Hardfacing Guide
Hardfacing Guide
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction Benefits of Hardfacing .....................................................3 Build-Up and Hardfacing .................................................3 Consumable Selection ....................................................3 Applying The Weld Deposits ............................................4 Dependable Supply, Dependable Products .....................4 Section 2: Lincoln Product Data Lincoln Hardfacing Products ...........................................5 Hardfacing Applications & Selection of Products .............6 Competitive Product Comparison Charts .....................7-9 Section 3: Heavy Construction Tractor Parts .................................................................10 Tractor and Shovel Parts ...............................................11 Power Shovel, Dragline Buckets and Bucket Teeth Rebuilding ......................................12-13 Power Shovel Transmission Parts .............................14-15 and Ditcher Parts Miscellaneous Applications.............................................16 Section 4: Mining Industry Components ..............................................17-18 Mine Car Wheels ......................................................19-20 Other Mining Industry Components ...............................21 Section 5: Crushing and Grinding Impact Crushers Components .................................22-23 Other Crushing, Grinding & Screening Components.......24 Special Feature: Hardfacing Tear-Out Chart .............25-26 Preheat Recommendation Chart .................................50 Section 6: Cement, Brick and Clay Cement Mill Components ..............................................27 Pulverizer Mill Components ............................................28 Brick and Clay Manufacturing Components ..................29 Other Industry Components ..........................................30 Section 7: Dredging Dredge Pump Parts .................................................31-32 Other Dredging Parts ....................................................33 Section 8: Iron and Steel Industry Components ..............................................34-35 Steel Mill Roll Rebuilding ...............................................36 Foundry Parts ...............................................................37 Other Iron and Steel Applications ..................................37 Section 9: Other Industries Rubber Industry Mixing Machines ..................................38 Railroads .......................................................................39 Logging .........................................................................39 Paper Pulp Digester Cladding .......................................40 Rebuilding Tool Joints ...................................................41 Rebuilding Other Drilling Equipment ..............................42 Other Miscellaneous Applications ...................................42 Section 10: Procedures and Welding Techniques Process Selection ..........................................................43 General Guidelines ...................................................43-47 General Welding Procedures ....................................47-49 Neutral Hardfacing Fluxes ..............................................49
Introduction
Benefits of Hardfacing
Hardfacing is a low cost method of depositing wear resistant surfaces on metal components to extend service life. Although used primarily to restore worn parts to usable condition, hardfacing is also applied to new components before being placed into service. In addition to extending the life of new and worn components, hardfacing provides the following benefits: Fewer replacement parts needed. Operating efficiency is increased by reducing downtime. Less expensive base metal can be used. Overall costs are reduced.
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b. Severe Impact Wear from severe pounding which tends to squash, gouge and crack the surface. Manganese steel deposits, which work harden in service, provide the greatest impact wear resistance. c. Abrasion Plus Impact Wear from gritty material accompanied by heavy pounding which tends to chip or crack, as well as grind, away the surface. d. Severe Abrasion Wear from gritty materials which grind or erode the surface. Severe abrasion is often accompanied by heavy compression or moderate impact. Hard deposits are required to resist abrasion but they may also need substantial impact resistance. e. Metal-to-Earth Abrasion Wear from earth-like materials accompanied by moderate impact (pounding.) f. Corrosion Chemical attack. In many, if not most cases, the effective wear is a result of a combination of two or more of the phenomena described in this section. 3. Arc Welding Method The choice of arc welding method depends primarily upon the size and number of components, available positioning equipment and frequency of hardfacing. Available methods are as follows: a. Manual Welding using stick electrodes requires the least amount of equipment and provides maximum flexibility for welding in remote locations and all positions. b. Semiautomatic Welding uses wire feeders and self-shielded, flux-cored Lincore electrodes increasing deposition rates over manual welding. c. Automatic Welding requires the greatest amount of initial setup, but provides the highest deposition rates for maximum productivity. It can be done with combinations of: (1) Neutral flux and alloy wire. (2) Alloy flux and mild steel wire. (3) Self-shielded flux-cored wire with or without flux.
Consumable Selection
Welding material selection depends upon three major factors: 1. Base Metal Primarily affects the choice of build-up materials. a. Manganese steel is used for components subject to high impact loading. Rebuild to size using manganese steel weld deposits. b. Carbon and alloy steel components are rebuilt to size using low alloy steel weld deposits. 2. Type of Wear The primary consideration in selecting the final hardfacing layers is the type of wear to be encountered in service. These include: a. Metal-to-Metal Friction Wear from steel parts rolling or sliding against each other with little or no lubrication.
Distortion A small amount of distortion can destroy the usability of some parts. Rigid bracing, pre-bending, skip welding and other distortion control techniques may be required. Welding Procedures Obtain the recommended starting procedures from the appropriate Lincoln product literature or from procedures and techniques, etc., in this manual. The procedures and techniques listed are general guidelines for specific applications. Final responsibility must be that of the builder/user.
IMPORTANT: SPECIAL VENTILATION AND/OR EXHAUST REQUIRED
Fumes from the normal use of certain hardfacing welding products contain significant quantities of components such as chromium and manganese which can lower the 5.0 mg/m3 maximum exposure guideline for general welding fume. BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER.
Customer Assistance Policy The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any customers particular purpose, with respect to such information or advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision of information or advice create, expand or alter any warranty with respect to the sale of our products. Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these type of fabrication methods and service requirements.
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a. Deposit thickness unlimited. Except Lincore 33/801. b. As welded deposits can be machined with carbide tools if low alloy procedures and slow cooling rates are used. Harder deposits are finished by grinding or can be annealed, machined and heat-treated. Deposits are hot forgeable.
Semiautomatic Welding
Self-Shielded, Flux-Cored Electrodes Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore BU Lincore BU-G
Automatic Welding
Lincore 4130/801 Lincore 20/801 Lincore 8620/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 35-S/801 H-535/L-60 (Low Alloy Procedure)
Semiautomatic Welding
Flux-Cored, Gas-Shielded & Self-Shielded Electrodes Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore BU-G Lincore T & D
Automatic Welding
Flux-Cored Electrodes/Neutral Fluxes Lincore 32-S/802 Lincore 33/801 Lincore 35-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Lincore 42-S/802 Lincore 96S/801 Lincore 102 HC/802 Lincore 102W/802 Lincore 410/801 Lincore 410NiMo/801 Lincore 420/801 Lincore 423L/802 Lincore 423Cr/802 Lincore 424A/801 Lincore 4130/801 Lincore T&D/802
Alloy Fluxes/Solid Electrodes A-96S/L-60 (420 Stainless - High Alloy Procedure) A-100/L-60 (410 Stainless - High Alloy Procedure) H-535/L-60 (High Alloy Procedure)
Semiautomatic Welding
Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Automatic Welding
Lincore 60-S/803 H-560/L-60
Semiautomatic Welding
Self-Shielded, Flux-Cored Electrodes Lincore 15CrMn Lincore FrogMang Lincore M
Description The weld deposits are austenitic (nonmagnetic). Work harden when pounded in service to develop maximum hardness and wear resistance. Therefore, as welded hardness is not a measure of wear resistance. Applications To resist wear from severe pounding which tends to squash, gouge and crack the surface. Typical Applications: Dipper teeth and lips; buckets; crawler track pads and sprockets; austenitic manganese frogs and crossing diamonds; mill wobblers; dragline pins and links; crusher rolls and heads; dredge pump casings; hammers, impactor bars.
Deposit Characteristics a. Recommended for build-up of manganese steel parts. b. Deposit thickness unlimited. c. Wearshield 15CrMn and Lincore 15CrMn used for joining manganese steel to manganese steel or to carbon steel. Their deposits have excellent resistance to cracking. d. Usually used without finishing. Although machining the tough deposits is not recommended, it can be done with rigid equipment and carbide tools. Not hot forgeable.
Automatic Welding
Flux-Cored Electrodes/Neutral Fluxes Lincore 15CRMnLS/803 Lincore M-1/801
Semiautomatic Welding
Self-Shielded, Flux-Cored Electrodes Lincore 50
Automatic Welding
Flux-Cored Electrodes/Neutral Fluxes Lincore 50/801
METAL-TO-EARTH ABRASION
Manual Welding
Wearshield 60 Wearshield ME Description The weld deposits are a near-eutectic mix of austenite and carbides. Applications To resist abrasion from earth-like materials with moderate impact. Typical Applications: Dozer blades, blast furnace bells, bucket teeth Deposit Characteristics a. Often deposited over build-up layers of Severe Impact type materials. b. Deposits cross crack. c. Deposits scour to a high polish for low friction. d. Not machinable or forgeable.
Semiautomatic Welding
Lincore 50-O Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O
Automatic Welding
Alloy Fluxes/Solid Electrodes H-560/L-60 (High Alloy Procedure)
Lincoln
Wearshield BU
Wearshield BU30
Wearshield MM
Wearshield MI
Wearshield T&D
Wearshield Mangjet
Wearshield 15CrMn
Wearshield ABR
Wearshield 44
Stoody
Build-up
Build-up LH
Selfharding
102-E
2110
Track Wear
77
McKay
Hardalloy 32 3IP Fox dur 250 293, 723 Ferrotrode 28 Smootharc 250, 320 BU/700 MB-35 Build-up HD 515
Hardalloy 61
Chrome-Mang
Hardalloy 119
Super WH Fox Chromos 245 3205 Fox dur 650K6 215,222 N70 215, 222
N61
EUS 550
Hobart
600
MC
16
Ranite BX,B
Ranite G, D 48
Ranmang 3 MN-100
Ranite J 55 Universal HF
Ranite F
362
325
The competitive products shown are the closest equivalent to a Lincoln product and may vary in operation characteristics and performance.
