P PSweeney Member Messages 265 Apr 1, 2015 #1 I need to weld up some 430 sheet. I have some 309 rods for dissimilar metals, it's not a critical part, just need to join the edges with a nice bead. Will the 309 suffice ?
I need to weld up some 430 sheet. I have some 309 rods for dissimilar metals, it's not a critical part, just need to join the edges with a nice bead. Will the 309 suffice ?
H hotrodder Member Messages 4,583 Apr 1, 2015 #2 Yep, 309L is the usual go to wire for 430... http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/stainless.htm The preheat TechnicAl mentions in that link is more important with thicker sections than for thin sheet. Covered in more depth here http://www.twi-global.com/technical...of-ferritic-martensitic-stainless-steels-101/
Yep, 309L is the usual go to wire for 430... http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/stainless.htm The preheat TechnicAl mentions in that link is more important with thicker sections than for thin sheet. Covered in more depth here http://www.twi-global.com/technical...of-ferritic-martensitic-stainless-steels-101/
