Stainless Steel MIG Welding Electrode Wire and Gas Choices ...
Common MIG Welding Wire Sizes.023.030.035.045; Electrode selection is pretty simple. In most cases you will be using the ER 308L series electrode. If you are welding a higher grade stainless you will then need to consider an ER 316L electrode. Finally the ER 309L is for welding stainless steel to steel.