Welding Amperage and Settings Guide
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Welding Amperage and Settings Guide

Pick metal thickness and process and see starting amperage, wire and rod choices.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual metal, thickness, access, local rules and conditions. Only a visit can confirm what a job needs, and we give you a clear price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Pick the process

    MIG, flux-core, stick or TIG.

  2. 02

    Pick the metal

    Steel, stainless or aluminum.

  3. 03

    Set the thickness

    From thin sheet to thick plate.

  4. 04

    Read the starting point

    Amperage range, wire or rod size and gas.

Tips

  • These are starting points. Test on scrap of the same metal.
  • Your machine chart and filler maker data win over any general guide.
  • Too cold looks piled up, too hot burns through or undercuts.
Questions

About this tool.

Are these exact settings?

No. They are typical starting ranges. Machines, joints and positions change what works, so test on scrap first.

Why does aluminum need more amps?

It carries heat away quickly, so it needs more power for the same thickness.

Does this cover pipe or critical welds?

No. Critical and code work follows qualified procedures, not general charts.

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