Lincoln
Wearshield 60
Wearshield 70
35
Hardalloy 140
38 4 65 (60)
358
Lincoln
Lincore BU
Lincore 65-0
Stoody
Build-up
105
965
102-O 965
102G-0
110
McKay
BU-0
242-O
258-O
258-0
AP-0
Alloy Rods
Nickel Mang
Super WH
40
15
Certanium Euctectic
3220A
282FC 3005A
247FC
4601-A 150-0 Ranomang 2 NI-MN Manganese XL-SA MC-0 Ranomang 3 1414 1616S/A 14-0 O, F, BX-2 H
4601-A 43-0 H, D
Hobart Rankin
Build-up Build-up A
960-0
Ranomatic
A-11 12S/A
A-01 Super 20
T-0 525FC
P-0
WD
W-O 958
NM-0
AP-0
MC-0
HC-0
CN-0
Sub Arc
Lincoln
Lincore 410NiMo/801
A96S L60
A100 L60
Stoody
410NiMo
420-S
4552
424
423-S
423H
A2JL-S
A250-S
868-S
865-S
805-S MOD
420S
Build-up & Metal-To-Metal Ferritic Bainitic Lincore 4130 / 801 Lincore 20 / 801 Lincore 30-S / 801 Lincore Lincore 32-S / 801 35-S / 801
Metal-to-Metal Tool Steel Martensitic Lincore 102W / 802 Lincore 102HC / 802 Lincore T&D / 802
Stoody
8620/ Linde 50
4130
104/ 104/ 104TJ/ Linde 50 Linde 50 Linde 50 Roll Rite Flux Roll Rite Flux BU-S/ Linde 50 Build-up S 408 AS-3 B-S Build-up-S 400 AS-3 B-S
105 / 105B
102S
102G
252-S 40-S
258-S 55-S
700
550 A-17
T-S
P-S, R-S
Severe Abrasion Primary Carbide Lincore 60-O / 803 Lincore 65-O / 803 L-60/ H-560
Stoody
Heavy Construction
Huge pieces of equipment are used to build highways, shopping centers, dams, airports, buildings and other projects. Typical example is earth moving tractors that require undercarriage and blade maintenance. The equipment has many parts that wear from metal-to-metal friction. These parts can be restored by using Lincolns buildup and metal-to-metal wear resistant hardfacing products. Much of the equipment will utilize a blade or plow to move the earth. These parts can be restored by using Lincolns abrasion plus impact, metal-to-earth or severe abrasion resistant hardfacing products. Mining, Crushing and Grinding, and many other industries have combinations of impact and abrasion. No hardfacing material can be ideal for both. The following scale provides some guidance: Hardfacing products for Abrasion and Impact. Increasing Abrasion Resistance
Stick Electrodes Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Wires Lincore 40-O Lincore 42-S Lincore 50 Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore T & D
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Tractor Parts
Rails Top Carrier Rolls Drive Sprockets
for Hardfacing Wearshield MM Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 H-535/L-60 Lincore 35-S/801 Lincore 42-S/801
Process Manual
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Wearshield BU Wearshield MM Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore BU-G Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Automatic
H-535/L-60 Lincore 20/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Automatic Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 42-S/801 Lincore BU Lincore 55 Comments: Prepare the rolls by cleaning the surfaces and removing bushings. Build-up with the recommended materials and add two layers of hardfacing to resist metal-to-metal wear. When rebuilding a number of rolls automatic submerged arc welding is most economical. Contact The Lincoln Electric Company for details.
Comments: Rebuild the badly worn areas with the recommended build-up material, then hardface to resist metal-to-metal wear. Preheat is recommended.
Comments: Most economically rebuilt using submerged arc automatic welding methods. Contact The Lincoln Electric Company for details. Can be rebuilt for metal-to-metal wear with manual or semiautomatic methods using the materials recommended above. Start with stringer beads applied at the middle of the rail or link and work to the outside edges. Preheat is recommended.
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Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Wearshield BU Wearshield MM Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G
Wearshield BU Wearshield MM Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
H-535/L-60 Lincore 30-S/801 H-535/L-60 Automatic Lincore 35-S/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Lincore 42-S/801 Comments: Rebuild close to size with the appropriate build-up material and hardface for metal-to-metal wear. Automatic welding with a flux-cored electrode and submerged arc flux or a solid electrode and alloy flux provides significant savings. Preheat is recommended.
Automatic
H-535/L-60 H-535/L-60 Lincore 35-S/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Lincore 42-S/801
Automatic
H-535/L-60 H-535/L-60 Lincore 35-S/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Lincore 42-S/801
Comments: Build the idlers to size and hardface with the recommended materials. Automatic submerged arc welding is most economical. Either stringer or transverse beads can be applied. Preheat is recommended.
Comments: Rebuild with the recommended material. When manual welding one layer of Wearshield MM adds metal-to-metal wear resistance. Preheat is recommended.
Drive Tumblers
Track Pads
Boom Heels
Automatic
Lincore 15CrMn Lincore 15CrMn SemiLincore Frogmang Lincore Frogmang automatic Lincore M Lincore M
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Bucket Teeth
Type of Tooth
Metal-to-Earth Abrasion
Wearshield ME
NOTE: Use welding materials comparable to those recommended for Bucket Teeth.
General Recommendations
I. Applying applicator bars to teeth. A. Trim front of tooth square by flame cutting. B. Weld applicator bar to tooth. 1. Manganese bars and teeth. a. Use Wearshield 15CrMn manual electrode or Lincore 15CrMn semiautomatic wire. 2. Carbon or alloy steel bars to carbon or alloy steel teeth. Use Lincoln low hydrogen mild steel manual electrode (E7018) or Innershield NS-3M (E70T-4) semiautomatic wire. C. Hardface applicator bar and weld deposit joining bar to tooth. a. Use hardfacing materials recommended above.
II. Recommended preheat and interpass temperatures for welding bucket teeth, lips and bodies. A. Never overheat Manganese steel. Keep Interpass Temperatures below 500F (260C) Manganese steel is non-magnetic. (Check with magnet). B. Carbon and/or Alloy Steels check preheat chart to determine recommended preheat and interpass Temperature or use Lincoln Preheat Calculator to determine proper preheat based upon chemical analysis along with thickness of heavier part being welded.
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Dragline Chains
Dragline Clevis
Manual
Manual
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Dragline Pins
Cable Sheaves
Process Manual
for Build-Up BU 30
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield ME Wearshield MM Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O
Process Manual
Semiautomatic
Lincore 33 Lincore 33 SemiLincore 40-O Lincore 60-G automatic Lincore 55 Lincore BU-G Lincore 55-G H-535/L-60 Lincore 30-S/801 H-535/L-60 Lincore 35-S/801 Automatic Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Lincore 4130/801 Lincore 42-S/801 Lincore 102HC/802 Lincore 102W/802 Lincore 4130/801 Comments: With circumferential beads, bring the worn areas up to size. Select either Lincore BU flux-cored electrode or H-535 alloy flux or Lincore 4130/801 with flame hardening.
Semiautomatic
Comments: Rebuild to size using the material recommended for the base metal and welding method. Hardface to resist metal-to-metal wear.
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Gears
Process Manual Semiautomatic Automatic for Build-Up for Hardfacing Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore BU-G Lincore 20/801 Lincore 30-S/801
Comments: Many of the gears can be restored by arc welding. Rebuild worn gears with build-up materials, Wearshield BU30 or Lincore 33. Large house ring gears can be rebuilt with automatic submerged arc welding. Use the proper preheat and postheat to prevent cracking and distortion. Grind to finish mating surfaces.
Shafts
Process Manual Semiautomatic Automatic for Build-Up for Hardfacing Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore BU-G Lincore 20/801 Lincore 30-S/801
Comments: Worn shafts are most economically rebuilt with automatic submerged arc welding using Lincore 30-S flux-cored electrode and 801 flux. Use the proper preheat and interpass temperatures. Finish by machining.
Ditcher Parts
Drive Segments Rolls Drive Sprockets
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Wearshield BU Wearshield MM Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore BU-G Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G
Wearshield BU Wearshield MM Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G
Wearshield BU Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G
Semiautomatic
Comments: Using manual welding, rebuild worn areas close to size using Wearshield BU or Wearshield BU30 electrode. Hardface with Wearshield MM to resist metal-to-metal wear. Finish grinding to obtain the desired shape.
Automatic
H-535/L-60 H-535/L-60 Lincore 35-S/801 Lincore 20/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 42-S/801
Comments: Rebuild to size using Wearshield BU or Wearshield BU30 manual electrode. Finish grinding may be required for mating surface.
Comments: Rebuild close to size and hardface for metal-to-metal wear using the materials recommended for manual, semiautomatic or automatic welding as appropriate.
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Dozer Blades
Ripper Teeth
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O H-560/L-60 Lincore 50/801 Lincore 60-S/803 Lincore 65-O
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-S/803 Lincore 65-O
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O H-560/L-60 Lincore 60-S/803 Lincore 65-O
Manual
Manual
Manual
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic Automatic
Semiautomatic
Automatic
Automatic
Comments: When working in severe abrasive applications hardface use Wearshield 60 manual electrode or Lincore 60-O, Lincore 60-S semiautomatic electrodes. For conditions requiring more impact resistance use Wearshield ABR or Wearshield 44 electrode or Lincore 50 semiautomatic wire. The parts can also be hardfaced using H-560 alloy submerged arc flux or Lincore 60-S with 803 flux.
