1. Use a drag technique for most applications.
2. Take precautions with flying materials when chipping slag.
3. Keep electrodes clean and dry ‹ follow manufacturer¹s recommendations.
4. Common steel electrodes:
5. Penetration: DCEN ‹ Least penetration, AC ‹ medium (can be more spatter also), DCEP ‹ most penetration.

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