Enter the electrode diameter (in), the wire feed speed (in/min), and the electrode efficiency (%) into the Weld Deposition Rate Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Weld Deposition Rate.
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Weld Deposition Rate Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Weld Deposition Rate.
WDR = 13.1*D^2*FS*EE/100
- Where WDR is the Weld Deposition Rate (lbs/hr)
- D is the electrode diameter (in)
- FS is the wire feed speed (in/min)
- EE is the electrode efficiency (%)
How to Calculate Weld Deposition Rate?
The following two example problems outline the steps and information needed to calculate the Weld Deposition Rate.
Example Problem #1
- First, determine the electrode diameter (in).
- The electrode diameter (in) is calculated to be : 2.
- Next, determine the wire feed speed (in/min).
- The wire feed speed (in/min) is measured to be: 3.
- Next, determine the electrode efficiency (%).
- The electrode efficiency (%) is found to be: 98.
- Finally, calculate the Weld Deposition Rate using the formula above:
WDR = 13.1*D^2*FS*EE
The values provided above are inserted into the equation below and computed.
WDR = 13.1*2^2*3*98/100 = 154.04 (lbs/hr)
Example Problem #2
The variables required for this problem are provided below:
electrode diameter (in) = 5
wire feed speed (in/min) = 6
electrode efficiency (%) = 7
Test your knowledge using the equation and check your answer with the calculator.
WDR = 13.1*D^2*FS*EE/100 = (lbs/hr)
