are manufactured
14" (350 mm) Electrode
to effectively resist moisture pick-up in opened contain-
60% 51.4% 47.1% 42.8% 38.5%
65% 55.7% 51.1% 46.4% 41.8% ers. The improved coating provides an extra degree of
70% 60.0% 55.0% 50.0% 45.0% reliability, especially for electrodes exposed to high
75% 64.3% 58.9% 53.6% 48.2% humidity environments.
80% 68.5% 62.8% 57.1% 51.4% Moisture testing results are conducted in accordance
with AWS A5.1 and A5.5 specifications. AWS structural
18" (450 mm) Electrode
60% 53.3% 50.0% 46.6% 43.3% code allows a maximum of 0.4% moisture by weight for
65% 57.7% 54.2% 50.5% 46.9% all E70XX electrodes. Military requirements vary depend-
70% 62.2% 58.3% 54.4% 50.5% ing on the specific electrode classification*. Although
75% 66.6% 62.5% 58.3% 54.2% moisture resistant coatings prolong the exposure time,
80% 71.1% 66.6% 62.2% 57.7% storage and reconditioning should not be eliminated.
Electrode storage and reconditioning should be a
common practice when using low hydrogen electrodes.
For this reason, Atom Arc low hydrogen electrodes are
manufactured with moisture levels below 0.15% when
packaged in hermetically sealed containers.
Unopened containers can be stored safely for an
indefinite length of time under normal dry storage
conditions. They should be protected from humid air after
the container is opened by storing at 225°F to 300°F
(107°C to 149°C), or if the need arises, can be recondi-
tioned by baking for one hour at 700°F (371°C).

Atom Arc Coated Electrodes

Deposition Data and Current Ranges*
Electrode Deposition
Diameter Range Optimum Rate lbs./hr. Efficiency
in. (mm) Amperage Amperage (kg/hr) %

Electrode Dimension Conversion Chart E7018, E8018, etc...

Diameter Length 3/32 (2.4) 70-100 90 1.7 (0.8) 66.3
Inches mm Inches mm 1/8 (3.2) 90-160 120 2.6 (1.2) 71.6
90-160 140 2.7 (1.2) 70.9
5/64 2.0 12 300 5/32 (4.0) 130-220 140 3.1 (1.4) 75.0
3/32 2.4 12 300 130-220 170 3.8 (1.7) 73.5
1/8 3.2 14 350 3/16 (4.8) 200-300 200 4.9 (2.2) 76.4
5/32 4.0 14 350 200-300 250 5.4 (2.4) 74.6
3/16 4.8 14 350 7/32 (5.6) 250-350 250 6.5 (2.9) 75.0
7/32 5.6 18 450 250-350 300 7.2 (3.3) 74.0
1/4 6.4 18 450 1/4 (6.4) 300-400 300 7.7 (3.5) 78.0
5/16 8.0 18 450 300-400 350 8.7 (3.9) 77.0
*Note: Efficiencies for coated electrodes do not include stub loss.

The ESAB QA Program specifies that all Military orders are processed as Special Orders, and not OTS (off the shelf) items. Only
wire marked and manufactured to the Military is responsive to and acceptable under Military Specification. All requests for informa-
tion and placement of orders for materials requiring military approvals must be directed to Customer Service for Quote, minimum
quantity, testing charges, and availability of all Military and ASME Code items. In addition, military approvals are dependant upon
required specification (1D, 1E, etc.), amendment required, level of packaging, package form, restricted/non-restricted copper, if
mechanical properties of weld metal as-deposited are other than specified, what holding time should be used for stress relief, etc.
Therefore, not all wires in all categories can be provided with military certification.

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Atom Arc 7018 Atom Arc 7018-1

