My original question was (Which filler rod to use for welding 304 stainless to mild steel?) but I think there needs to be a spot for noobs and pros to chime in on what they like to use for specific applications.
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Which filler Rod for what application?
My original question was (Which filler rod to use for welding 304 stainless to mild steel?) but I think there needs to be a spot for noobs and pros to chime in on what they like to use for specific applications.
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For stainless steel filler rod selection, check out the filler rod selection chart on page 10 of the stainless steel welding manual (published on a stainless steel industry trade group's web site) here:
http://www.ssina.com/download_a_file/weldingbook.pdf
(Quick answer: 309L is great for joining mild steel to stainless. 309 is known as a good filler rod for welding "dissimilar" ferrous metals).
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For aluminum filler rod selection, check out this chart from Alcotec, a manufacturer of aluminum filler rod:
http://www.alcotec.com/us/en/support...on_Chart-2.pdf
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312 also works, but 309L is probably the best choice. I usually use 312 for odd ball jobs involving alloy steels and high carbon steels. It makes one hell of a strong weld.
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