Can ER50-6 be used in submerged arc welding?
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Can ER50-6 be used in submerged arc welding? What are the consequences of using it?
I haven’t seen it. Were there any abnormalities with the equipment or the welding conditions during submerged arc welding?
This post was last edited by liuhonghui on 2016-3-6 at 15:42. It doesn’t work; the ER50-6 wire has a small diameter and high resistance, while the wire used in submerged arc welding has a larger diameter and lower resistance. After replacement, the power heat input fails to meet the requirements. Furthermore, in submerged arc welding, the wire and flux must be compatible. ER50-6 has no matching flux; it is designed for MIG welding
Wire manufacturers can also use their products for submerged arc welding, provided that an appropriate flux is used and the weld metal tests meet the required standards. This work is done by welding material manufacturers, not by container manufacturers.