Undesirable Weld Metal Composition of the welded joint between CS and SS 316L using ER309L? What went wrong?

Inquirer:- We did welding LCS to SS 316L by using SS 309L. Weld Metal We checked with PMI Machine, We found it to be of SS 308 compositions. How it is possible? , Kindly clarify it. The process used was GTAW. The chemical composition of the AISI 1018 Steel, ASTM A 240 Type 316L Stainless …

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Meeting CVN Impact strength of 40 J at 0 degrees Celcius fabricated with HF-ERW process API X50 grade material pipe

INQUIRER:- Dear Sir, we have difficulty in meeting 40J CVN value in WM & HAZ at 0 degrees C. It is possible to achieve 40 J CVN value at 0 deg C test temperature in X50 micro-alloy steel with HF-ERW process? in our process, Flat surface is going through roller and joint is made by …

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Which is Suitable filler metal for joining SS Type 310 and Creep resisting 2.25Cr-1Mo steel for high temperature furnace application ?

Dear Sir, Generally, for joining CS/LAS to 300 type Stainless Steel, austenitic filler materials like E/ER 308, 309,316 and 347 are used but these filler metals are used when service application is below 425°C. For higher temperature service application as you mentioned, I would suggest you for using High-Nickel filler metals ERNiCrFe-2, and ENiCrFe-2, ENiCrFe-3. …

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Autogenious GTA Weld of Tube on Tube Mill Type 439 Ferritic SS failed in Flare Test ? What kind of Microstructure does it show?

One of the reputed Tube manufacturers engaged in Autogenous  GTAW (without filler) practice of Tube on Tube Mill raised a question about the typical microstructure developed in Autogenously GTA Weld of Type 430 Ferritic Stainless Steel Tube formed from the 2.05 mm thick Annealed Sheet on Tube Mill which has been subsequently subjected to Bright …

Autogenious GTA Weld of Tube on Tube Mill Type 439 Ferritic SS failed in Flare Test ? What kind of Microstructure does it show? Read More »