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Oerlikon Fincord M Mild Steel Electrodes, E6013
OE-Fincord-M

Name: Oerlikon Fincord M Mild Steel Electrodes, E6013
SKU: OE-Fincord-M

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FINCORD M is a rutile medium-coated MMA electrode for a wide variety of mild steel fabrication applications. It has exceptional overall operability and welder appeal, resulting in high-quality weld deposits. Excellent in the overhead position and for fillet welding in the horizontal-vertical position. Smooth metal transfer, low spatter and self-releasing slag. Smooth weld bead appearance.

Classification
EN ISO 2560-A: E 38 0 R 12
EN 499: E 38 0 R 12
AWS A5.1: E 6013

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Mild Steel Electrodes FAQs

Straight answers to common questions about general-purpose rutile electrodes for welding mild steel.

What are general-purpose rutile mild steel electrodes best used for?

Rutile electrodes have a coating rich in titanium dioxide, which gives easy arc starting, a smooth arc and low spatter. They are the usual general-purpose choice for light and medium fabrication, repairs, brackets, frames and fillet welds on clean mild steel.

The slag is dense and normally lifts off easily, leaving a neat, evenly rippled bead. They give moderate mechanical properties, so they suit ordinary workshop and maintenance jobs rather than demanding, high-toughness structures.

Do I need to bake rutile electrodes like low hydrogen ones?

No. Rutile electrodes need a little moisture in the coating to run properly, so they should not be baked in the way low hydrogen electrodes are. Keep them in their sealed packaging or a dry, warm store and they normally run straight from the pack.

If a pack has been left open or the electrodes have become damp, re-dry them gently following the maker's instructions on the pack or data sheet. The temperature and time vary between makers, so use the figures printed on the pack rather than a general rule.

What size electrode and current should I start with on mild steel?

A widely used rule of thumb is roughly 40 amps for each millimetre of electrode diameter, so a 4 mm electrode would start around 160 amps with an acceptable range either side. Always follow the current range printed on the pack, as it varies between makers.

Smaller diameters suit thinner steel and out-of-position work. Too high a current overheats the electrode and can cause burn-through and spatter, and too low a current causes sticking and poor fusion. Make a short test weld on scrap of the same thickness and adjust from there.

Will a rutile electrode run on a small AC welding transformer?

Many rutile electrodes will, but not all do. Electrodes designed for AC can usually be used on AC or DC, while not every DC electrode will run on AC. The coating binder affects which current type and polarity suit.

Check the pack or data sheet for the current type and polarity the electrode is designed for. Electrodes intended for AC have a stable arc at the lower open-circuit voltage of a small transformer set. If the arc keeps going out, a different electrode designed for AC is the usual fix.

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