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- From The Welder
Stainless Steel Workshop: Storing and reconditioning filler metals
- By Jeff Heagey
- Apr 6, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Article
For years fabricators have questioned the need for properly storing opened containers of electrodes in a controlled environment. The cost of holding ovens, as well as the discipline required to use them, has had fabricators second-guessing the benefits of such a practice. Regardless of the type of...
- From The Welder
Stainless Steel Workshop: Weldability of ferritic stainless steels
- By Jeff Heagey
- Mar 23, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Article
Q: What filler wires are best-suited for welding ferritic stainless steel? A: Automotive exhaust systemand component manufacturers such as ArvinMeritor, Benteler, Faurecia, and Delphi have welded ferritic stainless steel for years. Their choice of filler metal, either a 409 or a 439, provided a...
- From The Welder
Stainless Steel Workshop: Stainless steel production certification
- By Jeff Heagey
- Mar 23, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Article
There continues to be confusion in the marketplace about the conformance standard fr the various classifications of stainless steel products. The American Welding Society establishes guidelines to which manufacturers must conform depending on the specification. However, within the specification,...
- From The Welder
Stainless Steel Workshop: Ferritic stainless steels
- By Jeff Heagey
- Mar 20, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Article
Q: What are the advantages of ferritic stainless steels? A: When a fabrication requires corrosion resistance and high performance, your foremost concern is its affordability. One metal that can meet this demand is ferritic stainless steel. Grades include AISI type 409, 11CfCb, 430, 436, 439, and...
- From The Welder
Stainless Steel Workshop: Controlling Corrosion
- By Jeff Heagey
- Mar 20, 2015
- Metals/Materials
- Article
Q: How do I control corrosion in stainless steel? A: Corrosion in stainless steel is one of the most troublesome technical concerns for fabricators. Whether localized or widespread, corrosion takes many forms, depending on the particular service environment. Some common types are general...
- From The Welder
Stainless Steel Workshop: Duplex stainless and its alloys
- By Jeff Heagey
- Jan 15, 2008
- Metals/Materials
- Article
What is duplex stainless steel? Duplex stainless is fast becoming the material of choice when improved corrosion resistance and mechanical properties are required. Through the combined efforts of the steel producers and the filler metal manufacturers, the market is better equipped to use these...
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/30/2024
- Running Time:
- 53:00
Seth Feldman of Iowa-based Wertzbaugher Services joins The Fabricator Podcast to offer his take as a Gen Zer...
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