Mica E7018

MICA E7018 Mild Steel & Low Hydrogen Electrodes
AWS/SFA A5.1

Description: MICA E7018 is an all position iron powder, low hydrogen electrode that may be used with AC or DC reverse polarity.

Welding Characteristics: MICA E7018 has a smooth, quiet arc, very low spatter, and medium arc penetration that can be used at high travel speeds. The fillet welds in the horizontal and flat welding positions have a slightly convex weld face, with a smooth and finely rippled surface.

Applications: MICA E7018 is used for welding carbon and low alloy steels, and are also used for joints involving high-strength and high carbon. As is common with all low hydrogen electrodes, a short arc length should be maintained at all times.

Typical Weld Metal Chemistry (%):

 Typical Mechanical Properties:

•       Tensile Strength, psi 78,000
•       Yield Strength, psi 66,000
•       Elongation in 2”, (%) 31
•       Reduction in Area, (%) 75
•       Charpy V-notch (@-20?F) 65 ft. lbs.

Recommended Current Ranges (AC or DC+):

Standard Packaging: 10# hermetically sealed package; 50# master carton. Also available in 50# HSC.