(1) Produce welding characteristics ranging from high
deposition rates in the flat position to proper fusion and
bead shape in the overhead position.
(2) Produce electrodes for various gas shielding mixtures
and for self shielding.
(3) Vary alloy content of the weld metal from mild steel
for certain electrodes to high alloy stainless steel for
others.
The primary functions of the flux core ingredients are to
do the following: