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P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N - W E L D I N G F I L L E R M E TA L S
Aluminum Welding Wire
AWS/SFA A5.10
Chemical Composition Limits
Si

GRADE

Fe

(1)

Cu

Mn

Mg

Cr

Zn

Other Elements

Ti

Each

(1)
(2)
(3)

1100

(2)

(2)

.05-.20

4043
5183

.05

4.5-6.0

.8

.30

.05

.40

.40

.10

.50-1.0

5356

.25

.40

.10

.05-.20

5556

.25

.40

.10

.50-1.0

(3)

AL

Total

.10

.05

.15

99. Min

.05

.10

.20

.05

.15

Remainder

4.3-5.2

.05-.25

.25

.15

.05

.15

Remainder

4.5-5.5

.05-.20

.10

.06-.20

.05

.15

Remainder

4.7-5.5

.05-.20

.25

.05-.20

.05

.15

Remainder

Single values are maximum unless otherwise specified.

Silicon plus Iron shall not exceed .95%.
Beryllium shall not exceed .0008.
Other grades, including coated electrodes, are available upon request.

Copper Based Welding And Brazing Alloys

AWS/SFA A5.7 A5.27
GRADE
Deox CopperERCu

Cu

Zn

Sn

Mn

Si

Al

Pb

Fe

98.0 Min.

1.0

.50

.50

.01

.15

.02
.02
.02

.50
1.5

Silicon BronzeERCuSi-A

Bal.

1.0

1.0

1.5

2.8-4.0

.01

Aluminum Bronze A-2ERCuAl-A2

Bal.

.02

.10

8.5-11.0

Single values are maximum unless otherwise specified.

Available on spools and in cut lengths.
Other grades, including coated electrodes, are available upon request.

Low Alloy Steel

Product available in spools, coils, drums,

reels, and cut lengths in sizes .025 to .156

AWS/SFA A5.28
Typical Analysis
P

Ni

Cr

Mo

Ti

Zr

Al

.56

.01

.015

1.40
1.30

.53

.49

.55

.54

.01

2.55

1.10

.40

.015

2.50

1.10

.46

.39

.015

5.40

.50

.50

.42

.015

9.25

1.10

GRADE

Mn

Si

70S - B2L

.04

.63

80S - B2

.10

.52

80S - B3L

.04

.61

90S - B3

.09

.45

80S - B6

.07

80S - B8

.06
.10

.60

.20

.008

.55

9.10

1.00

.19

80SNi-1

.10

.92

.60

.015

.95

80SNi-2

.09

.95

.58

.015

2.60

80SNi-3

.10

.95

.62

.015

3.45

100S-1

.07

1.40

.30

.008

.40

.04

.06

.08

.08

1.60

.35

.009

1.60
2.20

110S-1

.40

.06

.05

.07

120S-1

.08

1.65

.35

.008

2.60

.45

.06

.05

.07

90S - B9

(A)

(A) Niobium (Columbium) 0.02 - 0.10%

Nitrogen 0.03 - 0.07%

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Williams 70S-2

Product available in spools, coils, drums,

reels, and cut lengths in sizes .025 to .156

Specification: AWS A5.18

Class ER70S-2

Williams 70S-2 is a multiple deoxidized mild steel wire containing Aluminum, Titanium and Zirconium, in addition to Silicon
and Manganese. It is capable of sound welds in all grades of carbon steel. MIG welding can be conducted with either
Carbon Dioxide, Argon-CO2, or Argon 2% oxygen. TIG welding with 100% Argon.
Typical Chemical Analysis

Typical Mechanical Properties

0.05

Tensile Strength

Mn

1.15

Yield Strength

PSI Si

0.5

Elongation

0.02

Impact Strength, Ft-Lbs

0.015

Al

0.09

Zr

0.05

Ti

0.06

Williams 70S-3

78,000 PSI
65,000
25%
35 Ft-Lbs @ -20F

Product available in spools, coils,

drums, reels, and cut lengths in sizes .
025 to .156

Specification: AWS A5.18

Class ER70S-3

Williams 70S-3 is a mild steel wire primarily used for MIG and TIG welding (GMAW and GTAW). It contains deoxidizers,
Manganese and Silicon to provide porous-free welds under normal welding conditions. MIG welding can be performed with
either CO2 or Argon-CO2.
Typical Chemical Analysis

Typical Mechanical Properties Tensile

0.08

Strength

Mn

1.15

Yield Strength

77,000 PSI
65,000 PSI

Si

0.54

Elongation

26%

0.02

Impact Strength, Ft-Lbs

33 Ft-Lbs @ -20F

0.015

Average Brinell Hardness

125

Williams 70S-6

Product available in spools, coils,

drums, reels, and cut lengths in sizes .
025 to .156

Specification: AWS A5.18

Class ER70S-6

Williams 70S-6 is a mild steel wire primarily used for MIG and TIG welding (GMAW and GTAW). It contains higher levels of
deoxidizers compared to other mild steel wires resulting in better fluidity and bead appearance. It performs well in CO2 shielding gas but can also be used with Argon-CO2.
Typical Chemical Analysis

Typical Mechanical Properties Tensile

0.09

Strength

84,000 PSI

Mn

1.65

Yield Strength

73,000 PSI

Si

0.97

Elongation

27%

0.02

Impact Strength, Ft-Lbs

30 Ft-Lbs @ -20F

0.015

Average Brinell Hardness

150

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Williams 80SD-2

Product available in spools, coils,

drums, reels, and cut lengths in sizes .
025 to .156

Specification: AWS A5.28

Class ER80SD-2

Williams 80SD-2 is a low alloy wire with Manganese and Molybdenum as the principal alloying elements. This wire produces
weld deposits exhibiting good strength and low temperature properties, and can be used whenever higher strength and low
temperature toughness are necessary. The higher Manganese, Silicon combination also provides a smooth, uniform weld
bead. MIG welding can be conducted with CO2, Argon-CO2, or Argon-02; TIG welding with 100% Argon.

Typical Chemical Analysis

Typical Mechanical Properties

0.10

Tensile Strength

Mn

1.90

PSI Yield Strength

Si

0.65

Elongation

20%

0.015

Impact Strength, Ft-Lbs

33 Ft-Lbs @ -20F

0.012

Mo

0.50

98,000
80,000 PSI

Carbon & Low Alloy Steel

For Submerged Arc Welding

AWS/SFA A5.17 and A5.23 Typical Analysis

GRADE

Mn

Si

Cr

Mo

Ni

Cu

EM13K

.09

.95

.50

.009

.014

.21

EM14

.17

2.00

.02

.013

.015

.23

EA-1

.08

.90

.02

.58

.015

.014

.18

EA-2

.091

.10

.03

.56

.017

.015

.20

EA-3

.121

.95

.02

.56

.016

.015

.19

EB-2

.12

.70

.15

1.10

.50

.014

.016

.18

EB-3

.11

.72

.20

2.55

.95

.010

.010

.19

EB-6

.07

.50

.30

5.75

.60

.009

.00

.17

EB-8

.08

.55

.35

9.40

1.05

.010

.010

.15

EB-9

.10

.70

.16

9.20

1.00

.60

.008

.009

ENi1

.10

1.00

.20

.01

.02

1.10

.012

.014

.17

ENi2

.11

.95

.18

.01

2.75

.013

.015

.16

ENi3

.11

1.00

.20

.07

3.50

.011

.014

.17

EM2

.081

.50

.40

.10

.50

1.80

.007

.008

.13

V.03, Al.07, Ti .06, Zr.06

EM3

.081

.55

.35

.20

.48

2.30

.005

.007

.12

V.02, Al.06, Ti.05 Zr.07

EM4

.071

.50

.30

.20

.50

2.55

.005

.006

.12

V.01, Al.06, Ti.05, Zr.06

EW

.10

.50

.30

.60

.65

.019

.018

.45

4130

.30

.55

.25

.90

.20

.016

.014

.19

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V.19, Nb.05, N.06

Stainless Steel Bare Wire

AWS/SFA A5.9 Typical Analysis
GRADE

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Mo

Cb

Cu

OTHER

ER307

.08

6.5

.85

18.9

8.8

ER 308H

.06

1.75

.50

20.0

10.0

ER 308/308L

.015

1.75

.50

20.0

10.0

ER 308LSi

.015

1.75

.80

20.0

10.0

ER 309

.06

1.80

.55

23.5

13.5

ER 309L

.015

1.80

.55

23.5

13.5

ER 309LMo

.015

2.00

.50

24.10

13.0

2.5

ER 309LSi

.015

1.80

.85

24.0

13.5

ER 310

1.90

.45

26.5

21.0

.12

ER 312

.13

1.70

.50

29.50

9.0

ER 316/316H

.06

1.75

.50

19.0

13.0

2.4

ER 316L

.015

1.75

.50

19.0

13.0

2.4

ER 316LMn

.019

6.78

.52

20.15

15.65

2.68

N.18

ER 316LSi

.015

1.75

.80

19.0

13.0

2.4

ER 317L

.02

1.80

.60

19.0

13.5

3.6

ER 320LR

.03

1.70

.05

19.5

34.0

2.5

.25

3.5

ER 330

.24

1.90

.40

16.0

35.0

.05

1.75

.55

19.5

10.0

.37

20.0

25.0

4.2

ER 347

.8

.50

1.7

ER 385

.18

1.95

ER 409Nb

.05

.60

.45

11.75

.20

ER 410NiMo

.03

.50

.40

12.0

4.25

.50

ER 410

.11

.50

.50

12.5

ER 430

.06

.45

.39

16.30

ER 439

.025

.65

.60

18.10

.05

.03

.50

.45

16.5

.23

3.60

Ti .60

ER 630

.15
4.75

ER 2209

.015

1.5

.45

22.5

8.5

3.2

N.19

Many of these grades are also available in strip and powder form for overlay and cladding applications.

Quality Policy
It is our policy to adhere to the requirements
of

the

complying

ISO 9001:2000
with

these

Quality

Standard.

requirements

we

By

ensure

continuous improve- ment, emphasize defect prevention

and reduce variation. We're committed to making sure
you receive the level of quality and service you deserve.

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WRC-1992 Diagram for Stainless Steel Weld Metal

18

Nieq = Ni + 35C + 20N +

0.25Cu

16

WRC
Ferrite
Number

14

AF

12

FA
10
18

20

22

24

26

28

30

Creq = Cr + Mo + 0.7Nb

Nickel & Nickel Alloy Bare Wire

AWS/SFA 5.7 . 5.14 - Typical Analysis
GRADE

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Mo

Cb(A)

Cu

OTHER

ERCuNi
FM 67

.01

.75

.11

31.5

67.0

Ti. .35

ERNiCu-7
FM 60

.04

3.5

.85

65.0

27.5

Ti. 2.30, Fe .40, Al .15

ERNi-1
FM 61

.05

.30

.45

95.0

Ti. 2.8, Al 1.0, Fe .10

ERNiCr-3
FM 82

.02

2.75

.40

19.5

74.0

2.5

ERNiCrMo-3
FM 625

.02

.15

.10

22.5

62.0

9.0

3.50

Al .18, Ti.20, Fe .75

ERNiCrMo-4
FM C-276

.01

.55

.05

15.5

59.0

15.5

W 3.6, Fe 5.5

ERNiCrFe-5
FM 62

.025

.50

.20

16.5

73.0

2.2

Fe 7.0

ERNiCrCoMo-1
FM 617

.06

.06

.15

22.0

53.0

9.5

Co 12.5, Al .90, Ti .25, Fe 1.0

ERNiCrMo-10
FM 622

.01

.20

.04

21.5

61.0

13.5

W 3.2

ERNiFeCr-2
FM 718

.06

.20

.25

20.0

52.5

3.0

5.10

.06

.24

.12

55.

.05

.23

.06

99.5

.01

.40

.28

21.0

43.0

3.0

No AWS Class:
FM 55
ERNiCl
FM99
ERNiFeCr-1
FM65
(A)

Plus TA.

Fe 44.2

Al .10, Ti 1.0, Cu 2.0

Other Nickel grades also available.

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Filler Metal
Selection Chart
GRADE

APPLICATIONS

ENi-1 (FM 141)

ERNi-1 (FM 61)

Ni 200 and 201 dissimilar combinations of nickel alloys and steels.

Cladding of steels.

ENiCu-7 (FM 190)

ERNiCu-7 (FM 60)

Alloys 400, R405 and K500, Cu and Cu nickel alloys. Cladding of steels.

ECuNi (FM 67)

ERCuNi (FM 187)

Alloy 450 and Cu nickel alloys 70/30 80/20 90/10.

ENiCrFe-3 (FM 182)

ERNiCr-3 (FM 82)

Alloys 600 and 601, 800, 800HT and 330.

Dissimilar combinations of steels and nickel alloys.

ENiCrMo-3 (FM 112)

ERNiCrMo-3 (FM 625)

Alloys 625, 601, 686, 622, C-276 and other pit-resistant alloys.
Dissimilar combinations of steels and nickel-base alloys. Cladding of steels.

