This article presents the optimal composition of welding electrode samples obtained on the basis of local raw materials. The results of comparing the obtained welding electrode samples with state standards and imported products with their technical characteristics are presented. The following conclusions were drawn from the conducted tests: during welding, there was no coming off electrode coatings, interruption of the welding cycle, and no deformation of steel wires; it was found that the samples of welding electrodes obtained on the basis of local raw materials fully meet the standard requirements, and the cost of this welding electrode is cheaper than the welding electrodes (made in China and Russia) used in our country.

local raw materials, steel wire, welding electrode, electrode covering, deformation change