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Application Welding Arc Current in Amperes Protective Shade No.
Stick Electrodes Less than 40
40−80
80−175
175−300
300−500
9
10
11
12
13
MIG Less than 100
100−175
175−300
300−500
10
11
12
13
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(TIG)
Less than 50
50−100
100−200
200−400
10
11
12
13
Air Carbon Less than 500
500−700
12
13
Plasma Arc Cutting 60−150
150−250
250−400
11
12
13
Plasma Arc Welding Less than 50
50−200
200−400
9
10
12
Notes