ENiCrCoMo-1 (FM 117)

ERNiCrCoMo-1 (FM 617)

Alloys 617, 800HT, dissimilar combinations of high temperature alloys.

ENiCrMo-4 (FM C-276)

ERNiCrMo-4 (FM C-276)

Alloy 276 and other pit-resistant alloys. Cladding of steels.

Dissimilar combinations of steels and nickel-base alloys.

ENiCrFe-2 (WELD A)

Alloys 800 and 800HT, 600 and 601. Joining dissimilar combinations of carbon, stainless,
and nickel-base alloys.

ERNiCrFe-5 (FM 62)

Alloy 600.

These recommendations are general and are useful only as a guide to the proper selection of a filler metal. Care should always be taken to
meet the engineered requirements of the fabricated item when choosing the filler metal and welding process.

Nickel & Nickel Alloy Electrodes

AWS/SFA 5.6, 5.11, 5.15
Typical Analysis
GRADE

Mn

Si

Cr

Ni

Fe

Ti

Mo

OTHER

Ni 55
ENiFe-C1

.0.85

0.72

0.95

53.0

44.0

Cu .10

Ni 99
ENi-C1

1.00

0.25

1.10

94.0

3.5

Cu .10

Alloy 117
ENiCrMo-1

.06

.45

.35

21.65

54.0

1.5

.1

8.8

Co 11.85, AL .65

Alloy 112
ENiCrMo-3

0.04

0.33

0.38

21.75

60.0

3.0

9.50

Cb+Ta 3.40

Alloy 141
ENi-1

0.04

0.42

0.45

97.8

0.30

1.10

Alloy 182
ENiCrFe-3

0.03

6.75

0.50

15.00

69.0

6.5

Cb+Ta 1.75

Alloy 187
ECuNi

1.80

0.35

30.5

0.60

0.20

PB.002
Cu Balance

Alloy 190
ENiCu-7

0.03

3.10

0.95

67.0

0.90

Cu 28.10

Alloy 276
ENiCrMo-4

0.02

0.50

0.15

15.40

59.0

5.5

16.25

W 3.25

0.01

0.40

0.15

21.50

66.3

3.80

13.25

W 3.10

0.03

1.80

0.34

15.50

71.25

8.50

1.45

Cb+Ta 1.25

FM 122
ENiCrMo-10
WELD A
ENiCrFe-2
6

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AWS/SFA A5.12
For Tig Welding
GRADE

Tungsten %

Th02 Additive

TIP Color

EWP

99.5

Green

EWTH-2

97.3

1.7 - 2.2

Red

Solid Surfacing Welding Rods & Electrodes

AWS/SFA A5.13
Typical Analysis
GRADE

Ni

Cr

Si

Fe

Mn

Mo

Co

(CoCr-C)

2.0

33

2.0

2.5

Hardness-RC

1.

13

Bal

55

2.5

29

2.0

1.2

1.

Bal

40

2.0

28

2.5

1.7

1.

Bal

48

2.0

27

2.5

.25

1.

5.5

Bal

32

Alloy #1
(CoCr-A)
Alloy #6
(CoCr-B)
Alloy #12
Alloy #21

Available in coated electrodes, powder, and cored wires. Other grades and surfacing products are also available.

Stainless Steel Coated Electrodes AWS/SFA A5.4 Typical Analysis

GRADE

308H

Cr

Ni

Mo

Cb + Ta

Mn

Si

Cu

308L

.065

20.0

9.85

1.70

.50

.023

.018

.03

19.90

10.0

1.75

.52

.021

.019

309

.08

23.5

12.4

1.70

.55

.020

.020

309Cb

.09

24.0

13.0

.81

1.50

.19

309L

.03

23.75

13.0

1.65

.54
.55

.020
.020

.017

309Mo

.08

23.7

13.2

2.5

1.45

.49

.19

.18

310

.12

27.10

21.40

1.95

.48

.021

.020

312

.12

29.3

9.5

1.80

.56

.020

.020

316H

.06

18.85

12.9

2.4

1.70

.55

.020

.020

316L

.03

18.70

12.80

2.35

1.80

.50

.022

.019

.55

.020

.020

.21
.52

.011

.009

.018

.020

.020

.020

317L

.03

18.75

13.0

3.4

1.65

320Lr

.02

20.1

34.0

2.4

.29

2.15

330

.19

15.8

34.9

1.85

347

.04

20.10

10.10

.75

1.70

.54

410

.10

12.75

.85

.65

.02

.020

410NiMo

.025

12.0

4.40

.55

.55

.48

.017

.019

630

.03

16.5

4.7

2.1

.50

.45

.020

.021

Other grades available upon request.

