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OSHA's guide lists which shade for gas-shielded arc welding on ferrous metals with 1/16 to 5/32 inch electrodes?

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  1. Shade 12
  2. Shade 11
  3. Shade 5

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References

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252 General requirements, welding, cutting and brazing www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.252 Checked 2026-10-12.

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