AWS Class E7018 AWS Class E7018-1
Conforms to E7018H4R Conforms to E7018-1H4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive) AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018 Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018-1
Code and Specification Data: ** Code and Specification Data: **
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1 AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1
Military - MIL-E-22200/1, MIL 7018 ABS - AWS A5.1, 3Y (H10)
ABS - AWS A5.1, 2Y Lloyds - 3m, 3Ym (H10)
Det Norske Veritas - 3Y (H10) Det Norske Veritas - 3Y(H10)
Lloyds - 3m, 3Ym (H10) CWB-CSA W48.1
CWB-CSA W48 Description:
Description: Atom Arc 7018-1 is an all-position low hydrogen iron
Atom Arc 7018 is an iron powder, low hydrogen moisture powder electrode that displays exceptional impacts at
resistant electrode. The wider operating ranges and low temperatures in both the as welded and stress
smooth weld metal transfer minimizes post weld clean relieved conditions. It adequately meets the AWS
up. This premium quality electrode meets a multitude of requirements
codes and welding specifications. for a minimum of 20 ft.-lbs. (27 J) at -50°F (-10°C). The
smooth metal transfer keeps spatter to a minimum, and
Atom Arc 7018 was developed to weld carbon and low the complete slag coverage is designed for easy
alloy steels, including a variety of hardenable steels. removal.
Typical Mechanical Properties Atom Arc 7018-1 is intended for the wide variety of
Stress Relieved carbon and low alloy steels in the 50 ksi (345 MPa)
8 hrs. minimum yield. It is an ideal choice for applications that
As Welded @1150°F (621°C) require impact toughness at low temperatures.
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 68,000 (470) 57,000 (395) Typical Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 78,000 (540) 71,000 (490)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 30 33 Stress Relieved
% Reduction in Area 75.5 77 8 hrs.
As Welded @1150°F (621°C)
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 69,000 (475) 58,000 (400)
Stress Relieved Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 82,000 (565) 73,000 (505)
8 hrs. % Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 30 33
As Welded @1150°F (621°C) % Reduction in Area 72 72
Testing Temp. ft.-lbs. (J) ft.-lbs. (J)
-20°F (-29°C) 168 (228) 193 (262)
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Stress Relieved
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%) 8 hrs.
C Mn Si P S As Welded @1150°F (621°C)
Testing Temp. ft.-lbs. (J) ft-lbs. (J)
0.045 1.10 0.40 0.015 0.014
-50°F (-46°C) 104 (141) 165 (224)
Preheat:
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018 to
prevent underbead cracking. Preheat should be used C Mn Si P S
with hardenable steels to prevent the formation of hard 0.04 1.35 0.32 0.014 0.015
heat-affected zones and eliminate tendencies toward
quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be Preheat:
required in welding heavy sections. Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018-1 to
prevent underbead cracking. Preheat should be used
Standard Diameters and Packages with hardenable steels to prevent the formation of hard
3/32" (2.4 mm), 1/8" (3.2 mm), 5/32" (4.0 mm), 3/16" (4.8 mm), heat-affected zones and eliminate tendencies toward
7/32" (5.6 mm), and 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameters availalble in 5# (2.3 kg) quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be
Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 50# (22.7 kg) carton, 10 & 50# (4.5 required in welding heavy sections.
& 22.7 kg) HSC
Standard Diameters and Packages
3/32" (2.4 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
1/8" (3.2 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
HSC = Hermetically Sealed Containers 5/32" (4.0 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
Recommended Welding Parameters page 6-9. 3/16" (4.8 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
7/32" (5.6 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
1/4" (6.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
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Atom Arc 7018-AC Atom Arc 7018-SR

AWS Class E7018 AWS Class E7018
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive) Conforms to E7018H4R
Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018AC AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Code and Specification Data: ** Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018-SR
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1 Code and Specification Data: **
CWB-CSA 48.1 AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1

Description: Description:
Atom Arc 7018AC is a product specifically designed to Atom Arc 7018-SR is an all-position, iron powder low
have optimum arc characteristics when used with AC hydrogen electrode. The moisture resistance and welder
power sources having 75 to 80 open circuit voltage. appeal is similar to other Atom Arc electrodes.
Compared to standard Atom Arc 7018 operating on AC,
this electrode will have easier arc starting and restrike, a Atom Arc 7018-SR was developed to maintain 70 ksi
smoother arc, and lower spatter. It is useable on a wide (483 MPa) tensile strength after 16 hours stress relieving.
range of steels. Typical Mechanical Properties
Typical Mechanical Properties Stress Relieved
As Welded 8 hrs. 16 hrs.
@1150°F @1150°F
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 78,000 (540) As Welded (621°C) (621°C)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 86,000 (595)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 29 Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 69,000 (475) 61,000 (420) 59,000 (410)
% Reduction in Area 72 Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 83,000 (570) 77,000 (530) 74,000 (510)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 32 35 35
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties % Reduction in Area 76 76 77
As Welded Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Testing Temp. ft.-lbs. (J)
Stress Relieved
-20°F (-29°C) 46 (62) 8 hrs. 16 hrs.
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%) @1150°F @1150°F
(621°C) (621°C)
C Mn Si P S Testing Temp As Welded ft-lbs. (J) ft-lbs. (J)
0.047 0.95 0.30 0.014 0.015 -20°F (-29°C) 114 (195) 133 (180) 185 (250)

Preheat: Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)

Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018AC C Mn Si P S Mo
to prevent underbead cracking. Preheat should be used 0.06 1.35 0.35 0.014 0.014 0.10
with hardenable steels to prevent the formation of hard
heat-affected zones and eliminate tendencies toward Standard Diameters and Packages
quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be required 3/32" (2.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
in welding heavy sections. 1/8" (3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
5/32" (4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
Standard Diameters and Packages 3/16" (4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
3/32" (2.4 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
1/8" (3.2 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
5/32" (4.0 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
3/16" (4.8 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac

HSC = Hermetically Sealed Containers Recommended Welding Parameters page 9.

** Any item requiring approval certification must be special

ordered - Contact ESAB Customer Service

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