Electrodes can be provided in -15, -16 and -17 usability designations.

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Electrodes Classification

NOTES:
(a) R indicates Welding Rod

Electrode (a)

E- XXXT X-X

1 - CO2

(b) Additional Alloy Composition

External Shielding (c)

3 - None (Self-Shielded)

L - Low Carbon (0.0-0.04)

H - High Carbon (0.04-0.08)
Mo - Molybedenum
Cb - Columbium(Niobium)
Ni - Nickel
Ti - Titanium
K - Low Temperature Toughness
(for self-shielded electrodes only)

Alloy Composition
of Weld Deposit (b)
Tubular or Flux Cored

(c) External Shielding

0: Flat & Horizontal

1: All Position

4 - 75-80% Ar/Bal CO2

5 - 100% Ar (Rods Only)
*2 - Discontinued

Flux Cored Stainless Electrodes

AWS/SFA A5.22 Typical Analysis
C

Cr

Ni

Mo

Cb + Ta

Mn

Si

Cu

E308HTXX

.06

20.20

9.95

.09

1.25

.53

.020

.002

.04

E308LTXX

.025

20.10

10.0

.09

1.30

.50

.020

.002

.03

GRADE

E309TXX

.06

24.5

13.0

1.22

.75

.020

.005

E309LTXX

.024

23.80

12.75

.04

1.30

.55

.020

.002

.08

E316TXX

.05

19.0

12.5

2.62

1.09

.76

.020

.007

E316LTXX

.028

19.10

12.20

2.55

1.10

.60

.025

.003

.13

E347TXX

.04

20.25

10.10

.04

.55

1.30

.55

.025

.003

.09

E410TXX

.09

12.5

.50

.45

.020

.006

Controlled Ferrites upon request.

Flux cored Tig rods also available for root pass welding on pipe.
These products are also available using seamless tubing to prevent moisture pickup under humid conditions.
Other grades available upon request.

Controlled chemistries in stainless steel filler metals are designed to maximize corrosion resistance, and
maintain desirable ferrite levels for added crack resistance. In addition, strict attention is given to wire finish, tensile,
cast and
helix, to facilitate demanding robotic applications.

Titanium Tig Rod & Specialty Coated Tig & Mig Wire
AWS/A5.16 Typical Analysis
GRADE

Fe

ERTi-1
ERTi-2

.03

.03 - .10

.012

.005

.08

.03

.08 - .16

.015

.008

.12

ERTi-3

.03

.13 - .20

.02

.008

.16

ERTi-5

.05

.12 - .20

.030

.015

.22

ERTi-23

.03

.03 - .11

.012

.005

.20

Al

5.5 - 6.7 3.5 - 4.5

5.5 - 6.5 3.5 - 4.5

Pd

Ru

Ni

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Brazing & Braze Welding Filler Metals

Available in wire, strip, powder, cast or preforms.

Also brazing and soldering fluxes and lead-free solder.

AWS/SFA A5.8
GRADE

Ag

Cu

Zn

Cd

Sn

Ni

other

Solids/Liquids

BAg-24

50

20

28

1220/1305 F

BAg-7

22

17

.15 max

56

.15 max

1145/1205F

16

.15 max

1170/1270F

24

.15 max

1125/1145F

.15 max

1190/1475F

BAg-3

50

16

16

BAg-1

45

15

16

BCuP-5

15

80

% IACS:

Applications:

