{"product_id":"e6013-welding-rods","title":"SSimder 10LBS E6013 Welding Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003eE6013 is the easy, beginner-friendly rutile rod: 60,000 psi tensile strength, a smooth stable arc, and slag that peels off — ideal for sheet metal, auto body, and light fabrication on clean mild steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWS class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE6013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTensile strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60,000 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRutile (high-titania potassium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll; best flat and horizontal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC, DCEN, or DCEP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/32\": 40–90 A · 1\/8\": 70–140 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenetration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry storage, no oven required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheet metal, auto body, hobby and maintenance work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is E6013 used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eE6013 shines on clean, thin-to-medium mild steel where appearance matters and the joint is not load-bearing — auto body panels, sheet metal, fences, and general DIY work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eE6013 vs E7018 — which should I pick?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick E6013 for easy, good-looking welds on thin non-structural steel; pick E7018 when the joint carries load or must meet code — E7018 is stronger (70 vs 60 ksi) and penetrates deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat amperage does E6013 need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 40–90 A for 3\/32\" rods and 70–140 A for 1\/8\" rods. E6013 runs on AC or either DC polarity, which makes it forgiving on basic machines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simder Welder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545423859862,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5997\/9926\/files\/E6013.png?v=1787973196","url":"https:\/\/www.ssimder.com\/products\/e6013-welding-rods","provider":"Simder Welder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}