Estimating weld passes

[OSUWE2010]

I was wondering if anyone could help me with estimating the number of weld passes using a FCAW process and .052 wire. If there is a quick way to simply get a rough estimate that would be great. I know simply finding the overall area and dividing by the wire cross-section could be a possiblity but if there was another way to figure this. Any input will be helpful, mainly just curious.

 

[metengr]

The information below may give you a rough idea

http://www.weldcall.com/EUWeb/MIG_handbook/592mig12_8.htm

 

[connectegr]

Lincoln Electric, The Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding. Great resource book.

Travel speed? Wire feed? Weld size? Simplu comparing cross sectional area is not a good way.

http://www.FerrellEngineering.com

 

[racookpe1978]

Bookmarked for later. Thanks.