Technical blog · SoldaForce
How to read AWS electrode classification and choose correctly
A technical guide to AWS SMAW electrode nomenclature and practical purchasing decisions.
E11018 electrode: what it is for and how to use it
A guide to buying and using E11018-M with hydrogen control, WPS discipline and traceability.
E7024 electrode: what it is for and how to use it
A guide to applying E7024 SMAW electrodes for high deposition without treating them as universal electrodes.
E9018 electrode: what it is for and how to use it
A guide to selecting and using 9018 electrodes in low-alloy and demanding welding applications.
Stick electrode vs MIG/FCAW wire: when each welding process fits
A direct comparison for choosing between stick electrodes, solid MIG wire and flux-cored wire.
40/60 solder: what it is for and how to use it
A guide to using 40/60 soft solder with technical criteria and clear lead warnings.
Welding sizes: tables and how to choose
Consumable diameter is selected by process, thickness, position, available amperage and manufacturer datasheet.
Aluminum welding: processes, filler metals and common mistakes
A technical guide to choosing the process and filler metal for aluminum welding, preparing the joint and avoiding porosity, burn-through and cracking.