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| INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION |
None
| FEATURES & APPLICATIONS |
For repair and reclamation of tools and dies subject to heat checking.
- Tungsten free hot work tool steel electrode.
- Deposits maintain a very sharp edge.
- Alloying elements include molybdenum and vanadium.
- Weld metal maintains many of the properties of H13 tool steel.
- Also available in TIG form as product code 6111.
| All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %) |
Microstructure: In the as-welded condition, the microstructure consists of partially tempered martensite with carbides and some retained austenite.
Flux Color: Grey
| Si | C | Mo | S | Mn | V | Cr | P | Fe |
| .67 | .35 | 1.35 | .03 | .4 | .97 | 5.26 | .03 | Bal |
| Typical Mechanical Properties |
Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:
Hardness (as welded) Rockwell C 54-57
| Welding Current & Instructions |
Recommended Current: DC Reverse (+), Straight (-) or AC
| Diameter (mm) | 3/32 (2.5) | 1/8 (3.25) | 5/32 (4.0) |
| Minimum Amperage | 45 | 80 | 110 |
| Maximum Amperage | 60-90 | 80-120 | 125-175 |
Welding Techniques: When welding on tool steel, preheat the part to 1100°F (600°C) and maintain this temperature during welding. Allow parts to cool slowly.
Welding Positions: Flat, Horizontal, Vertical up
Deposition Rates:
| Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Weldmetal/ Electrode | Electrodes per lb (kg) of Weldmetal | Arc Time of Deposition min/lb (kg) | Amperage Settings | Recovery Rate |
| 3/32 (2.5) | 14″ (350) | .45 oz (12g) | 36 (78) | 30 (66) | 70 | 120% |
| 1/8 (3.25) | 14″(350) | .93 oz (25g) | 17 (38) | 20 (44) | 100 | 120% |
| 5/32 (4.0) | 14″ (350) | 1.2 oz (34g) | 13 (29) | 17 (37) | 130 | 120% |
| APPROXIMATE ELECTRODE PACKAGING & DIMENSIONS |
| Diameter (mm) | 3/32 (2.5) | 1/8 (3.25) | 5/32 (4.0) |
| Length (mm) | 14″ (350) | 14″ (350) | 14″ (350) |
| Electrodes / lb | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| Electrodes / kg | 42 | 26 | 20 |