A&B Tube Metal Products

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
AVAILABLE
MESH
SIZES
DIAMETER
LENGTH
Approximate
Number of
RODS/LB.
RECOMMENDED
AMPERAGE

WELDING
PROCEDURE
INCHES
MM

ACETYLENE TUBE
METAL bare for
oxyacetylene

40-60
30-40
20-30
10-20
1/8
5/32
3/16
1/4
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
14" & 28"
14" & 28"
14" & 28"
14" & 28"

14-7
9-5
6-3
31/2 -2
N/A




N/A

Adjust excess acetylene flame 3X of inner cone. Use torch tip size larger than normally used to weld same diameter mild steel rod. Sweat deposits to parent metal with minimum penetration. Avoid puddling

HORSESHOE TUBE
METAL bare for
oxyacetylene
8-10
1/4
6.4
14"
4
AC-DC TUBE METAL COATED AC or DC
40-60
30-40
20-30
10-20

1/8
5/32
3/16
1/4

3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4

14"

13
8
5
4

150-200
200-250
250-285
260-300
 Use minimum amperage consistent with good penetration. Coated electrode can be applied for AC or DC, reverse polarity. Apply in flat or inclined position.

TIG WC


SEMI-AUTOMATIC
TUBE submerged arc

30-40
20-30

5/32
3/16
5/32
3/16

4.0
4.8

4.0
4.8

28"
28"

100 lb.
coil

5
3

22 1/4" ID
coil

N/A


30/32 V
400/475
Same as MIG welding.

Submerged Arc