Equipment
Midas H12 Arc Rod
Built for the professional shop.
From $104.59
30+Years in the field
Real SupportFrom actual welders
Pro-OnlyCommercial & industrial
Overview
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
For hard surfacing and resurfacing hot and cold working tool steels across a wide operating temperature range.
Features
- Deposit Hardness 59 RC
- Excellent For Hot and Cold Working Tool Steels
- Oil, Air or Water Hardening
- Good Resistance To Abrasion and Shock
- Wide Operating Temperature Range
Quick Specs
- Diameters: 3/32" (70A), 1/8" (95A)
- Use AC or DCEP (±20% of recommended settings)
- Apply medium heat with stringer beads; avoid color change in base metal
- Peen or preheat to 500°F (260°C) on larger parts before welding
- Use Brutus A as a cushion/buffer layer on thin sections
Applications
- Hot forging dies, header dies, punches and shear blades
- Rebuilding hot and cold working tool steel components
Specs and pricing shown are preliminary and subject to confirmation. Contact ZILA to verify current specs before ordering.