Comments: Deposit stringer beads. Use Wearshield 60, Lincore 60-O or Lincore 60-S/803 for severe and continuous abrasive wear; Wearshield ABR, Wearshield 44 or Lincore 50 when some impact resistance is needed.
Comments: Hardface the entire wear area. Use Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O in severely abrasive soil. Where better impact resistance is required use Lincore 50, Wearshield 44 or Wearshield ABR. Automatic submerged arc methods using H-560 flux and L-60 electrode or Lincore 60-S/803 flux provide economies when rebuilding volumes of teeth for severely abrasive soil.
Grader Blades
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Manual
Semiautomatic Automatic
Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-S/803
Manual
Semiautomatic Automatic
Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-S/803
Manual
Semiautomatic Automatic
Wearshield 44 Wearshield ABR Wearshield M-1 Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50/801 Lincore 60-S/803
Comments: Use Wearshield ABR, Wearshield MI or Lincore 50 to deposit a moderate abrasion/moderate impact resistant deposit on the underside of the lip as shown.
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Miscellaneous Applications
Asphalt Mixer Paddles Asphalt Paving Machine Paddles Sheepsfoot Tampers
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Semiautomatic
Comments: To resist the severe abrasive wear use Wearshield 60 depositing a pattern similar to the one shown in the sketch. Wearshield 70 and Lincore 65-O are more abrasion resistant in a single layer.
Comments: Apply Wearshield 60 severe abrasion resistant deposits to the top and face as shown in the sketch. Wearshield 70 and Lincore are more abrasion resistant in a single layer.
Comments: Drive short lengths of old pipe onto the worn stubs. Fill the hole in the pipe with hardfacing material. Lincore 50 works well in this application using a puddling technique. New tampers can be hardfaced before going into service. Use Wearshield 60 to resist severe abrasion.
Parts Compactors Curbing Machine Augers Backhoe Cutters Trencher Teeth Shredding
* Wearshield 70 can be used in place of Wearshield 60 for greater abrasion resistance in a single layer.
Never overheat manganese steel. Keep interpass temperatures below 500F (260C).
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Mining
Industry Components
Digging and processing materials in the mining industry provides challenging applications for hardfacing products. Rock, shale, sand, etc. are worked using large equipment such as draglines. Parts must be surfaced to resist wear from mild abrasion with impact to severe abrasion. Dragline buckets are repaired with Wearshield ABR, Wearshield M-1, Wearshield 44, Wearshield ME, Wearshield 60 and Wearshield 70 stick electrodes or Lincore 50, Lincore 60-O and Lincore 60-G or Lincore 65-O semiautomatic open arc wires. Wearshield 70 provides the best abrasion resistance in a single layer.
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Skip Hoists
Classifier Flights
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Manual
Manual
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: For resistance to moderate impact and moderate abrasion hardface with Wearshield ABR manual electrode or Lincore 50 semiautomatic electrode. In severe abrasion applications, manual electrode Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O wire can be used.
Comments: A few stringer beads in the wear areas effectively extend part life in this severe abrasion application. Wearshield ABR or Lincore 50 provide better impact resistance. Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O provide better resistance to severe abrasion.
Comments: Stringer beads of hardfacing applied where shown in the sketch extend pan life. Wearshield ABR or Lincore 50 provide better impact resistance. Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O provide better resistance to severe abrasion.
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Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Manual
Manual
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: To resist wear in severe abrasion conditions run stringer beads with Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O. Where impact is greater use Wearshield ABR, Wearshield 44 or Lincore 50.
Comments: Overlay the working edges with Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O for best life in severely abrasive applications. Use Wearshield ABR or Lincore 50 when wear is less severe.
Slag Ladles
Ladle Pins
Bail Eyes
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
Comments: Be sure the areas to be welded are cleaned of all remaining slag and dirt. The manual electrode, Wearshield 60, and semiautomatic electrodes, Lincore 50 and Lincore 60-O are recommended for this application.
Comments: Hardface the ladle pins using Wearshield M-1 or Wearshield MM manual electrodes or Lincore 55 or Lincore 55-G semiautomatic welding electrode to resist the metal-to-metal wear. Use proper preheat and inter-pass temperatures.
Comments: Rebuild the ladle bail eyes using Wearshield MM manual or Lincore 55 semiautomatic welding electrodes to resist metal-tometal wear. Use proper preheat and interpass temperatures.
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Semiautomatic
Comments: Hardface the inside of the pipe bends. Hardface the cover plugs and weld them into position, using a joining electrode.
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Type of Wheel
R.R. Crew Car Wheel
Build-up Material
Lincore 30-S Wire/(1) 801 Neutral Flux
(1)
Recommended as good build-up and surfacing material for good traction on drive wheels.
PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS: Some wheels are .40 .50% carbon and are relatively easy to weld. Others are alloy steel and require special treatment before welding. Determine the analysis prior to welding and the amount of preheat required by using a Preheat Calculator (from Lincoln Electric). Cast iron wheels should not be surfaced with the automatic process. WORK PREPARATION: Clean wheels of all rust, dirt, grease, etc. before starting to weld. This helps eliminate porosity and unsound welds. Any cracks in wheels should be gouged or ground out and welded prior to automatic welding using low hydrogen manual electrode (Excalibur) after wheel has been properly preheated.
POST WELDING:
Cool wheels slowly after welding by covering with fiberglass blanket or burying in warm flux. Avoid drafts when welding. DO NOT place wheels in vertical position on floor after welding, spot hardening or warping could result.
Sequence for depositing beads. A build-up worn areas on tread; B build-up tread to within 3/8" of gauge size; C hardface tread; D hardface flange.
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Slusher Teeth
Slusher Shoes
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield 70 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield ME Lincore 15CrMn Lincore Frogmang Lincore M Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield 70 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield ME Lincore 15CrMn Lincore Frogmang Lincore M Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield 70 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield ME Lincore 15CrMn Lincore Frogmang Lincore M Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: Rebuild the worn teeth to size using Wearshield Mangjet or Lincore M. Add two layers of Wearshield 60 or Lincore 50 as indicated by prior wear patterns to resist abrasive wear. Badly worn teeth should be rebuilt by welding a replacement plate of the proper shape to the tooth using Wearshield 15CrMn manual electrode, or Lincore 15CrMn semiautomatic electrode then hardfacing.
Comments: Rebuild these manganese steel parts using Wearshield 15CrMn, Wearshield Mangjet or Lincore M. Two final layers of Wearshield 60, Lincore 50 or Lincore 60-O provide resistance to severe abrasive wear.
Comments: Rebuild the worn teeth to size using Wearshield 15CrMn, Wearshield Mangjet, Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore M. Add two layers of Wearshield 60, Lincore 60-O or Lincore 50 as indicated by prior wear patterns to resist abrasive wear. Badly worn teeth should be rebuilt by welding a replacement plate of the proper shape to the tooth using Wearshield 15CrMn or Lincore 15CrMn electrodes, then hardfacing.
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
Process Manual
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield MM Lincore 33 Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore BU-G
Comments: Abrasion resistant Wear-shield 60 weld metal deposited in slots in new paddle castings increases wear life by several times.
Semiautomatic
Comments: Rebuild to size with Wearshield MM manual electrode for excellent resistance to metalto-metal wear. Proper preheat and slow cooling is needed to avoid cracking.
Comments: Rebuild the worn areas to size using Wearshield BU or Wearshield MM build-up electrode. Finish by machining or grinding as required.
Never overheat manganese steel. Keep interpass temperatures below 500F (260C).
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SECTION
Grizzly Bars
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Wearshield 44 Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Manual Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield 70 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 15CrMn SemiLincore Frogmang automatic Lincore M Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Wearshield 44 Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield 22Mn5Cr Wearshield 70 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 15CrMn Lincore Frogmang Lincore M Lincore M-1 Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Wearshield 44 Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield 70 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Semiautomatic
Lincore 15CrMn/801 Lincore 50/801 Lincore M Lincore 60-O/803 Automatic Lincore M-1 Lincore 60-S/803 Lincore M-1/801 Lincore 65-O Comments: Rebuild badly worn areas with Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore M for the needed impact resistant base. When abrasive wear is less severe hardface with Lincore 50. Manual welding with Wearshield 15CrMn, Wearshield Mangjet, Wearshield 60 or Wearshield ABR can be used.
Comments: For lowest cost rebuild with Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore M and hardface with Lincore 60-O or Lincore 50 semiautomatic self-shielded welding electrodes. Manual hardfacing using Wearshield 60 or Wearshield ME electrodes can be used.
Comments: For lowest cost rebuild with Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore M and hard-face with Lincore 50 semiautomatic self-shielded welding electrodes. Manual hardfacing using Wearshield 60 or Wearshield ME electrodes can be used.
Never overheat manganese steel. Keep interpass temperatures below 500F (260C).
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Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 50 Lincore 60-O Lincore 50/801 Lincore 60-S/803
Wearshield 15CrMn Manual Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield Mangjet SemiLincore 15CrMn automatic Lincore M Automatic Lincore 15CrMn Lincore MI
Comments: These large parts are usually rebuilt only by experienced rebuilders. Rebuild using Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore M with automatic or semiautomatic procedures. When possible or desired, add a maximum of two layers of abrasion-resistant metal using Lincore 60-S/803 flux, Lincore 60-O, Lincore 50 or Lincore 50/801. Contact Lincoln for procedures.
Hardfacing new parts before service increases service life. Grinding Rings and Rolls Cage Crushers
Process
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
Automatic
Comments: Automatic arc welding using Lincore 60-S/803 flux or Lincore 60-O wire is recommended for long part life in this severe abrasion application. Contact Lincoln for procedures.
