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INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS |
AWS/ASME A 5.6 E CuSn - C
DIN 1733: EL – CuSn8
FEATURES & APPLICATIONS |
For joining a wide variety of copper base alloys to themselves and to steels and cast irons.
- AC – DC tin bronze electrode can be used as an electric brazing rod.
- Bronze electrode that works very well on AC current.
- Excellent for joining copper base alloys not only to themselves but to stainless steel, cast iron, and steels.
All Weld Metal Analysis (Typical Weight %) |
Microstructure: A multi phase copper base structure with complex eutectoids.
Flux Color: Dark Brown
| Sn | Fe | P | Al | Mn | Pb | Si | Ni | Other | Cu |
| 8 | .1 | .1 | .01 | .01 | .02 | .05 | .05 | .50 | Bal |
Typical Mechanical Properties |
Undiluted Weld Metal Maximum Value Up to:
Tensile Strength 50,000 PSI (340 MPa)
Yield Strength 30,000 PSI (210 MPa)
Elongation 18%
Hardness Brinell 105, Rockwell B78
Welding Current & Instructions |
Recommended Current: DC Straight (-) or AC
| Diameter (mm) 3/32 (2.5) 1/8(3.25) 5/32 (4.0) |
| Minimum Amperage 75 100 120
Maximum Amperage 105 135 160 |
Welding Positions: FlatWelding Techniques: Remove all surface contamination from weld area. Maintain a short arc gap and fill in craters prior to extinguishing the arc.
Deposition Rates:
|
Diameter (mm) |
Length (mm) |
Weldmetal/ Electrode |
Electrodes per lb (kg) of Weldmetal |
Arc Time of Deposition min/lb (kg) |
Amperage Settings |
|
3/32 (2.5) |
14″ (350) |
.6 oz. (17g) |
27 (59) |
54 (118) |
85 |
|
1/8 (3.25) |
14″(350) |
.7 oz (20g) |
22 (48) |
38 (83) |
120 |
|
5/32 (4.0) |
14″ (350) |
1 oz (28g) |
15 (32) |
20 (45) |
140 |
APPROXIMATE ELECTRODE PACKAGING & DIMENSIONS |
| Diameter (mm) |
1/8 (3.25) |
5/32 (4.0) |
3/16 (5.0) |
| Length (mm) |
14″ (350) |
14″ (350) |
14″ (350) |
| Electrodes / lb |
22 |
14 |
9 |
| Electrodes / kg |
48 |
31 |
20 |