The combination of the core wire and the coating gives All-State No. 34 a very quiet arc which will deposit a dense, smooth, spatter-free weld in all positions with good color match to the base material. It is widely used in production and maintenance of tanks, pipes, heavy and light aluminum castings, structural members, foundry patterns, automotive parts and protective railings.

Procedure

Clean weld area thoroughly. Any base metal heavier than 1/8"( 3.2mm) should be beveled at a 75 degree angle. No preheating is necessary on thin material but on heavy sections preheating to 400°F (204°C) is recommended to flatten the weld bead and reduce the amount of amperage required. Stringer beads are generally used since some undercutting will be encountered with weave beads. A short arc should be maintained with the electrode tilted slightly in the direction of travel. Allow to cool slowly. Remove slag before quenching. Additional cleaning and slag removal may be done with a wire brush and a solution of 5% nitric or 10% sulfuric acid in hot water. Rinse with clean, hot water.