Comments: The pins and cage walls of cagetype disintegrating mills can be hardfaced using the manual electrode, Wearshield 60, to resist severe abrasion. Rebuild after limited wear so only one layer is needed.
Crusher Hammers
Process for Build-Up for Hardfacing Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Manual Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield ME Wearshield Mangjet Lincore 15CrMn SemiLincore Frogmang automatic Lincore M Lincore 50 Lincore 60-O
Scrubbers
Comments: Rebuild close to final size with manganese steel deposits from Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore M. Finish with two layers of Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O to resist severe abrasive wear.
for Build-Up
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Semiautomatic
Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield ME Wearshield Mangjet Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O
Comments: Stringer beads of Wearshield 60 applied across the face of the roll provides gripping action for the rolls and resists severe abrasion.
Comments: Stringer beads of Wearshield 60 manual electrode or Lincore 50 or Lincore 60-O semiautomatic wires are placed on the wear plates, and other wear locations to resist the severe abrasive wear.
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Rotary Screens
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
for Build-Up
Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield 70 Lincore 15CrMn Lincore M Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield 60 Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield ME Lincore 15CrMn Lincore M Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O
Comments: Restrain the screen to prevent distortion. Use Lincore M to bring worn areas to size and finish by hardfacing with Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O to resist severe abrasion.
Comments: Repair the worn areas around the holes with Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore M. Finish by depositing abrasion resistant Wearshield 60, Wearshield ME, Lincore 50 or Lincore 60-O.
Comments: Severely worn buckets are best repaired by cutting new lips from steel plate and welding them on with Blue Max 309L or Blue Max 2100. Hardface to resist severe abrasion.
Wearshield Mangjet
Wearshield Mangjet
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Selection Guide
What to Wear The Wear Wear to Use
Restore to original size weld without cracking substrate for harder alloy (Ferrite/Bainite) Any hardfacing application with excessive wear, to restore to original shape before hardfacing Flux-Cored Wires (Rc) Sub-Arc Tubular Wires Stick Electrode (Rc) Self-/Gas-Shielded & Neutral Flux (Rc) Wearshield BU (23-28) Wearshield BU-30 (28-32) Lincore BU (Rb80-90) Lincore 33 (32-36) Lincore BU-G (21-33) Lincore 20/801 (23-28) Lincore 30-S/801 (29-32) Lincore 32-S/801 (31-34) Lincore 35-S/801 (35-40) Lincore 4130/801 (17-21) Lincore 8620/801 (16-20) Lincore 15CrMn/801 18-22) Lincore 40-S/801 (39-42) Lincore 42-S (39-42) Lincore 102HC/802 (50-56) Lincore 102W/802 (48-54) Lincore 102HC/802 (50-56)
BUILD-UP
(Austenite)
Spalling resistant substrate for chromium carbides Crane wheels, cable sheaves, sprockets, gear teeth Punch & forging dies, shear blades, work rolls
Lincore 15CrMn (18-22) Lincore 40-O (40-45) Lincore 55 (50-59) Lincore 55-G (50-59) Lincore T&D (48-65)
Metal-to-Metal wear (Martensite) Metal-to-Metal wear and heat (tool steel martensite)
METAL-TO-METAL
Metal-to-Metal wear and impact (martensite and austenite) Metal-to-Metal wear with thermal fatigue and corrosion (high chromium martensite)
Lincore 40-O (40-46) Lincore 55 (50-59) Lincore 55-G (50-59) See Sub-Arc
Lincore 96S/801 (48-54) Lincore 410/801 (27-32) Lincore 410NiMo/801 (32-40) Lincore 420/801 (46-50) Lincore 423Cr/802 (41-47) Lincore 423L/802 (41-47) Lincore 424A/801 (36-42) Lincore 15CrMnLS/801 (18-22) Lincore M-1/801 18-28)
Wearshield 15CrMn (17-20) Wearshield Mangjet (17-20) Wearshield Frogmang (20-23) 22Mn 5Cr Wearshield 44 (40-46) Wearshield ABR (28-53) Wearshield ME (49-59)
Lincore 15CrMnLS (18-22) Lincore M-1 (18-28) Lincore Frogmang (20-55) Lincore Frogmang-G (20-55) Lincore 50 (48-52)
Abrasion plus impact (austenite and carbides) Metal-to-Metal wear abrasion plus impact (austenite and eutectic) Severe abrasion (primary carbides)
Teeth, blades, bucket & dump body surfaces Bucket teeth, scraper blades, paddles, hammers, crusher rolls Crusher rolls, conveyer screws, plates, jaws
Lincore 50 (48-52)
SEVERE ABRASION
Wearshield 60 (57-60) Lincore 60-G (58-61) Wearshield 70 (68-70) Lincore 60-O (55-60) Wearshield SM880 Lincore 65-O (60-65)
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SECTION
Kiln Trunnions
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
L-60/A-96S Lincore 20/801 (limit 4 layers) Automatic Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 4130/801 Lincore 420/801 Comments: Automatic submerged arc welding is recommended for speed and economy. Rebuild with an unlimited number of layers using the flux-cored electrode Lincore 30-S with 801 flux. Add two layers of hardfacing using A-96S/ L-60 or Lincore 420/801.
Comments: Deposit Wearshield 60 hardfacing to the wear areas as shown in the sketch.
Comments: To resist severe abrasion deposit one or two layers of Wearshield 60 to the worn areas of the flight faces and edges as shown in the sketch.
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Comments: Apply Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O for excellent abrasion resistance. Automatic submerged arc welding with Lincore 60-S/803 flux or H-560 flux and L-60 electrode can also be used.
for Build-Up
Die Rings
Plows
Comments: Hardface the bearing area using Wearshield 60. Finish by grinding as required.
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-S/803 Lincore 65-O Process Manual Semiautomatic for Build-Up for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Process Manual Semiautomatic for Build-Up for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Comments: Wearshield 60 manual electrode is recommended for the extremely high abrasion resistance needed.
Comments: Wearshield 60 manual electrode is recommended for the extremely high abrasion resistance needed.
Comments: Hardface the bearing area using Wearshield 60. Finish by grinding as required.
Muller Tires
Gears
Concrete Truck
Process Process for Build-Up for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Process Manual for Build-Up for Hardfacing Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Wearshield MM Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore T&D Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ABR Wearshield M-1 Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: Hardfacing new Muller tires and rewelding areas worn in service using transverse beads with Wearshield ABR electrodes provides a long working life. Lincore 50 semiautomatic wire can also be used.
Comments: Many of the various types of gears used throughout the industry can be rebuilt using Wearshield MM manual electrode or Lincore 33, Lincore 55 or Lincore T&D semiautomatic wire. Finish by grinding as required.
Comments: All types of cement mixers can be hardfaced by covering the entire inside, including blending wings, using Lincore 50 and Lincore 60O electrode and semiautomatic welding. Manual welding with Wearshield ABR, Wearshield MI or Wearshield 60 is also practical. Be certain sufficient ventilation is provided to workers when inside the mixer.
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Spreader Cones
Feeder Blades
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: Wearshield 60 manual electrode provides an extremely hard surface to resist the severe abrasive wear of this application. For semiautomatic welding use Lincore 60-O or Lincore 50.
Comments: Wearshield 60 manual electrode provides an extremely hard surface to resist the severe abrasive wear of this application. For semiautomatic welding use Lincore 60-O or Lincore 50.
Comments: Wearshield 60 manual electrode provides an extremely hard surface to resist the severe abrasive wear of this application. For semiautomatic welding use Lincore 60-O or Lincore 50.
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 44 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Semiautomatic
Comments: Hardface the screw flights to resist severe abrasion using Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O. When moderate impact accompanies the abrasive wear use Wearshield ME, Wearshield ABR, Lincore 50.
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Hardfacing
Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Wearshield M-1 Wearshield MM
Hardfacing
Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 55 Lincore 40-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Fan Blades
Shredder Knives
Barrel Liners
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Dredging
Dredge Pump Parts
The repair of dredge pumps is a good example of using hardfacing to increase the life of equipment. The casing and the impeller blades wear from the abrasion and impact of sand and rock. These parts can be returned to better than new condition by selecting and applying the proper build-up and hardfacing material. Dredge pump casings are made from cast iron, manganese steel, and carbon steel. Rebuilding cast iron pumps is not recommended. Manganese and carbon steel pumps can be rebuilt. Observe the precautions needed to avoid distortion and cracking of the base metal. Pump Casings Pump Impellers
SECTION
Side Plates
Manual
Manual
Semiautomatic/ Automatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: Rebuild worn seat areas using Wearshield BU, Lincore 33 or Lincore BU for carbon steel plates and Wearshield Mangjet or Lincore M for manganese steel plates. Hardface the side plates with Wearshield 60, Wearshield 70, Wearshield ME, Lincore 60-O or Lincore 50.
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Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Manual
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: Hardface the wear areas as indicated in the sketch using Wearshield 60, manual electrodes. Use Lincore 50 or Lincore 60-O semiautomatic welding for higher deposit rates.
Semiautomatic
Comments: Hardface new and worn lips with Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O to resist severe abrasion. Use Wearshield ABR, Wearshield ME or Lincore 50 when abrasive wear is accompanied by moderate impact. If badly worn, consider replacing the lips with manganese or carbon steel plate depending upon the bucket base metal.
