Tag: filler metal
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ER316L vs ER316LSi TIG Filler: What the Extra Silicon Changes
Compare ER316L and ER316LSi TIG filler for 316-family stainless, including silicon, wetting behavior, AWS classification, and WPS/service checks.
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ER70S-2 vs. ER70S-6 for TIG: Choose by Chemistry, Not the Last Digit
Compare the deoxidizer systems, read TIG-specific gas and test data, and use WSP’s exact ER70S-2 and ER70S-6 lookup pages before choosing filler rod.
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ERNiCu-7 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ERNiCu-7 TIG / GTAW filler metal is used as a starting point for nickel-copper alloy work, including Monel-type applications. The label tells you the filler family, but it does not confirm the…
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ERNiCrMo-3 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ERNiCrMo-3 TIG / GTAW filler metal is used on nickel-chromium-molybdenum applications where corrosion resistance and alloy matching matter. It is commonly discussed for Alloy 625-type work and corrosion-resistant overlays, but it should…
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ERNiCr-3 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ERNiCr-3 TIG / GTAW filler metal is used as a starting point for nickel-chromium filler selection on Alloy 600-type base metals and some dissimilar high-temperature joints. It is not a substitute for…
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ER5556 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ER5556 TIG / GTAW filler metal is used as a support option when the application calls for a higher-strength aluminum weld deposit in the 5xxx family. The main point is simple: this…
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ER5183 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ER5183 is a TIG/GTAW aluminum filler metal used in higher-strength 5xxx work. Treat the filler metal listing as a starting point only. Before ordering or welding, confirm the WPS, code requirements, base…
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ER630 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ER630 TIG / GTAW filler metal is commonly treated as a starting point for matching 17-4 PH precipitation-hardening stainless steel in gas tungsten arc welding. That is the right place to begin,…
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ER2209 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ER2209 TIG / GTAW filler metal is a common starting point for duplex stainless work, especially when the base material is 2205 duplex stainless. It is not a substitute for the welding…
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ER430 TIG / GTAW Filler Metal: Filler Metal Finder Notes
ER430 TIG / GTAW filler metal is a ferritic stainless filler option used for compatible 430-family stainless applications. Treat it as a starting point only. Before ordering rod or striking an arc,…