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It depends on the type of stainless steel. Stainless steels come in various compositions and are identified by numbers and letters. Electrodes should be chosen that match these. For example when welding 316 stainless use type 316 electrodes. In a lot of situations you can safely use the next higher number. 304 stainless can be welded with 308 electrodes, 308 stainless with 310 electrodes. 309 electrodes are generally used to weld stainless to carbon steel.
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ProfessorAll of the basic/primary techniques have been successful used to weld stainless steel.
OAW = Oxy/Acetylene Welding , SMAW = stick welding , GTAW = TIG or Heliarc welding, GMAW - MIG welding. As in welding any thin metal GTAW is preferred with GMAW a close second. I have used each of these processes in fabrication shops.
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What filler metal is used to weld 308 stainless steel?
dissimilar steel grades and the unknown grade ss can easily welded with the help of 680CGS lnt welding electrode
How do you weld 6010?
6010 is a high cellulose sodium based electrode, which can be used to weld carbon steel pipes.
Difference between carbon steel and stainless steel knives?
It depends on the type of stainless steel you are referring to. Austenite and ferritic stainless is not heat treatable in which case carbon steel could be made far harder. However..martensitic stainless steels are heat treatable in which case they could be made harder depending on the alloy contents. Generally the more carbon a steel contains, the harder it can be made. Chromium; a key ingrediant in stainless steels, can also increase hardenability.
Will aluminum contaminate stainless steel if used together?
No. Stainless Steel will resist contamination from the aluminum when they are used together.
What is plain carbon steel used for?
The various uses of carbon steel depend on the amount of carbon added to the alloy; for instance, carbon steel with the lowest amount of carbon is called wrought iron and is used for things like fencing. Medium-carbon steel, also called mild steel, is the type of steel that is used for structural purposes in buildings and bridges. High-carbon steel is used for springs and steel wires, while ultra-high carbon steel is called cast iron and is often used to make pots.
