Welding Rod For 17 4 Stainless. The joint is strong and resistant to cracking on use. Rod By js55 Date 04-14-2009 2012 ER630 is the common choice for 17-4 PH.
Welding Rod 26 Diameter Search Diameter Based on search filters. If a filler metal is required a 17-4PH type welding rod should be used to provide welds with base-metal properties. Welding 17-4 stainless to 17-4 stainless.
When the heated steel meets the atmosphere oxidation occurs with atmospheric air.
Welding actually may soften a zone in these metals. WELDING OF STAINLESS STEELS 10 INTRODUCTION Stainless steels are defined as iron base alloys which contain at least 105 chromium. The heavier the stainless steel youre welding the bigger the diameter of your rod should be. Austenitics specifically 308 have been used but will not have the tensile strength and will not have the PH response to heat treatment.