Westbrook HF-415 Hardfacing Electrode - 4.0mm Dia. - 6kg Pack

Classification: DIN 8555 : E6-UM-60-S

Rutile-basic coated general purpose hardfacing electrode for applications subject to impact, compression and abrasive wear.

For hard surfacing on components made of carbon steel, cast steel and Manganese steel. The deposit is tough-hard and crack resistant.

Recovery of the electrode approx. 120%.

Applications

Hardfacing of block presses, crusher jaws, wheel rims, rollers, caterpillar tracks, ploughshares, running surfaces, cutting edges etc.

All weld metal Hardness

~ 58HRC

Additional Information

• Redrying, if necessary, 2h/300°C.
• Hold electrode almost vertically with a short arc.
• On materials sensitive to cracks a buffer-layer with 18/8Mn [AS-300] is recommended.
• Low alloyed, high carbon tool steels etc. should be preheated to 200 – 400°C, depending on their composition and thickness.
• Slow cooling in still air after surfacing.

Welding Positions

• 1G (Flat Position)
• 2F (Horizontal Fillet Position)
• 2G (Horizontal Groove Position)

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