Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
For hard surfacing and resurfacing high speed tool steels where a durable, wear-resistant cutting edge is required.
Features
- Deposit Hardness 64 RC
- Excellent For High Speed Tool Steels
- Air Hardens After Welding
- Excellent Resistance To Friction
- Maintains A Durable Cutting Edge
- Marked By Pink Tip For Easy Identification
Quick Specs
- Diameters: .035" (0.9mm), .045" (1.2mm), 1/16" (1.6mm)
- Use DCEN (DC Straight Polarity) with Argon shielding gas
- Clean base metal thoroughly; establish arc on a copper starting block
- Apply medium heat; avoid color change in base metal
Applications
- Pierce, blank and trim dies, broaches, knives and shears
- Precision rebuilding of cutting edges on high speed tool steel components
Download Spec Sheet (PDF)