IDENTIFICATION
GM 430Nb
CLASSIFICATION
JIS Z3323 TS430Nb-MAO,
EN 12072 G Z 17L Nb
DESCRIPTION
GM 430Nb is a solid wire for horizontal, fillet and flat position welding of 409 and 430 type stainless steel as found in ferrite stainless steel automotive mufflers.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (RANGE) %
| C | Mn | Si | S | P | Cr | Nb |
| 0.03 max | 0.17 max | 0.40 max | 0.010 max | 0.010 max | 16.5 max | 0.50 max |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (RANGE)
| UTS (MPa) | EL (%) (L=4D) |
| 450 min | 20 min |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
This wire gives excellent bead appearance and provides the operator with a soft stable arc and very low spatter levels thus giving enhanced appearance.
SHIELDING GAS : Ar + 1 - 3% O2 or 3 - 20% CO2
WELDING CURRENT : DC (+)
PACKING PARAMETERS
| Size (mm) | Weight / Spool (kg) |
| 0.8 | 12.5 / 15.0 |
| 1.2 | 12.5 / 15.0 |
| 1.6 | 12.5 / 15.0 |