The document is a catalog from American Filler Metals that provides information on their welding alloy products. It lists various bare wire and coated electrode products for joining different bronze and copper alloys. For each product it provides the alloy classification, description of intended uses and applications, recommended joint designs and heat treatment, as well as chemical composition and mechanical property requirements.
The document is a catalog from American Filler Metals that provides information on their welding alloy products. It lists various bare wire and coated electrode products for joining different bronze and copper alloys. For each product it provides the alloy classification, description of intended uses and applications, recommended joint designs and heat treatment, as well as chemical composition and mechanical property requirements.
The document is a catalog from American Filler Metals that provides information on their welding alloy products. It lists various bare wire and coated electrode products for joining different bronze and copper alloys. For each product it provides the alloy classification, description of intended uses and applications, recommended joint designs and heat treatment, as well as chemical composition and mechanical property requirements.
The document is a catalog from American Filler Metals that provides information on their welding alloy products. It lists various bare wire and coated electrode products for joining different bronze and copper alloys. For each product it provides the alloy classification, description of intended uses and applications, recommended joint designs and heat treatment, as well as chemical composition and mechanical property requirements.
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Description: AFM Phosphorous Bronze C electrodes are used to join phosphor bronzes of similar compositions. It is also useful for joining brasses and, in some cases, for welding them to cast iron and carbon steel. The higher tin content in AFM Phosphorous Bronze C results in weld metals of higher hardness, tensile and yield strength than in the Phosphorous Bronze A weld metal. The weld metals tend to flow sluggishly, requiring preheat and interpass temperatures of at least 400ºF (205ºC) on heavy sections. Postweld heat treatment may not be necessary, but it is desirable for maximum ductility, particularly if the weld metal is cold worked.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Zn Sn Mn Fe Si Bal. (a) 7.00 ~ 9.00 (a) 0.25 (a) Ni** P Al Pb Total Other (a) 0.05 ~ 0.35 0.01 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) **including cobalt (Co) a. These elements must be included in Total Other elements. All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Mechanical Property Requirements (Min.):
psi 40,000 Tensile Strength MPa 280 Elongation in. 4 x D 20 gage length, (%)
Standard Sizes: 3/32” 2.4 mm 5/32” 4.0 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 3/16” 4.8 mm
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AFM Aluminum Bronze A2
AWS/SFA A5.6 Class ECuAl-A2
Description: AFM Aluminum Bronze A2 is used for joining aluminum bronzes of similar composition, high strength copper-zinc alloys, silicon bronzes, manganese bronzes, some nickel alloys, many ferrous metals and alloys, and combinations of dissimilar metals. It is also suitable for surfacing wear- and corrosion-resistant bearing surfaces. It is used only in the flat position.
Applications: For butt joints, a 90 degree single V-groove is recommended for plate thicknesses up to and including 7/16 in. (11 mm), and a modified U- or double V-groove is recommended for the heavier plate thicknesses.
Preheat and interpass temperature should be as follows:
For iron-base materials, 200 to 300ºF (95 to 150ºC).
For bronzes, 300 to 400ºF (150 to 210ºC). For brasses, 500 to 600ºF (260 to 315ºC).
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Zn Sn Mn Fe Bal. (a) (a) (a) 0.50 ~ 5.00 Si Ni** Al Pb Total Other 1.50 (a) 6.50 ~ 9.00 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) **including cobalt (Co) a. These elements must be included in Total Other elements. All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Mechanical Property Requirements (Min.):
psi 60,000 Tensile Strength MPa 410 Elongation in. 4 x D 20 gage length, (%)
Standard Sizes: 3/32” 2.4 mm 5/32” 4.0 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 3/16” 4.8 mm S M D S
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AFM Deoxidized Copper
AWS/SFA A5.7 Class ERCu Description: AFM Deoxidized Copper is generally used for the welding of deoxidized and elecrolytic tough pitch copper. Reactions with hydrogen in oxygenfree copper, and the segregation of copper oxide in tough pitch copper may detract from joint efficiency. It can be used to weld these base metals when the highest quality is not required.