Lower Tumblers
Ladder Rolls
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
for Hardfacing
Wearshield BU Manual Wearshield MM Wearshield BU30 Lincore 20/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 30-S/801 Automatic Lincore 4130/801 Lincore 420/801 Lincore 8620/801 Lincore 4130/801 Lincore BU-G Comments: For greatest economy rebuild these rolls on submerged arc automatic welding equipment use Lincore 420/801 flux or Lincore 4130/801 flux. Wearshield BU manual electrode can also be used to rebuild rolls to size then overlay with circumferential beads using Wearshield MM.
Comments: Rebuild the worn surfaces with machinable build-up deposits using Wearshield BU or Lincore 33.
Comments: Rebuild close to size by depositing circumferential beads using the appropriate build-up materials for carbon or manganese steel base metal. Finish manganese steel tumblers with Wearshield Mangjet, Wearshield 15CrMn manual electrodes or Lincore M, Lincore 15CrMn semiautomatic electrodes. Finish carbon steel tumblers with Wearshield MM or Lincore 55.
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Hardfacing
Wearshield ABR Wearshield MI Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield MM Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Wearshield 44 Wearshield 70 Wearshield 60 Wearshield ABR Wearshield ME
Hardfacing
Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 55 Lincore 15CrMn Lincore M Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Spud Clamps
Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield BU Wearshield 15CrMn Wearshield Frogmang Wearshield Mangjet Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30
Lincore 15CrMn Lincore M Lincore 15CrMn Lincore M Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 15CrMn Lincore Frogmang Lincore M Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Lincore BU-G
Spud Points
Bucket Pins Bucket Eyes and Bottoms Manganese Steel Drive Tumblers
Never overheat manganese steel. Keep interpass temperatures below 500F (260C).
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SECTION
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Comments: Deposit stringer beads as shown in the sketch for an excellent impact and abrasion resistant surface.
Blast Furnace Bells And Hoppers Rebuild the seat area using Lincore 102W and 802 Flux, Lincore 420 and 801 flux or A-96S alloy flux and L-60 wire. Rebuild the burden area with Lincore 60-O, Lincore 60-S/803 flux or H-560 alloy flux with L-60 electrode. For details of this critical application, contact The Lincoln Electric Company, Application Engineering Department.
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Process Semiautomatic
A-96S/L-60 Automatic Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 35-S/801 Lincore 420/801 Comments: Use Lincore 30-S with 801 flux to rebuild wheels to size. Hardface with Lincore 420/801 flux or A-96S alloy flux with L-60 wire. Lincore 33 and Lincore 55 self-shielded fluxcored electrode with semiautomatic methods can also be used. Observe proper preheat and interpass temperature precautions.
Comments: Use the manual electrode Wearshield BU or the open arc wire Lincore 33 to build-up the worn ends of carbon steel boxes close to size as shown in the sketch. Use Lincore M or Wear-shield Mangjet for manganese steel boxes. Hardface with Wearweld MM or Lincore 55 to resist the metal-tometal service wear.
Comments: Use automatic submerged arc welding with Lincore 30-S and 801 flux for maximum economy. Semiautomatic welding with Lincore 33 open arc welding is also practical.
Comments: Hardface with Lincore 40-S with 801 flux or Wearshield MM manual electrode for resistance to metal-to-metal wear.
Semiautomatic
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Comments: Repair the worn areas as indicated in the sketch with Wearshield MM manual electrode.
Comments: Use Wearshield 60 for this severe abrasion application. Hardface the flight faces and periphery.
Comments: Use the manual electrode Wearshield BU or the open arc wire Lincore 33 to build carbon steel peel heads close to size. Use Lincore M, Lincore 15CrMn or Wearshield Mangjet for manganese steel parts. Hardface with Wearshield MM or Lincore 55 to resist the metal-to-metal service wear.
Sintering Plant Wheels Comments: Inspect then repair all cracks and surface defects. Build-up for metal-to-metal wear by depositing either transverse or circumferential beads using Lincore 33 or Wearshield BU.
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3. Physical condition of roll: A. How much weld deposit will be required? B. Size, diameter and length of roll? C. Cast or forged - are they sound? D. Surface condition - cracked? How much work will be required to obtain crack free surface? The following rolling equipment offer substantial savings when rebuilt by arc welding: I. II. III. IV. V. The Roll Body The Roll Necks (Bearing Seats) Wobblers Coupling Boxes Main Drive Spindles
Table Rolls
Preheat rolls prior to welding. Preheat temperature will depend upon chemical analysis of roll along with its mass. Refer to Suggested Preheat and Interpass Temperatures for welding various types of steel or check with Lincoln Preheat Calculator. Preheat and interpass temperature of the hardenable weld deposits (martensitic) must be kept above the transformation start temperature from the start of welding until all welding is complete. Deposits may be machined at slow speeds with carbide or other special tooling, or they may be ground. Contact Lincoln Electrics Application Engineering Department for proper welding procedures.
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Foundry Parts
Flasks Muller Tires Sand Slinger Cups
for Build-Up Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore BU-G
for Hardfacing
Process Automatic
for Build-Up
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
Comments: Use Wearshield BU, or Lincore 33 to rebuild carbon steel flasks. Machine to size after welding.
Comments: Most foundry Muller tires are cast iron and hardfacing is not recommended. Cast steel tires should be hardfaced when new using submerged arc automatic welding with Lincore 60-S with 803 flux or H-560 flux and L-60 wire.
Comments: Deposit stringer beads on the face and leading edge using Wearshield 60 electrode. Semiautomatic welding with Lincore 60-O can also be used.
Hardfacing
Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield MM Wearshield T & D Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield MM
Hardfacing
Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 65-O Lincore 55 Lincore T&D Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 60-O & 60-G Lincore 65-O Lincore 55
Ash Conveyor
Mill Plows Wear Pads for Stock Heating Furnaces Cooling Bed Rolls and Dump Shoes Charging Furnace Wet Skids Cam Dumper Track
NOTE: Lincoln Electric manufactures numerous Lincore electrodes that are designed for submerged arc welding with Lincolnweld fluxes, primarily for use on steel mill rolls. Request Publication C7.10 for specific information on these electrodes.
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Other Industries
Many hardfacing applications are common to more than one industry. For example, the pounding on a railroad frog is essentially the same as the severe impact wear experienced on some impact hammers. Wheels used in mining, manufacturing and the steel industry are subjected to similar metal-to-metal wear. When hardfacing products have been selected for an application in one industry they can be used for similar parts in other industries. The important point to remember is that the wear type must be identified. Hardfacing should be utilized by small companies as well as large. Many industries, such as fishing, marine and agriculture, not covered in this guide, can also take advantage of the benefits of hardfacing. The recommendations for many of the parts can be applied to similar parts in all kinds of industries.
SECTION
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield ME Wearshield ABR Wearshield 44 Wearshield 70 Lincore 50 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O H-560/L-60 Lincore 60-S/803 Lincore 65-O
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O H-560/L-60 Lincore 60-S/803 Lincore 65-O
Manual
Semiautomatic
Automatic
Automatic
Comments: Hardface worn areas using two layers of hardfacing. Preheat and slow cool as required.
Comments: Cover the areas indicated in the sketch with two layers of hardfacing. Remove from service and reweld as soon as possible after wearing through the hard metal. Comments: Rebuild rotor shafts using submerged arc automatic welding with Lincore 30-S and 801 flux. Hardface rotor bodies and tips with Wearshield 60 manual electrode. Hardface mixing chamber using Lincore 60-O flux-cored semiautomatic electrode or Lincore 60-S with 803 flux.
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Railroads
Manganese Steel Carbon Steel 1. Grind off work-hardened and fatigued base metal. 2. Preheat to 800F (425C). 3. Apply Wearshield BU, BU30, Lincore 33 or Lincore 40-O in weave beads. Overbuild to allow for finish grinding. 4. Postheat 1100F (600C) and cover with a fiberglass blanket.
1. Grind off all work-hardened and fatigued base metal. 2. Overbuild slightly with Wearshield Mangjet, Wearshield Frogmang, Lincore Frogmang or Lincore M. Weave beads approx. 3/4" (19mm) wide. Skip weld to prevent build-up of interpass temp. Do not allow interpass temp to exceed 500F (260C). Peen each bead. 3. Finish grind.
Logging
Logging Arch Wheels Bark Conveyor Trunnions Drive Sprockets and Drums
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process Manual
for Hardfacing Wearshield MM Lincore 33 Lincore 40 Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore BU-G
Wearshield BU Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Wearshield BU30 Wearshield MM Lincore 33 Lincore 40-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore BU-G
Semiautomatic
Semiautomatic
Comments: Rebuild close to final size and hardface using manual, semiautomatic or automatic welding methods and the materials listed above. As with hardfacing any wheel, use the proper preheat and interpass temperature.
Automatic Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Comments: Provide the metal-to-metal wear resistant surface on worn sprocket teeth using Wearshield MM manual electrode. Rebuild worn drums using automatic submerged arc procedures available from The Lincoln Electric Company.
Automatic Lincore 30-S/801 Lincore 40-S/801 Comments: Most economically reconditioned using automatic submerged arc methods. Trunnions can also be welded using semiautomatic and manual welding. Preheat and slow cooling is required.
Hog Teeth
Hog Rotor
Process Manual
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield ME Lincore 55 Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Process
for Build-Up
for Hardfacing
Wearshield BU Wearshield 44 Wearshield BU30 Wearshield ABR Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 50
Manual Wearshield MM Comments: Overlay the tumbler drive blocks with two layers of metal-to-metal wear resistant deposits from Wearshield MM electrode.
Semiautomatic
Comments: Provide the needed severe abrasion resistant deposit by hardfacing with Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O.
Comments: Rebuild the worn area around the knife slots using Wearshield BU. Overlay the entire wear area using Wearshield ABR electrode or Lincore 50. Take all necessary precautions to minimize distortion of the rotors.
