GeKa Elit NUT Gouging Electrodes 3,2mm x 350mm
GeKa Elit NUT gouging & cutting electrodes size 3,2mm x 350mm long are packed in 4 kg box and is also avaible as a "slab" of 3 packs = 12 kg.
These electrodes have been designed for use at and angle of 15 degrees and pushed forward in the direction of travel. The gouging speed is generally between 1000 and 1500mm / minute. Striking the arc is carried out with the rod at 90 degrees to the work surface.
Multiple passes may be made to make deep gouges. Welding may take place immediately afterwards in mild steel.
If gouging stainless steel the gouge path must be ground clean to remove the carbon deposit the gouge rod leaves.
Gouging makes a lot of fume and this will need to be taken into account.
The 3,2mm gouging rods should be operated at 180 to 240 Amps.