Applications: For thick base metals, gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is preferred. Conventional joint designs consistent with good welding practice are generally satisfactory. An external source of preheating generally is not needed when welding base metal 1/4” (6.4mm) and thinner in thickness. Preheating in the range of 400 to 1000ºF (205 to 540ºC) is desirable when welding base metal thicker than 1/4” (6.4mm) if high-quality welds are to be obtained.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Sn Mn Si 98.00 Min. 1.00 1.00 0.50 P Al Pb Total Other 0.15 0.01 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Hardness & Tensile Strength:
psi 25,000 Minimum Tensile Strength MPa 172 Brinell Hardness, Rockwell F 25 (average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: 0.035” 0.9 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 0.045” 1.2 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 1/16” 1.6 mm
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AFM Silicon Bronze
AWS/SFA A5.7 Class ERCuSi-A Description: AFM Silicon Bronze is a copper-base alloy containing approximately 3 percent of silicon, it may also contain small percentages of manganese, tin, or zinc. It is used for gas tungsten (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) of coppersilicon and copper-zinc base metals, to themselves and also to steel.
Applications: When gas metal arc welding (GMAW) with AFM Silicon Bronze, it is generally best to keep the weld pool small and the interpass temperature below 150ºF (65ºC) to minimize hot cracking. The use of narrow weld passes reduces contraction stresses and also permits faster cooling through the hot-short temperature range. When gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), best results are obtained by keeping the weld pool small. Preheating is not required. Welding can be done in all positions, but the flat position is preferred.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Zn Sn Mn Fe Bal. 1.00 1.00 1.50 0.50 Si Al Pb Total Other 2.80 ~ 4.00 0.01 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Hardness & Tensile Strength:
psi 50,000 Minimum Tensile Strength MPa 345 Brinell Hardness, 80 ~ 100 (average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: 0.023” 0.6 mm 1/16” 1.6 mm 0.030” 0.8 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 0.035” 0.9 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 0.045” 1.2 mm 5/32” 4.0 mm
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AFM Alum-Bronze A1 AWS/SFA A5.7 Class ERCuA1-A1 Description: AFM Aluminum Bronze A1is an iron-free aluminum bronze. It is recommended for use as a surfacing metal for wear-resistant surfaces having relatively light loads, for resistance to corrosive media such as salt or brackish water, and for resistance to many commonly used acids in varying concentrations and temperatures. It is not recommended for joining.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Zn Mn Si Bal. 0.20 0.50 0.10 Al Pb Total Other 6.00 ~ 8.50 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Hardness & Tensile Strength:
psi 55,000 Minimum Tensile Strength MPa 345 Brinell Hardness, 80 ~ 110 (average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: 0.035” 0.9 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 0.045” 1.2 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 1/16” 1.6 mm
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AFM Alum-Bronze A2 AWS/SFA A5.7 Class ERCuA1-A2 Description: AFM Aluminum Bronze A2 is an iron-bearing aluminum bronze and is generally used for joining alumi- num bronzes of similar composition, manganese, silicon bronzes, some copper-nickel alloys, ferrous metals and dissimilar metals. The most common dissimilar metal combinations are aluminum bronze to steel and copper to steel. It is used to provide wear- and corrosion-resistant surfaces. Chemical Composition Requirements (%): Cu* Zn Fe Si Bal. 0.02 1.50 0.10 Al Pb Total Other 8.50 ~ 11.00 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted. Hardness & Tensile Strength: psi 60,000 Minimum Tensile Strength MPa 414 Brinell Hardness (GTAW only) 130 ~ 150 (average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: 0.035” 0.9 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 0.045” 1.2 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 1/16” 1.6 mm