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Because of its ability to put down high quality weld deposits at low costs, the submerged arc automatic welding process has emerged as one of the better ways to get the job done.
Equipment to be Cladded Cladding Materials
Blue Max S316/316L elec./ Lincoln ST-100 Flux Blue Max S309/309L elec./ Lincoln ST-100 Flux ER 310 elec./ Blue Max 2000 Flux
The deposits made with the above electrode/flux combinations are of the austenitic chrome-nickel type. Preheating, except to prevent underbead cracking in the base metal, is generally not recommended.
In simplest terms, a digester is a steel vessel in which wood chips are cooked at temperatures upwards of 350F (180C) and pressures upwards of 150 psi. The digesters are made of carbon steel and vary in size up to 12 ft. (3.6m) in diameter and 52 ft. (15.8m) long. The wall thickness in some cases may be as much as 2" (50mm). These digesters are mounted vertically, usually, with the building built around the vessel. At one time, the expected life of digesters was from 10 to 15 years; but modifications of processing designed to increase production have led to increased corrosion resulting in a need for repairs in as short a time as two years. Stainless overlay surfaces have been the most successful solution to this problem. Various paper mills establish their own specific specifications regarding the exact chemistry they think is best for the cladding material. Also, the Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry, 360 Lexington Ave., N.Y., N.Y. has established specifications and guidelines. Some very high alloy stainless or nickel base overlays are also being applied. Cladding material has been applied to the inside of the digester wall by manual, semiautomatic and automatic arc welding.
The following are some of the materials suggested for the cladding process: For high alloy stainless cladding (e.g. 904L-AWS Class ER385) or nickel base alloy cladding (e.g. Hastelloy C-276-AWS Class ErNiCrMo-4), Blue Max 2000 flux is recommended. Equipment used for automatic welding consists of: 1. Automatic submerged arc welding head mounted on a fixture that will automatically index the head approximately one half a bead width vertically after a bead has been made completely around the inner diameter of digester. Since the beads are being laid on a vertical surface (the 3 oclock position) provision must be made to support the flux. This is accomplished by using a belt supported on rollers. The belt of this assembly which is spring loaded rides against the tank being clad and supports the flux properly until the weld bead has been deposited. 2. Welding Power Source 1000 amp D.C. Rectifier Power Source designed with line voltage compensation.
Hydrapulper Rotors
Process Manual
for Build-Up
Blue Max 309L AC/DC or Red Baron 309/309L
for Hardfacing
Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70
Comments: Rebuild both inner and outer segments using Blue Max 309L AC/DC stainless steel manual electrode. Finish with two layers of Wearshield 60 or one layer of Wearshield 70.
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Equipment to be Rebuilt
Build-up Material
H-535/L-60 Lincore 15CrMn Lincore 30/801 Lincore 32-S/801
Tool Joint
Rebuild tool joints before they are worn too badly. Use build-up welding materials to bring worn areas back to diameter slightly under desired size. Then hardface to desired diameter with materials indicated above. Many tool joints are rebuilt using only the build up materials with no hardfacing layers. Preheat Requirements: Use a preheat of approximately 600F (315C) on alloy steel base metal (AISI-SAE 4150 Steels). Lower alloy content material may require lower preheats. Check with the Lincoln Preheat Calculator.
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Comments: Preheat as required. Rebuild slightly oversize to allow for finish grinding or machining. Use Wearshield BU or Lincore 33. After welding retard cooling by covering with a non-flammable blanket, dry sand, etc.
Comments: For drilling in clay, hardface the working surface as shown with abrasion resistant Wearshield 60.
Wearshield Mangjet
Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield MM Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield MM Wearshield MM Wearshield T&D Wearshield MM Wearshield MM Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield 60 Wearshield 70 Wearshield BU Wearshield BU30 Wearshield T&D
Lincore M
Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore T&D Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore 55 Lincore 55-G Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 60-G Lincore 60-O Lincore 65-O Lincore 33 Lincore BU-G Lincore T&D
Crib-Cleaning Machining Digging Lugs Locomotive Gears Well Drilling Cat Heads Cable Tool Under-reamer Lugs Clutch Jaws
Log Grapple
Tips Heads
Debarker Chain Links Debarker Rotor Knives Log Escalator Geared Idler Conveyor Chains and Links
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SECTION
10
For large or repeated applications when labor savings offset equipment costs. Advantages: 1. Low weld costs due to high deposition rates and fast welding speeds production. 2. Consistent weld quality and a smooth surface are assured by mechanical guidance and automatic controls. 3. Semiautomatic welding with Lincore self-shielded electrodes (no granular flux or shielding gas) approaches the versatility of stick electrode welding. 4. Almost any conventional semiautomatic or automatic welder can be used. Limitations: 1. Welding equipment costs can be substantial. Fixturing is also often required. 2. Submerged arc welding is limited to the flat position or roundabouts. Its ability to weld contours and odd shapes is limited.
2. Inexpensive equipment. Requires only minimum fixturing and any conventional welder: motor-generator, engine driven, or rectifier. DC is recommended, but AC can be used with many electrodes. Limitations: 1. Labor costs are relatively high because deposition rates are lower than mechanized processes. 2. Human error can result in poor weld quality or a rough surface.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
IMPORTANT: SPECIAL VENTILATION AND/OR EXHAUST REQUIRED
Fumes from the normal use of certain hardfacing welding products contain significant quantities of components such as chromium and manganese which can lower the 5.0 mg/m3 maximum exposure guideline for general welding fume. BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER.
The Buildup Materials Some hardfacing deposits have a limited practical deposit thickness. Therefore, rebuild badly worn parts to within 3/16-3/8" (4.8mm9.5mm) of original size before hardfacing. Choice of the buildup material depends primarily on the base metal of the part as follows: a. Buildup Manganese Steel Parts with Wearshield Mangjet, Wearshield 22Mn5Cr or Wearshield 15CrMn stick electrodes or Lincore M or Lincore 15CrMn Lincore 22Mn5Cr flux-cored wire. Buildup Carbon and Low Alloy Steels with either Wearshield BU or Wearshield BU30 stick electrode, H-535 submerged arc flux and L-60, Lincore 30-S/801 or Lincore 33.
b.
Remember, when considering steps to avoid spalling and cracking problems, you are usually depositing the buildup layer on the base metal and the hardfacing on the buildup metal. Wearshield Mangjet, Wearshield 15CrMn, Lincore M and Lincore 15CrMn deposits are manganese steel. Wearshield BU, Wearshield BU30 Lincore 30, Lincore 33 and H-535/L-60 deposits are low carbon, low alloy steel. If underbead cracking becomes a problem when rebuilding high carbon or other crack-sensitive steel, an initial buttering layer with Excalibur 7018, NS-3M or mild steel flux and wire may be needed.
Preparing the Surface Remove grease and oil with a solvent and rust and dirt by wire brushing. If not removed, these contaminants can cause porosity, cracking and poor deposit quality. To provide a good bond between base metal and weld, remove cracks, remains of old high alloy hardfacing deposits and badly work hardened or distorted surfaces by arc gouging or grinding. Fill cracks, gouges and surface depressions by manual welding. Use Wearshield
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BU or Wearshield BU30 on carbon and low alloy steels or Wearshield Mangjet on manganese steel. Preheat and Interpass Temperature Most applications require preheating, as a minimum to bring the part to room temperature of 70-100F. Medium to high carbon and low alloy steels may require higher preheat to prevent underbead cracking, weld cracking, spalling, or stress failure of the part. Higher preheat and interpass temperature are also needed for massive or rigid parts and when cracking actually occurs. Determine the preheat needed for each job from the information shown elsewhere in this manual. NEVER OVERHEAT MANGANESE STEEL. KEEP INTERPASS TEMPERATURES BELOW 500F (260C). Surfacing cast iron parts requires special procedures. Request Lincoln Publication C8.10, for details. How to Apply Preheat Preheating is done with gas or oil torches, ovens, or electrical heating devices, depending upon the size of the part and the equipment available. It does no good to heat a part, then let it cool before welding. Always be sure the area to be surfaced is at the specified temperature when starting to weld. Checking the temperature of the part during welding may be needed to be sure it has not cooled. More heating may be needed if welding is stopped for lunch or any other reason. Interpass temperature is the temperature of the surface when welding all layers except the first layer. It is just as important and should usually be as high as the preheat temperature. NEVER OVERHEAT MANGANESE STEEL. KEEP INTERPASS TEMPERATURES BELOW 500F (260C). Pattern of Deposit Although the pattern is usually not important, here are a few general rules: 1. The best pattern is usually the one most economical to apply. 2. Since pattern affects shrinkage stresses, it can be used to help control distortion and cracking tendencies. 3. A pattern with openings between beads is practical when the openings fill with the abrasive material in service. 4. On jobs like crusher rolls, beads placed on the rolls across the flow of material help pull the material through the rolls. 5. Beads placed parallel to the flow of abrasive material smooth the flow to reduce wear. Buildup Badly worn surfaces are normally rebuilt to within 3/16-3/8" (4.8mm9.5mm) of original size before hardfacing. Buildup carbon or low alloy steel with Wearshield BU, Wearshield BU30 or Lincore 33 or with L-60 and H535 submerged arc flux using low alloy procedure guides. Rebuild manganese steel with either Wearshield Mangjet or Lincore M. Admixture and Cooling Rate Small beads made with small electrodes and low currents have fast cooling rates and low admixture of base metal into weld metal. Using two layers reduces admixture in the final layer.
