Diameters / Packaging
Diameters |
10 lb (4.5 kg) Plastic Tube |
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1/8 in (3.2 mm) | TG55125638 |
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
Typical Applications
- Used for welding of cast irons to other cast irons as well as for joining cast irons to mild steels
- Readily used for the repair of castings
- Maintenance and Repair
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- TIG 100% Argon
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
See test result disclaimer
WIRE COMPOSITION
Classification | %C | %Cu | %Mn | %Ni | %S | %Si | %Al | %Fe |
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Typical Result | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 54.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 44.5 |