| Electrode
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digit is 0 this indicates that... |
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a) the electrode has medium to deep penetration. |
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b) the electrode has light penetration. |
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| 2. If there is a number 2 in the next to
last digit position it indicates that... |
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a) the electrode may be used in the flat and horizontal positions. |
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b) the electrode may be used in all positions. |
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| 3. The last digit indicates... |
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a) that the electrode may be used in all welding positions. |
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b) usability of the electrode, including type of current, penetration,
covering and slag, and non-powder content. |
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| 4. If there is a number 1 in the next to
last digit position it indicates that... |
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a) the electrode may be used in all welding positions. |
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b) the electrode may be used in one welding position. |
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| 5.The next to last digit (3rd digit of a
4 digit number, or 4th digit of a 5 digit number) indicates... |
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a) the type of metal in the electrode. |
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b) the welding position that can be used. |
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