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