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AFM 40 AWS /SFA A5.7 ERCuNiMnAl Description: AFM 40 manganese-nickel-aluminum bronze filler metal used for joining and repairing of cast or wrought base metals of similar composition. This filler metal may also be used for surfacing applications where high resistance to corrosion, erosion, or cavitation is required.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Zn Mn Fe Pb Bal. 0.15 11.00 ~ 14.00 2.00 ~ 4.00 0.02 Al Si Ni** Total Other 7.00 ~ 8.50 0.10 1.50 ~ 3.00 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) **including Cobalt (Co) All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Hardness & Tensile Strength:
psi 75,000 Minimum Tensile Strength MPa 515 Brinell Hardness (GTAW only) 160 ~ 200 (average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: 0.035” 0.9 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 0.045” 1.2 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 1/16” 1.6 mm
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AFM 46 AWS/SFA A5.7 Class ERCuNiA1 Description: AFM 46 nickel-aluminum bronze is used for joining and repairing of cast or wrought nickel-aluminum bronze base metals.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Zn Mn Fe Si Bal. 0.10 0.60 ~ 3.50 3.00 ~ 5.00 0.10 Ni** Al Pb Total Other 4.00 ~ 5.50 8.50 ~ 9.50 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) **including Cobalt (Co) All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Hardness & Tensile Strength:
psi 72,000 Minimum Tensile Strength MPa 480 Brinell Hardness (GTAW only) 160 ~ 200 (average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: 0.035” 0.9 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 0.045” 1.2 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 1/16” 1.6 mm
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AFM Phos-Bronze A AWS/SFA A5.7 Class ERCuSn-A Description: AFM Phosphorous Bronze A contains about 5 % tin and up to 0.35 % phosphorous added as a deoxidizer. Tin increases wear resistance of the weld metal and slows the rate of solidification by broadening the temperature differential between the liquidus and solidus. This slower solidification increases the tendency to hot shortness. To minimize this effect, the weld pool should be kept small and welding time as short as possible. AFM Phosphorous Bronze A can be used to weld bronze and brass. It also can be used to weld copper if the presence of tin in the weld is not objectionable.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu* Sn P Bal. 4.00 ~ 6.00 0.10 ~ 0.35 Al Pb Total Other 0.01 0.02 0.50 *including Silver (Ag) All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Hardness & Tensile Strength:
psi 35,000 Minimum Tensile Strength MPa 240 Brinell Hardness (GTAW only) 70 ~ 85 (average value for an as-welded deposit)
Standard Sizes: 0.035” 0.9 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 0.045” 1.2 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 1/16” 1.6 mm 5/32” 4.0 mm
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AFM Low Fuming Bronze
AWS/SFA A5.8 RBCuZn-C Description: AFM Low Fuming Bronze is a brazing alloy used on steels, copper, copper alloys, nickel, nickel alloys, and stainless steel. It is used with the torch, furnace, and induction brazing processes. Fluxing is required, and a borax-boric acid flux is commonly used. Joint clearances from 0.002 to 0.005 in. (0.05 to 0.13 mm) are suitable.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu Zn Sn Fe Mn 56.00 ~ 60.00 Bal. 0.80 ~ 1.10 0.25 ~ 1.20 0.01 ~ 0.50 Pb (a) Al (a) Si Total Other 0.05 0.01 0.04 ~ 0.15 0.50 a. The total of these elements shall not exceed the value specified in Total Other. All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Standard Sizes: 1/16” 1.6 mm 3/16” 4.8 mm 3/32” 2.4 mm 1/4” 6.4 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 5/16” 8.0 mm 5/32” 4.0 mm 3/8” 9.5 mm
Also available in Flux Coated Bronze:
Standard Sizes: 3/32” 2.4 mm 5/32” 4.0 mm 1/8” 3.2 mm 3/16” 4.8 mm 10 Lb Tubes / 50 Lb Master Carton
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AFM Nickel Silver
AWS/SFA A5.8 Class RBCuZn-D Description: AFM Nickel Silver is a brazing filler metal primarily used for brazing tungsten carbide. It is also used with steel, nickel, and nickel alloys. It can be used with all brazing processes. It is unsuitable for furnace brazing in a protective atmosphere.
Chemical Composition Requirements (%):
Cu Zn Ni P 46.00 ~ 50.00 Bal. 9.00 ~ 11.00 0.25 Pb (a) Al (a) Si Total Other 0.05 0.01 0.04 ~ 0.25 0.50 a. The total of these elements shall not exceed the value specified in Total Other. All values are considered maximum, unless otherwise noted.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon
