filler rods and metal plate thickness

[ahack3r]

is there some online resource that has side by side comparisons of every metal thickness and maybe the same for filler rods? I just need a visual aid to determine which to use before I order it.

[weldingtwopotatoes]

It's not a side by side comparison but have you seen Miller's welding calculator? Here's the link Miller - Welding Calculators

[KHK]

I like this idea!! We have plenty of people with the experience to gather the needed information on material type, thickness, rod size, amp range. I will take that data and put it into a program that we ALL can use! I could make a 32 bit and 64 bit programs. I no longer have a 8 or 16 bit machines. The programs would be available to any forum member. Any one interested??

[SICFabrications]

well, the next thing you should be aware of is the different metals....... example, steel is poured and stamped, therefore not giving you the more precise measurements than you would get with say aluminum which is extruded.... when you ask for aluminum .125 that is exactly what you get.... when you ask for that in steel, it is 11 gauge and you get a range in between .119 to .129... something else to keep in mind

[KHK]

Yes you are correct. All of these things can be put into a program that is ment as a guide of ware to start.

[ahack3r]

It's not a side by side comparison but have you seen Miller's welding calculator? Here's the link Miller - Welding Calculators

that will help, thanks

I like this idea!! We have plenty of people with the experience to gather the needed information on material type, thickness, rod size, amp range. I will take that data and put it into a program that we ALL can use! I could make a 32 bit and 64 bit programs. I no longer have a 8 or 16 bit machines. The programs would be available to any forum member. Any one interested??

if you could that would be amazing!

well, the next thing you should be aware of is the different metals....... example, steel is poured and stamped, therefore not giving you the more precise measurements than you would get with say aluminum which is extruded.... when you ask for aluminum .125 that is exactly what you get.... when you ask for that in steel, it is 11 gauge and you get a range in between .119 to .129... something else to keep in mind

I was thinking about that, I guess starting with just aluminum would be a good idea, and than if the need comes, expand on it.

[SICFabrications]

i would start with steel.... aluminum has way too many variables including ambient temperature.... the calculators you are trying to work towards have already been figured out by some folks that are a ton smarter than i...

you can buy a commercial no name calc. for 2 to 3 bucks from amazon, unless you like the challenge *grins*

[KHK]

This is going to be a fun project and one that will be useful to all form members. My knowledge is limited in many areas and non existence in the MIG area.

Will you Help?

[SICFabrications]

i will as best i can, keith.... just ask away, and i will give my opinions =))

[weldingtwopotatoes]

you can buy a commercial no name calc. for 2 to 3 bucks from amazon

Are you referring to the cardboard slide type calculators?