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Stick welding Stainless steel - DaveH - 03-19-2015
Can 304 or 316 SS be stick welded - Is one easier than the other?
Is it difficult to do?
DaveH
RE: Stick welding Stainless steel - doubleboost - 03-19-2015
Stainless is great to stick weld
RE: Stick welding Stainless steel - f350ca - 03-19-2015
I've only stick welded 316 Dave but it was like spreading butter. Nicest met I ever welded. Tig is the same.
RE: Stick welding Stainless steel - DaveH - 03-19-2015
Thanks John, Greg.
I'm going to look to see how much some stainless steel flat bar 30 x 3mm is.
DaveH
RE: Stick welding Stainless steel - DaveH - 03-20-2015
Found some stainless steel flat bar 30 x 3mm it's 304 they don't stock 316 flat bar.
I assume 304 welds the same as 316 is that a reasonable assumption?
What sort of welding rods do I need. Can I just ask for some welding rods for 304.?
DaveH
RE: Stick welding Stainless steel - Ozwelder - 03-20-2015
Hi,
316 will weld 304 stainless stock quite ok
Given that your end application is suitable for your 304 - no problems.
Its only when you have immersion in seawater or something corrossive that you will get corrosion at the weld bead interface . If its just outside use it will be ok .
RE: Stick welding Stainless steel - DaveH - 03-20-2015
Thanks Oz,
At the moment I am one mile above sea-level however with global warming I'm hoping I will be next to the sea soon.
DaveH