GEN 316 Overview
GEN 316 is mainly used for welding molybdenum‐bearing stainless steel, such 316, 318 and 319. The presence of molybdenum provides improved resistance to pitting by corrosive liquids.
Composición química de AWS (típica)
| %C | %Cr | %Ni | %Mo | %Mn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 max 0.043 |
18.0 – 20.0 18.35 |
11.0 – 14.0 11.3 |
2.0 – 3.0 2.11 |
1.0 – 2.5 1.76 |
| %Si | %P | %S | %Cu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30 – 0.65 0.42 |
0.03 max 0.025 |
0.03 max 0.003 |
0.75 max 0.060 |
Propiedades mecánicas típicas del metal de soldadura
| Fuerza de Tensión | 88,000 psi | 606 MPa |
| Límite elástico | 58,000 psi | 400 MPa |
| Alargamiento | 40 % |
Typical Welding Parameters
| Proceso | Diameter | Voltage | Amperage | Gas/Flux |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIG (GTAW) | 1/16” (1.6 mm) | 14 – 17 | 90 – 130 | 100% Ar |
| 3/32” (2.4 mm) | 15 – 20 | 125 – 175 | 100% Ar | |
| MIG (GMAW) | .035” (0.9 mm) | 29 – 33 | 160 – 180 | |
| .045” (1.1 mm) | 29 – 33 | 180 – 220 | 98% Ar – 2% O2 | |
| .063” (1.6 mm) | 29 – 33 | 210 – 250 | ||
| Sub Arc (SAW) | .093” (2.4 mm) | 29 – 32 | 300 – 350 | |
| .125” (3.2 mm) | 29 – 32 | 400 – 550 | ||
| .156” (4.0 mm) | 29 – 32 | 500 – 650 |