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Diameters
 33 lb (15 kg) Steel Spool
0.035 in (0.9 mm) MG55035667
0.045 in (1.1 mm) MG55045667

Techalloy® 55 MIG (GMAW) Wire

MIG (GMAW) | MG55045667

CLASSIFICATIONS:
AWS Similar to ENiFe-Cl

TECHALLOY® 55 Metal Inert Gas Wire designed for welding of cast irons to other cast irons as well as for joining cast irons to mild steels and readily used for the repair of castings application.

Diameter

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  • 0.035 in (0.9 mm)
  • 0.045 in (1.1 mm)

Package

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  • 33 lb (15 kg) Steel Spool

DETAILS

TECHALLOY® 55 weld deposit has a moderate hardness and required carbide tipped tools machineability, preheat and interpass temperature is required on cast iron to minimize the potential for cracks during welding.

Features

  • The welds are moderately hard and require carbide tipped tools for machining
  • A preheat and inter-pass temperature of not less than 350°F (175°C) is required during welding on cast iron to minimize the potential for cracks
  • Q2 Lot® - certificates showing actual wire composition available online

Service Information

BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page

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WIRE COMPOSITION

Classification %C %Cu %Mn %S %Si %Al %Fe %Ni+Co
Typical Result 0.03 0.1 0.7 0.002 0.1 0.1 44.5 54.0

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter Shielding Gas Polarity Voltage
volts 		Approx. Current
amps
0.9 mm (0.035 in) 75% Ar / 25% He DC+ 26-29 150-190
1.1 mm (0.045 in) 75% Ar / 25% He DC+ 28-32 180-220