by | Aug 25, 2026 | Specialty Stainless Steel Grades
Prevent intergranular corrosion in stainless steel welding by using “L-grade” low-carbon filler metals, such as ER308L or ER316L, to minimize carbide precipitation. Maintaining low heat input and rapid cooling through the 800°F to 1500°F...
by | Aug 15, 2026 | Specialty Stainless Steel Grades
Super-austenitic stainless steel welding requires specialized nickel-based filler metals or over-alloyed 6-moly wires to prevent molybdenum segregation and ensure corrosion resistance. Common choices include ERNiCrMo-3 or ERNiCrMo-10, which provide the high molybdenum...
by | Aug 1, 2026 | Specialty Stainless Steel Grades
Ferrite number control is the technical process of managing the volume of delta ferrite in stainless steel weld metal to prevent solidification cracking while maintaining corrosion resistance. By utilizing the WRC-1992 diagram and magnetic testing, engineers typically...
by | Jul 21, 2026 | Specialty Stainless Steel Grades
Welding duplex 2205 requires using an over-alloyed filler metal, typically ER2209, to ensure a balanced 50/50 austenite-to-ferrite microstructure. Success depends on precise heat input control and maintaining a Ferrite Number (FN) between 30 and 65 to preserve the...
