Stainless steel filler metal usability classification type of welding current and position of welding aws classification welding current welding position exxxx15 dcep all exxxx16 dcep or ac all exxxx17 dcep or ac all exxxx25 dcep h, f. Grade 308l stainless steel is a low carbon version of grade 308. I weld mostly 304 stainless to 304, or 304 to mild. The weld deposit of this electrode contains a maximum of 0. Buy your tig filler rod, tig welding accessories, tig. P number, f number and a number in welding asme section. As in other forms of welding, choosing a filler rod depends on the base metal, type of joint, thickness. Feature good beadwetting characteristics, great puddle control, clean welds with minimal smut. The tig handbook will answer many of your basic questions. Great filler rod, only thing i recommend you do that should be a common practice anyway is to give the rod a wipe with a rag and acetone before you weld with it to clean any. Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and diffusible hydrogen levels were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to prescribed. Er308l is ideal for welding types 304l, 321, and 347 stainless steels. Masterweld 308l has good general corrosion resistance. Stainless steel tig welding rod er308l welding supply.
Shieldbright 308l was developed for welding type 304l stainless steel and can. For your further information of welding consumable specifications. Lincolnweld 308308l submerged arc saw wire typical applications astm a743, a744 types cf8 and cf3 astm a240 types 302, 304, 304l for joining the more common austenitic stainless steel grades referred to as 188 steels type 308l is ideal for welding type 304l stainless steels. Type er347 stainless steel filler metal is ideal for er347 and er321 base materials because it matches these stabilized grades. Material safety data sheet stainless steel covered electrodes. Usa 308l electrodes contain extra low carbon for the welding of austenitic, low carbon 18% cr 8% ni stainless steels such as aisi304elc. The lincoln electric company excalibur 308308l15, 17. Table nominal compositions of martensitic stainless steels. Book adapted asm international, materials park, 1997, p.
The first thing id recommend is going to the resources tab top of page and ordering millers student pack. Aws filler metal specifications by material and welding. It is a filler welding wire of 12 cr alloy type air hardening steel. Type 308l16 is used extensively for welding of chemical plant equipment and may be used successfully for welding types 321 and 347 steel grades. Lincoln electric ensures the most reliable and highest quality aluminum mig and tig wires. The alloy is widely used in the chemical and foodprocessing industries, as well as for pipes, tubes and boilers.
The composition of the weld metal is such that good, lowtemperature impact. Er308l has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of. While welding i had to stay within the shielding of the gas about 57 dabs on my 12 fupa cup or it will start oxidizing to a burnt grey color. New to tig and need some help selecting filler rod. Some er308l applications may be substituted with er309l filler metal, but er316l or er316 applications generally require molybdenum and 309l contains no molybdenum. Another type of grouping for filler metal or welding rod is the a number. Weldingcity 5lb er308l stainless steel tig welding rods 308l 1. Msc industrial supply is here to support all your metalworking and maintenance repair needs with over 1. Since the composition of the filler rod is the same as mig, the same products are sold for tig welding, under the category tig cut lengths. Lincoln electrics ability to cast its own aluminum rod enables extremely tight tolerances in the chemical composition of each alloy. Suitable for joining 188 304 auestenitic stainless steels providing good corrosion wear and resistance. Please watch the video given below for more clarity on this topic.
For example, the p number 1 is assigned to carbon manganese or low carbon steel base metals. This product can expose you to chemicals including chromium hexavalent compounds, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the state of california to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Filler rod question, regarding stainless filler miller. Technical data sheet 309l welding rod and wire overview 309l is an austenitic stainless steel used to weld base metal of similar composition and 300 series stainless to carbon or low alloy steels, and also the low carbon grades of stainless. These base metals are grouped by material and assigned p numbers based on what material they are. E308l16 minimizes the formation of chromium carbides in the weld metal. He told me to start using 316 on the ss to ss welds.
I had to discontinue use and go to my local welding supply to get actual 308l rods, which welded as usual with no issues in color. The tungsten electrode is defined as a nonfiller metal electrode used in arc welding or cutting, made principally of tungsten. Shop a large range of 308l stainless steel welding rods at msc industrial supply. For purposes of discussion, in welding there are three zones of principal concern. Technical data sheet 308l welding wire and rod applications pulp and paper mills stainless pipe and tubing bakery and kitchen equipment housings and impellers hospital equipment method of application tig wire. It includes an excellent tig handbook, a gmaw handbook, a gmawp handbook along with a bunch of other useful goodies like welding calculators.
Buy harris 308l stainless steel tig welding rod 332 x 36 10 lbs. Filler rod question, regarding stainless filler 06202007, 07. Msc industrial supply is here to support all your metalworking and maintenance repair needs with over 1 million products in stock and ready to ship today. Here you can purchase all aws publications pdf and hardcopy format. It is particularly used to perform submerged arc welding of grade 304 stainless steel. Electrode chart part no price per pack size dia packaging usages typical chemical composition mechanical properties of all weld metal as welded e30816 aws a5. The tip of a welding wire and filler wire can injure. Shop a large range of tig welding rods at msc industrial supply. Suitable for welding of aisi 410 and similar composition alloys. Er308308l is used for welding types 304, 304l, 308 and 308l stainless steels. For high temperature applications such as in the electrical power industry, the high carbon 308h electrode provides better creep resistance than does 308l. Consistent weld deposit chemistry and procedures from package to package helps to improve quality and save time. So i have a question, today a customer came in an started to ask about filler rod and what i use. It can also be used for welding the stabilized grades 321 and 347 in noncorrosive conditions.
Weldingcity 10lb er308l stainless steel tig welding rods. A welders choice of diameter ranges from 116 to 14. The lincoln electric company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. This number is used to group similar base metals, allowing qualification of an entire selection versus qualification of just one. A number grouping has been done on the basis of the chemical composition of the deposited weld metal. Er308l stainless steel filler rod is suitable for general stainless steel welding applications of all type 304, 304l, 308, 308l, 312 and 347 materials. You can be assured that our electrodes will meet your demanding applications because arcos has earned these prestigious certifications among others. Our wide selection of stainless steel alloy products delivers the superb slag release, wetting action and weld profile characteristics you require with a smooth, stable arc.
Basic stainless electrode of the 308ltype designed for positional welding. The carbon electrode is a nonfiller metal electrode used in arc welding or cutting, consisting of a carbon graphite rod which may or may not be coated with copper or other coatings. Preheat and post weld heat treatment is recommended for many applications. Lincoln electric features a variety of products to meet the base material and process requirements of many stainless. Weldingcity 5lb er308l stainless steel tig welding rods 308l 332x36.
Q2 lot certificate showing actual wire composition. The 2 main advantages of using a 309 instead of a 308 when joining a stainless steel to another steel is 1 the higher chemistry,cr22. Harris 308l stainless steel tig welding rod 332 x 36. This can be found in asme bpvc section ix, table qw442. This is a suitable wire for applications at cryogenic temperatures. Match the chemical composition of the base metal as closely as possible.
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