Welding Edges Molten metal, slag, and granular submerged arc flux tends to spill off the edges particularly when the part is hot. Eliminate spillage by surfacing the edges first before the part becomes hot or else clamp copper bars or flux dams along the edges. Run beads along the edge rather than perpendicular to it for smooth welds. To Obtain the Desired Wear Resistance, Control Alloy Content and Cooling Rate How to Control Alloy Content Carbon and alloy content are controlled by both procedures and admixture. Admixture of the electrode metal to the base plate has a very important effect on the wear resistance of the weld deposit. Effective weld metal composition is listed for deposits having the recommended number of weld passes. Lincore self-shielded wires and Wearshield stick electrodes produce consistent weld metal composition despite procedure variations within full normal ranges. A single layer of a highly abrasion resistant material, like Wearshield 60 or Lincore 60-O will not be nearly as abrasion resistant (due to dilution) as a second layer. How to Control Cooling Rate Although cooling rate affects wear resistance of some deposits, it is much more important for the control of spalling, cracking and distortion. Therefore, a slow cooling rate may be required even if it reduces wear resistance. Methods of controlling cooling rate include the following: 1. Preheating is the most effective way of slowing the cooling rate. 2. Heat input from welding slows cooling by raising the temperature of the part. 3. Insulating the hot part immediately after welding with dry sand, lime, glass fiber blanket, etc. slows cooling. This method helps minimize residual cooling stresses, weld cracking and distortion but does not affect wear resistance of most deposits. Remember also, large parts pull heat away from the weld more quickly than small parts. They naturally cool the weld faster. To Avoid Weld Spalling Spalling is the breaking of weld metal particles away from the base metal or previous hardfacing layers. Particle size varies from small chips to large pieces right down to the base metal. Spalling normally occurs only in service. To avoid spalling: 1. Prepare the Surface: As in production welding, hardfacing welds must have a sound crack-free bond with the base metal. Therefore, clean the surface and repair cracks and surface damage. 2. Avoid Underbead Cracking: Rapid cooling from welding temperature can cause brittle, crack-sensitive, heat-affected zones in some types of base metal. These zones tend to crack in service causing spalling. To avoid this problem, preheat as specified. 3. Apply a layer of austenite before depositing hardfacing. This can be Type 309 stainless or highly alloyed austenitic manganese, such as Wearshield 15CrMn, Wearshield 22Mn5Cr, Lincore 15CrMn or Lincore 22Mn5Cr. Standard austenitic manganese, such as Wearshield Mangjet or Lincore M, may not provide enough alloy for austenite in a single layer over carbon or low alloy steel. 4. Limit Deposit Thickness: Thick hardfacing deposits build up shrinkage stresses resulting in a greater tendency for spalling. Do not use more hardfacing layers than specified for each type deposit. If thicker deposits are required, utilize more buildup before hardfacing. Peen each layer of thick buildup deposits to relieve stresses.
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To Avoid Underbead Cracking Underbead cracks are small cracks that can occur in the heat affected zone of the base metal under the weld. The cracks do not usually show on the surface, but can cause spalling or cracking of the part in service. Occurrence of underbead cracking depends primarily upon the carbon and alloy content of the base metal. See following text for specific preheat recommendations. Use of the non-low hydrogen electrodes Wearshield 60, Wearshield ABR and Wearshield MM may require 100-300F (40-150C) higher preheat than the other Lincoln buildup or hardfacing materials. However, welding with these electrodes on hot buildup layers usually eliminates potential problems. The easiest way to prevent underbead cracking is to slow the cooling rate by preheating. Always be sure the part is at least up to room temperature [70-100F (20-40C)] before welding. Use higher preheats if specified for your particular base metal below. When the base metal analysis is known, you can determine recommended preheat more closely using the Preheat Calculator available from the Lincoln Electric Company. Completing all buildup and hardfacing without long delays is recommended to keep the part hot. This minimizes danger of cracking and eliminates need for additional preheating. Submerged arc welding, particularly with the Spreadarc attachment, is a high heat input process. It heats the part, slows the cooling rate and reduces underbead cracking problems. Spreadarc is not recommended on manganese steel. Low Carbon Steel: to 0.30%C approx. 1. Slightly hardenable. Preheat 70-300F (21-149C). 2. Preheat heavy parts of over .20%C to 200-300F (93-149C). Use the higher temperature for massive, rigid or complex parts. Medium Carbon Steel: 0.30 to 0.45%C approx. 1. Moderately hardenable, especially in large parts and heavy sections. Preheat to 300-500F (149-260C). Use the higher temperature for higher carbon contents and for large, rigid or complex parts. High Carbon Steel: over 0.45%C approx. 1. Highly hardenable and crack sensitive in all sizes and shapes. Preheat to 500-800F (260-427C). Use the higher temperatures for the higher carbon contents and for large, rigid or complex shapes. 2. When carbon content is near .80%, deposit a buttering layer with Excalibur 7018 or a mild steel submerged arc flux and electrode prior to depositing buildup or hardfacing layers. The buttering layer minimizes underbead cracking danger and provides a good bond between base metal and hardfacing deposits. Low Alloy Steel: 1. Varies from medium hardenable to highly hardenable depending upon carbon and alloy content. Preheat to 100-500F (38-260C). Use the higher temperatures for higher carbon and alloy contents and for large, rigid or complex shapes. 2. Preheat temperatures up to 800F (427C) or a buttering layer may be required if the carbon content is over .35%C.
Manganese Steel: 12-14% Manganese 1. Not hardenable or crack-sensitive. Preheat is not required for thinner sections. 2. Preheat massive or highly rigid parts to 100-200F (38-93C). Prolonged heating over 500F (260C) can cause embrittlement of the manganese steel. 3. On small parts, avoid high localized heating by using a skip welding technique. Cast Iron 1. Extremely crack sensitive. The heat affected zone may be full of cracks even with preheat temperatures of 1200-1400F (650-760C). Therefore, hardfacing cast iron is often uneconomical. If it must be welded, follow the standard cast iron welding precautions in Lincoln Publication C8.10. To Avoid Stress Failure of the Part Some parts contain high retained internal stresses. When the welding stresses are added to these retained stresses, the part can break. This is stress failure. Such failure can occur near the weld or at any weak point in the part. Look for this possibility when hardfacing the following types of parts: a. Highly rigid parts. Massive parts and complex shapes are inherently rigid. b. Shrink-fit parts. c. Some large castings, particularly when they are made of medium to high carbon steel or medium carbon low alloy steels. d. Parts hardened by heat treatment. Stress failure can be avoided with the following steps: 1. Preheat slowly to the high side of the temperature range as previously specified for the particular type of base metal. As much as possible, this preheat should be uniform throughout the part. a. Shrink-fit parts must be preheated to expand them until they are loose. Manganese steel requires a lower temperature because it has a high coefficient of expansion. Parts which were hardened by heat treatment should be pack or controlled atmosphere annealed. Slow cool until the specified preheat temperature is reached.
b.
2. Arrange the welding schedule so it can be completed without any interruptions. 3. The part should be slowly and uniformly cooled. This can be done by covering the part with a glass fiber blanket or some other insulating material or by cooling in a furnace. To Avoid Weld Cracking Products Designed for Build-Up Lincoln hardfacing products designed for buildup applications have good resistance to cross cracking and are not restricted with regard to deposit thickness. These products include Wearshield BU, Lincore M, Lincore 30-S with 801 flux, Lincore 33, Wearshield 15CrMn, Lincore 15CrMn and H-535/L-60 (low alloy procedure), A-96S/L-60 and A-100/L-60 electrodes. Special precautions, however, should be taken with any buildup or hardfacing product on applications that are inherently crack sensitive. These applications include the surfacing of high carbon or alloy steels, previously surfaced parts and highly stressed parts. The surfacing of heavy cylinders, massive parts and parts having complex shapes are all examples of applications producing high internal stresses that may result in delayed cracking.
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Longitudinal or Center-line Cracking This cracking is associated with poor bead shape. It is caused by too flat a bead, that is, a high ratio of bead width to bead height. If center-line cracking is a problem: a. When welding with stick or Lincore flux-cored electrodes, use a stringer bead or minimum weaving technique and low current. b. Be sure fillet welds are slightly convex. c. In submerged arc surfacing when using Spreadarc attachment, center-line cracking does not often occur. This is because the high heat input of the process assures sufficiently slow cooling. d. In other submerged arc jobs this cracking can sometimes occur. If it does, decrease the step-over (or increase the bead overlap) enough to remelt the center of the previous bead, or adjust bead shape. e. For submerged arc jobs on roundabouts, be sure you set the correct electrode displacement distance and angle as specified in circumferential sub-arc hardfacing. To Avoid Distortion Problems Distortion in welding is caused principally by the unbalanced stresses which result from the expansion of the metal during heating and contraction during cooling. These stresses and their effects are uneven both in strength and direction. They depend on many factors. In many cases the small amount of resultant distortion does not affect the performance of the part. Consequently, no more precaution than clamping the part in position for welding is needed. In some cases the part is hardfaced oversize to allow for the distortion. It is then machined or ground to size. This method is most often used on parts which must be machined or ground to finish before using. In some cases the part is allowed to distort, and it is straightened while still hot enough to bend without cracking. In those cases where the distortion will ruin the usability of the part, the distortion forces must be controlled. Use one or a combination of the following methods. Generally, a study of the part to be surfaced and the equipment available will determine the best method to use. Methods of Controlling Distortion: 1. Preforming Use with flat pieces and other relatively thin and simply shaped parts. a. Bend, form, or clamp the part with the proper preset before welding. The distortion forces will then pull the part back to its original shape.
