Description: AFM 601 is used for welding nickel-chromium-iron-aluminum alloy (601) to itself and to other high temperature compositions using the GTAW process. It is used for severe applications where the exposure temperature can exceed 2100¡ÆF (1150¡Æ).
Chemical Composition Requirements for Undiluted Weld Metal: |
| (AL) |
Aluminum |
1.0-1.7 |
(C) |
Carbon |
0.10 |
| (Cr) |
Chromium |
21.0 to 25.0 |
| (Cu) |
Copper |
1.0 |
| (Fe) |
Iron |
BAL |
| (Mn) |
Manganese |
1.0 |
| (Ni) |
Nickel |
58.0 to 63.0* |
(P) |
Phosphorus |
0.03 |
(S) |
Sulfer |
0.015 |
| (Si) |
Silicon |
0.50 |
|
All Other |
0.50 |
* Includes incidental cobalt
All values are considered maximum, unless other-wise noted.
Typical Mechanical Properties:
- Tensile Strength, psi - 94,000
- MPa - 650
- Elongation, (%) - 42
Standard Sizes: 36¡± TIG-1/16 (1.6), 3/32 (2.4), 1/8 (3.2), & 5/32 (4.0) 30# spools-.035 (1.0), .045 (1.2), & 1/16 (1.6) |
