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Silicon-bronze TIG (GTAW) welding alloy is used to weld similar composition base metals of steel and cast iron to copper, brass and bronze. Frequently used to "braze-weld" coated sheet steels. It can also be used to weld on galvanized steels. Conforms to AWS A5.7.

Features

  • Brass or copper base metals may require some pre-heat depending on copper content and thickness
  • Marked with model number on each end for easy identification after use
  • Used to weld galvanized steels
  • All position welding
  • Silicon bronze base metals generally do not require pre-heat
  • Silicon bronze alloy for welding base metals of steels and cast iron to copper, brass and bronze
  • Frequently used for TIG (GTAW) "braze-weld" of coated sheet steels
  • Use 100% Argon for shielding gas
  • Recommended Amperage (GTAW DC): 70-500 A
  • Recommended Amperage (GTAW AC): 70-485 A
  • Recommended Voltage (GMAW MIG): 21-30 V
  • Recommended Wire Feed Speed (GMAW MIG): 150-500 ipm
  • Recommended Argon Flow (GMAW MIG): 25-40 cfh
  • Wire Diameter: 1/16 in, 3/32 in, 1/8 in, 3/16 in, 1/4 in
  • Weight: 1.02 lbs
  • Material: Silicon Bronze Alloy
  • Tensile Strength: 50,000 psi min
  • Brinell Hardness: 80-100 HB (500 kg load)
  • Solidus Temperature: 1780 F (971 C)
  • Liquidus Temperature: 1880 F (1027 C)
  • Compliance: AWS A5.7, ASME SFA-5.7 ERCuSi-A
  • Application: Weld steels, cast iron to copper, brass, bronze, galvanized steels
  • Nominal Composition: Silicon 2.8-4.0%, Copper remainder, Manganese 1.5%, Tin 1.0%, Lead 0.02%, Zinc 1.0%, Iron 0.50%, Aluminum 0.01%, Others 0.50%
  • Welding Type: TIG (GTAW)
  • Shielding Gas: 100% Argon

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