Description: AFM E505-15, 16 electrodes are used for welding base metals having 6-8% or 8-10%
chrome moly content, usually in the form of pipe or tubing. The alloy is an
air-hardening material; therefore, when welding with AFM E505-15, 16, preheat
and postweld heat treatment are required.
Chemical Composition Requirements for Undiluted Weld Metal: |
(C) |
Carbon |
0.10 |
(Cr) |
Chromium |
8.0 to 10.5 |
| (Cu) |
Copper |
0.75 |
(Mn) |
Manganese |
1.00 |
(Mo) |
Molybtenum |
0.85 to 1.20 |
(Ni) |
Nickel |
0.40 |
(P) |
Phosphorus |
0.04 |
(S) |
Sulfer |
0.03 |
(Si) |
Silicon |
0.90 |
All values are considered maximum, unless other-wise noted.
All-Weld-Metal Mechanical Property Requirements (min.):
- Tensile Strength, psi 60,000
- MPa 420
- Elongation, (%)20
Heat Treatment: Heat to 1550 to 1600¡ÆF (840 to 870¡ÆC), hold for two hours, furnace cool at a rate not exceeding 100¡ÆF (55¡ÆC) and air cool to ambient.
| Dia |
3/32 |
1/8 |
5/32 |
3/16 |
| MM |
2.4 |
3.2 |
4.0 |
4.8 |
Length |
12"
|
14" |
14" |
14" |
| Amps |
50-80 |
80-120 |
100-160 |
150-210 |
Packaging: All sizes are packaged in 10 lb. containers-3 containers per 30 lb. master carton.
*New AWS specification is E8015-B8 & E8016-B8 under AWS A5.5. |
