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Welding Polarity Guide

Quick starting reference for common stick, MIG, flux-core and TIG setups.

Enter your numbers, then calculate.
Planning tool only. Verify actual material, manufacturer data, codes, WPS/engineering and project conditions where applicable.
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Always check the package

Flux-core wires in particular can use different polarity depending on classification and manufacturer. The spool/box data is the authoritative source.

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