Complex shape is inherently rigid. Preheat to prevent stress failure at any weak point.
Crusher roll Loosen through bolts and expand the roll with preheat to loosen plugs.
These applications may require one or more of the following precautions: 1. Higher preheat temperature [400-500F (200-260C)]. 2. Higher interpass temperatures. 3. Controlled slow cooling between passes and/or layers and after completion of the welding. 4. Minimizing layer thickness. Very severely stressed parts may require an intermittent or final drawing operation at 800-900F (427-482C). Transverse or Cross Cracking 1. The third and sometimes the second Wearshield ABR or Lincore 50 layer and all Severe Abrasion type deposits are designed to cross crack. This is beneficial because the cracking relieves stresses which can otherwise cause spalling or distortion. This cross cracking does not harm the wear resistance of the deposit. 2. In other types of deposits, cross cracking can be a problem. It generally occurs in parts which are massive, rigid or of complex shape. If this cross cracking must be minimized, preheat to 1200F (650C). The preheating found necessary to prevent underbead or stress failure cracking will also minimize weld cross cracking.
2. Counterbalance the stresses Use with parts which cannot be straightened after welding. Be sure the increased rigidity will not cause underbead cracking. a. b. Weld or clamp two similar parts back to back. Alternate the welding from one part to the other. Weld or clamp the part to a strongback, fixture or platen.
3. Limit the temperature of the part This is an effective method particularly when high rigidity can cause cracking. a. b. c. Distribute the heat evenly by first welding one area, then welding a different area as the first cools. Reduce the heat input by using a procedure with low current. Remove some of the heat by blowing air, circulating water through the part, or clamping a water-cooled copper jacket to the part.
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d.
4. Relieve the stresses Stress relieve very large parts, rigid shapes, shrink-fit parts, and other highly stressed pieces. a. b. Peen each layer during cooling. This is most effective with Severe Impact and Abrasion-plus-Impact type deposits. Preheat the entire part slowly and uniformly to expand the part prior to welding. Generally 150-200F (66-93C) is sufficient for manganese steel. Preheat carbon or low alloy steel to 300-500F (149-260C).
Wearshield hardfacing electrodes may be used on flat, vertical and sometimes overhead surfaces. In the flat position, the excellent Wearshield arc operation will permit weaving the electrode up to 1/2 inch (12.7mm) wide. When welding on vertical surfaces, deposit a stringer bead along the bottom of the area to be surfaced and build on that bead to cover the entire surface. Overhead applications require smaller diameter electrode, low operating currents and special welding techniques to prevent weld metal dripping. Wide weaves are not recommended with any hardfacing electrodes and in particular, not with manganese steel electrodes or base metals. As in any type welding, proper plate preparation is necessary for good results. Small diameter electrodes and low currents are recommended when welding on manganese steel castings. Procedures and techniques that will prevent overheating the manganese base plate are necessary to prevent cracking spalling, and embrittlement.
5. Cross-Cracking Deposit The Severe Abrasion type deposits are designed to cross crack on cooling. These cracks minimize distortion by relieving the stresses.
Jaw crusher if distortion leaves crusher plate unsupported at the ends, working pressure causes bending stresses which can lead to failure.
Constant voltage power supplies are recommended but constant current may also be used.
3/32 (2.4)
80-100
1/8 (3.2)
90-165
5/32 (4.0)
140-220
3/16 (4.8)
175-260
1/4 (6.4)
210-325
Table 2 lists typical parameters for the Lincore Open Arc Electrodes. Individual electrode sheets contain precise information relative to procedure and deposition rates. Small diameter Lincore semiautomatic electrodes can be used on vertical surfaces by depositing a stringer bead along the bottom of the area to be surfaced. A copper chill bar may be necessary to support this bead. Subsequent beads are deposited along the previous bead top surface until the area to be surfaced is covered. Lincore semiautomatic electrodes are designed for optimum operator appeal and require no external shielding. It is possible to use these electrodes with Lincolnweld 801 flux for a further reduction in smoke and spatter.
2.7-3.8 (1.2-1.7)
3.7-5.0 (1.7-2.3)
4.9-6.9 (2.2-3.1)
There is an optimum current for every application. Use the above listed guide to find the best setting for a particular Wearshield electrode and application.
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Temperature Control
The temperature of the work should be kept below 700F (370C) for easy slag removal and control of spilling. In addition to depositing small beads and using air jets or internal water cooling (when practical), temperature can be controlled by depositing a stringer bead.
Electrode Size
WFS in/min m/min Amps Volts ESO Inches (mm) Deposition Rate Lb/Hr (kg/hr) Melt-Off Rate Lb/Hr (kg/hr)
Table 6
Girth Diameter In (mm)
3-18 (76-457) 18-36 (457-914) 36-48 (914-1219) 48-72 (1219-1828) over 72 (1824)
Diameter In (mm)
3/32 (2.4) 1/8 (3.2) 5/32 (4.0)
Approx. (Amps)
375 500 650
Volts
26 27 28
The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing this type of information is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many variables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtained in applying this type of information. These variables include, but are not limited to, welding procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design, fabrication methods and service requirements.
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Overlap
The amount one bead overlaps the adjacent bead affects both admixture of base metal into weld metal greater overlap reduces admixture and appearance of the finished weld. Control overlap by adjusting the amount of longitudinal travel with each revolution. Longitudinal travel is accomplished either by spiraling the bead or indexing the welding head across the work after each complete revolution (stepover). Unless a lathe with a slow screw feed mechanism or a very low speed travel carriage is available, the stepover method is recommended.
Overlap
Welding Currents & Voltages
Diameter in. (mm) 3-6 (76-152) 6-12 (76-304) 12-18 (304-457) over 18 (457)
Current 250-350 amps (1) 300-400 amps 350-500 amps Standard hardfacing procedures (single electrode or twin arc).
(1)
For automatic stepover, mount a limit switch that is operated by a cam type trip on the rotating fixture. Connect the limit switch into the travel carriage motor circuit so the motor runs when the switch is operated. The distance moved is controlled by the size of the cam and speed of the travel motor. A time delay can be used in place of the cam. Slag must be removed before each bead makes a complete revolution.
Lincolnweld 801
Certain fluxes, described as neutral with regard to mild steel and low alloy steel joining, are not neutral when used with Lincore hardfacing electrodes. Some fluxes can remove considerable carbon and/or chromium, and produce weld metal of less than optimum composition and wear resistance. If in doubt, ask! Call your Lincoln Representative or The Lincoln Electric Weld Technology Department, in Cleveland, Ohio at (216) 383-4760.
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Steel Group
Steel Designation
1015 1020 1030 1040 1080 1330 1335 1340 1345 1345H 4027H 4032H 4037H 4042H 4047H 4118 4130 4135 4145 4145H 4340 4615 4620 4720H 4820H
Carbon
.13-.18 .18-.23 .28-.34 .37-.44 .75-.88 .28-.33 .33-.38 .38-.43 .43-.48 .42-.49 .24-.30 .29-.35 .34-.41 .39-.46 .44-.51 .17-.23 .27-.34 .32-.39 .41-.49 .42-.49 .38-.43 .18-.18 .17-.22 .17-.23 .17-.23
Steel Group
Steel Designation
5015 5046 5115 5145 5160 11-14% Mn 302 309 310 347 A36 A131 Gr.B A284 Gr.C A678 Gr.B (c) A131-H.S. A242 Type 2 A441 A588 Gr.B A633 Gr.E A514 Gr.F (c) A514 Gr.H (c) A514 Gr.Q (c) A515 Gr.70 A516 Gr.70
Carbon
.12-.17 .43-.48 .13-.18 .43-.48 .56-.64 .5-1.3 .15 Max. .20 Max. .25 Max. .08 Max. .27 Max. .21 Max. .29 Max. .20 Max. .18 Max. .20 Max. .22 Max. .20 Max. .22 Max. .10-.21 .12-.21 .14-.21 .35 Max. .30 Max.
Carbon Steels
AISI-SAE
Chromium Steels
AISI-SAE
Manganese Steels
AISI-SAE
Austenitic Manganese And Chrome-Ni. Steels (b) Carbon Steel Plate Structural Quality High Strength Low Alloy Steels Structural Quality Alloy And Pressure Vessel Quality Steels
ASTM
Preheat only to remove chill from base metal 250 200 250 200 350 200 200 300 250 350 300 550 300 250 (121) (93) (121) (93) (177) (93) (93) (149) (121) (177) (149) (288) (149) (121)
Molybdenum Steels
AISI-SAE
ASTM
ASTM
AISI-SAE
ASTM
AISI-SAE
(a)
These suggested preheats are recommended when Low Hydrogen processes are used on base metals that are 4" thick. Lower preheats could be used on thinner material while higher preheats would be necessary on thicker materials. When using non-Low Hydrogen processes increase suggested preheats by 300F (149C). The steels shown on the chart are only partially representative of the steels used in the manufacture of earth moving and other machinery. A Preheat Calculator available from The Lincoln Electric Co. makes it possible to figure suggested preheats for other steels based upon the chemistry of the steel and the thickness of the parts to be surfaced.
(b)
It is sometimes advisable to preheat large, thick 11 to 14% Manganese parts prior to welding. Use a maximum of 200F. preheat. (Do not exceed 500F (260C) interpass temperature). Check base metal with magnet. 11 to 14% Manganese and the ASTM 300 series of chrome-nickel steels are NOT magnetic. Q & T Steels
(c)
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Vantage 300
Request Bulletin E6.206
Ranger 305D
Request Bulletin E6.118
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