BAg-24 = 15

BAg-24: 300 series stainless, nickel & steel

BAg-7

= 8.3

BAg-7:

food handling equipment & steel

BAg-3

= 18

BAg-3:

non-food service 300 series stainless steel, bronze & tungsten carbide inserts

BAg-1

= 27.6

BAg-1:

tight joints, nickel, steel & copper base

BCuP-5 = 9.9

BCuP-5: copper w/o flux & brass with flux

Flux Core/Metal Core

Carbon & Low Alloy Steel

Covered Electrodes For Arc Welding

Carbon & Low Alloy Steel

Electrodes For Arc Welding

E6010

E8018-C2

E7XT-1C/M

E70C-3C/M

E6011

E8018-C3

E7XT-9C/M

E70C-6C/M

E6013

E11018-M

E7XT-12C/M

E80C-B2

E7014

E12018-M

E8XT1-B2

E80C-Ni1

E7018

E8015-B6

E8XT1-B2L

E80C-Ni2

E7018-1

E8018-B6

E9XT1-B3

E80C-D2

E7018-A1

E8018-B6L

E9XT1-B3L

E90C-B3

E7024

E8015-B8

E8XT1-Ni1

E90C-B9

E7018-B2L

E8018-B8

E9XT1-Ni2

E8018-B2

E8018-B8L

E8018-B3L

E9015-B9

E9018-B3

E9018-B9

Other grades available upon request.

E8018-C1
10# & 50# Hermetically Sealed Packages

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Converting To Metric
Wire Size
mm
Inch
0.030

0.8

0.035

0.9

0.040

1.0

0.045

1.2

1/16

1.6

5/64

2.0

3/32

2.4

1/8

3.25

5/32

4.0

3/16

5.0

Property

To Convert From

Multiply By

To Get

Linear
Measurement

inches
mm

25.4
0.039

mm
inches

Tensile
Strength

psi
MPa or N/mm2

0.007
145.03

MPa or N/mm2
psi

Impact
Toughness

ft-lbs
J

1.355
0.7375

J
ft-lbs

Heat Input

J/in
J/cm

0.3937
2.54

J/cm
J/in

Temperature

F-32

1.8 = C

C x 1.8 + 32 = F

6.0

1/4

S TA I N L E S S S T E E L M E TA L L U R G I C A L
GR O U P S
Austenitic
The Austenitic group contains chromium and nickel as the primary alloying elements and are the most widely used.
They can be hardened by cold working but not by heat treatment. All are essentially non-magnetic. The most common
types of Austenitic stainless are the UNS S20000 and S30000 alloys. They are generally considered the most weldable
of the stainless steels.

Austenitic Filler Metal Selection

AISI Steel

Recommended Filler Metal

Alternate Filler Metal

201, 202, 205

240

308, 347, 309

301, 302, 302B

308

347, 309

304, 304L

308L

347, 309

304H

308H

347, 309

303, 303SE

312

309MO

309, 309S

309

309Cb, 310

310, 310S, 314

310

310Cb, 310Mo

316, 316L

316, 316L

309Mo, 317

316H

316H

309Mo, 317

317

317

317L, 309Mo, 318

321

347

309Cb, 310Cb, 321

347, 348, 347H

347

309Cb, 310Cb

320

320LR

320

330

330

904L

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Ferritic
The Ferritic group are straight grade chrome grades and come under the type 400 series. They cannot be hardened
by heat treating and only moderately by cold working. Precautions are required in the welding process to minimize
embrittlement and cracking.

Ferritic Filler Metal Selection

AISI Steel

Recommended Filler Metal

Alternate Filler Metal

405

410

308L, 309, 410NM

409

409Cb

430, 309LSi

430

430

308L, 309L

442

308L

309L

446

308L

309L

Martensitic
The Martensitic group is also classified under the 400 series. The principal alloying element is chrome, with carbon
added to produce high levels of strength and hardness after heat treatment. Both Martensitic and Ferritic types are
magnetic. Similar precaution, including preheat, is necessary in the welding process.

Martensitic Filler Metal Selection

AISI Steel

Recommended Filler Metal

Alternate Filler Metal

403

410

308, 347, 309

410, 410S

410

308, 347, 309

414

410

410NM, 309

420

420

309

431

410

309, 310

440A

312

309

Precipitation Hardening & Duplex

These unique grades were designed for specific applications. Care should be exercised in the welding process to select
the proper filler metal and welding procedures.

Precipitation Hardening Filler Metal Selection

AISI Steel

Recommended Filler Metal

Alternate Filler Metal

17-4 PH

630

308, 309

15-5 PH

630

13-8 Mo

13-8 Mo

17-7 PH

17-7 PH

Duplex Filler Metal Selection

AISI Steel

Recommended Filler Metal

2205

2209

Ferralium 255

2553/2594

Cd-4MCu

2553

Alternate Filler Metal

These recommendations are general and are useful only as a guide to the proper selection of a filler metal. Care should always be taken
to meet the engineered requirements of the fabricated item when choosing the filler metal and welding process.

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