DETAILS
EXCALIBUR® 312-16 provides high tensile strength, offers some resistance to abrasion, weld deposits work-hardens and allows for good wear resistance.
Features
- Can be used for joining hard to weld materials and dissimilar metals
- Applications should be limited to 800°F (420°C)
- The weld deposits exhibit high tensile strength and offer some resistance to abrasion
- Weld deposits work-hardens and allows for good wear resistance
Typical Applications
- Tool Steels
- Hard to Weld Steels
- Cast and Wrought Alloys
- Dissimilar Metals
Welding Positions
- All except vertical down
Shielding Gas
- N/A
Disclaimers
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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CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.4 | E312-16 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Classification |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
Elongation
% |
|---|---|---|
| E312-16 Requirement | 660 (95) min. | 22 min. |
| Typical Result, As-welded | 740-810 (107-117) | 22-23 |
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
| Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (per AWS A4.2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E312-16 Requirement | 0.15 max. | 28.0 - 32.0 | 0.75 max. | 0.5 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 8.0 - 10.5 | 0.04 max. | 0.03 max. | 1.00 max. | |
| Typical Result | 0.12 | 28.6-29.3 | 0.09 | 1.2-1.3 | 0.22 | 9.8-10.0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.48-0.58 | 42-44 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Polarity |
Current
Amps |
|---|---|---|
| 3/32 in (2.4 mm) | DC+ | 40-80 |
| 3/32 in (2.4 mm) | AC | 40-80 |
| 1/8 in (3.2 mm) | DC+ | 75-110 |
| 1/8 in (3.2 mm) | AC | 75-110 |
| 5/32 in (4.0 mm) | DC+ | 95-150 |
| 5/32 in (4.0 mm) | AC | 95-150 |
| 3/16 in (4.8 mm) | DC+ | 130-200 |
| 3/16 in (4.8 mm) | AC | 130-200 |