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What size filler rod do I need?

What size filler rod do I need?

Generally speaking, use 1/16″ diameter filler rod for applications where the material is 1/8″ or less, and use 3/32″ diameter filler rod for applications where the material is 1/8″ and thicker.

What is 309 welding rod used for?

309 Tig Rod was designed to weld stainless steel to carbon steel and still have a strong ductile weld that can hold up to heating and cooling cycles.

How do I choose a filler rod?

There are seven key factors to consider when selecting a filler metal: The base material to be welded, the welding position, regulatory specifications and codes, design requirements, shielding gas, post-weld heat treatment, and welding equipment.

What kind of filler metal is er 312?

This filler metal has also been found to be valuable in welding dissimilar metals such as carbon steel to stainless steel, particularly those grades high in nickel. ER 312 gives a two-phase weld deposit with substantial percentages of ferrite in an austenite matrix.

When to use er312 stainless steel welding rods?

Note: Rods per pack is an approximate and varies on metal type. ER312 stainless steel welding wire is used for high strength and high yield steels, stainless to mild steels and AISI 304 clad stainless steel. This wire produces weld deposits of very high strength.

What kind of metal is 0.75 Max ER 312?

0.75 max. Alloy ER 312 was originally designed to weld cast alloys of similar composition. This filler metal has also been found to be valuable in welding dissimilar metals such as carbon steel to stainless steel, particularly those grades high in nickel.

What was the original purpose of alloy ER 312?

Working together with our valued suppliers and customers to ensure a safe and timely continuation of supply. Alloy ER 312 was originally designed to weld cast alloys of similar composition.