Welding Tips and Tricks

I have been using 6013 with this machine but I'm most familiar with 7018 on a Maxstar250 at work. The 6013 runs ok, but I guess I'm just not used to a different rod.

I normally just try to run the 6013 like I do with 7018, but with marginal success.... How would you guys run a 6010 on an inverter?

I am wondering how a 6010 would run on this inverter. Do they run well? I want to use them for basic welding, trailers and home fabrication.

BTW... not a welder. I'm a pipefitter and bought the machine for home use and also to learn the struggles of my welders so I can adjust my fit-ups accordingly. I feel like I should know what it looks like through the lens so I know what my welders are talking about when they encounter problems on fit up.

Also, this is on 1/8 to 1/4 steel, whatever scrap i can find to burn on.

Generally 6010 does not run well on inverter welders. I know I'd like to try it on my Everlast PowerTig 185.

I've never seen a 160sth. I do remember reading something about them, but can't remember if they can handle 6010 or not.
I have a PA-200, it runs 6010 just fine, once you learn to hold a very close arc length. It really likes ESAB's 10P-Plus. I also have a PA-300, it will stack 6010 fantastically. It likes Lincoln's 5P-Plus, and ESAB's 10P.
If you can't get your 160sth to run 6010, try some Hobart 335A 6011.

My PowerArc 200 has a separate electrode port for 6010. Something about built in higher arc force or some crap. Haven't tried it. 6010/11 just arnt that common over here.

Mick

Hi all,
Ive tried 6010 5p on 3 separate everlast machines,pa 140,210ext,and 255 ext.Didnt like the results.Lots of sticking on start-ups,arc would go out trying to whip and pause,seemed critical with arc length.The 255 ext has a setting for 6010 (LED) and arc force and hot start that's adjustable.The 255 worked better than the 210 ext and little pa 140,but not great.I have thermal arc 161 stick/lift tig inverter that runs 6010 great.The TA 161 runs everything great on 115volt or 230 volt.3/32 or 1/8th.SOOO, an inverter can run 6010 electrodes,just depends on which one I guess?

I just had a chance to run 6010 on the AHP200X and it runs very nicely. A couple sticks on startup but after that really smooth with varying arc length too. I ran 3/32 @45 amps and 1/8@ 75 amps. Performance was even better moving towards the middle of the amp range.
Update: compared it to my Powertig 185 (very sensitive to arc length) , not even in the same class. The AHP is so far superior with 6010. I would definitely say this is a great machine if you have a need for that rod.