FERROUS ELECTRODE FOR NON-MACHINABLE WELDING OF CAST IRON.

IDENTIFICATION
Gemet 501, Est

CLASSIFICATION
AWS/SFA E 5.15: Est

DESCRIPTION
•    Economical electrode with good bonding properties.
•    Soft stable arc with good crack resistivity.
ALLOY BASIS : Fe, Si, C

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (RANGE)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Specially designed electrode suitable for welding of cast iron to cast iron and for joining cast iron to carbon or low alloy steels.
• For surfacing of cast iron, repair or large size castings.
• Best suited for rusty, corroded and greasy castings.

APPLICATION TECHNIQUE

• Clean the weld area properly.
• Recommended to use DC reverse polarity and lowest possible current.
• Weld with short arc and slight weaving if necessary.
• Peen the deposit after every pass.

WELDING CURRENT : AC / DC (+)                              

PACKING PARAMETERS