3 Hardsurfacing
Covered Electrodes Wear-Arc
3 IP AC/DCEP (Electrode
Positive) Electrode
Imprint Marking: 3 IP Buildup
Alloy Carbon Steels,
Low Alloy Steels, Abrasion-Resistant Steels Description:
Wear-Arc 3 IP weld metal provides excellent
resistance to wear caused by heavy impact and compressive
loads, and is most
suitable as a base alloy for hardsurfacing overlays.
Wear-Arc 3 IP should be used where
maximum machinability of a surface deposit is desired and as the final
overlay. The ductility and compressive
strength of Wear-Arc 3 IP weld metal is adequate for the wear
problem of many applications. Typical
applications are: steel mill wobblers and coupling boxes, bearing
journals, steel mill roll necks and
ends, forging hammer dies, and all carbon steel parts requiring buildup
prior to hardsurfacing.
Procedure: Wear-Arc
3 IP has superior welding characteristics in all positions. Because of the iron
powder in the coating,
higher current settings may be used than with conventional electrodes.
Area Covered per Pound, 1/8" (3.2 mm)
Depth— 24-25
in.2 (155-161 cm2)
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