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Welding Filler Metal, Shielding Gas & Mass Estimator

Calculate groove and fillet weld volume, filler wire/rod mass consumption (kg/lbs), shielding gas flow volumes, and arc-on labor costs.

Joint Geometry & Process Configuration

Joint Type

Fillet Leg Size a (mm)

Total Weld Seam Length (mm)

Welding Process

Base Metal

Shielding Gas Flow (L/min)

Filler Wire Cost / kg

Shielding Gas Cost / Liter

Fabricator Labor Rate / hr

Material Markup (%)

Required Consumable Filler Wire

0.806 kg(1.78 lbs)

15 min arc

Consumables & Labor Valuation

Weld Cross-Section Area18.90 mm²

Shielding Gas Usage255.9 L (9.04 ft³)

Fabricator Labor Hours0.62 hrs

Total Estimated Cost€48.93

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