Industries - Recommended Materials

Pressure Vessels

Heat resistant steel that includes Chromium (Cr) and Molybdenum (Mo) is used in order to guarantee strength and toughness in the pressure vessels used in the synthesis of various chemicals in a high temperature, high pressure environment and in power generation etc. The same composition is required in welding materials, and we have developed various such materials to meet the characteristics of each steel material and demand.


Welding Consumables for Pressure Vessels

Steel type Welding
Method
Welding
Consumables
ASME/AWS Polarity Flux grain size
(mesh)
diameter(mmø)
1.25Cr-0.5Mo steel

ASTM A387 Gr.11
Cl.1 & Cl.2
SAW
(Flux/Wire)
PF-200/US-511N SFA/A 5.23
F8P2-EG-B2
AC Flux:10×48
3.2, 4.0
SMAW CM-A96MB SFA/A 5.5
E8016-B2
AC 2.6, 3.2
4.0, 5.0
GTAW TG-S1CM SFA/A 5.28
ER80S-G
DCEN 1.2, 1.6
2.0, 2.4
2.25Cr-1Mo steel

ASTM A387 Gr.22
Cl.1 & Cl.2
SAW
(Flux/Wire)
PF-200/US-521S SFA/A 5.23
F9P2-EG-B3
AC Flux:10×48
3.2, 4.0
SMAW CM-A106N SFA/A 5.5
E9016-B3
AC 2.6, 3.2
4.0, 5.0
GTAW TG-S2CM SFA/A 5.28
ER90S-G
DCEN 1.2, 1.6
2.0, 2.4
2.25Cr-1Mo-V steel

ASTM A387 Gr_22V
SAW
(Flux/Wire)
PF-500/US-521H SFA/A 5.23 F9P2-EG-G AC Flux:10×48
3.2, 4.0
SMAW CM-A106H SFA/A 5.5 E9016-G AC 3.2, 4.0
5.0
GTAW TG-S2CMH SFA/A 5.28 ER90S-G DCEN 1.2, 1.6
2.0, 2.4
Example of chemical composition of weld metal(mass%)
Welding consumables C Si Mn P S Cr Mo Nb V
PF-200/US-511N 0.09 0.10 0.74 0.006 0.005 1.43 0.54
CM-A96MB 0.06 0.51 0.74 0.007 0.003 1.30 0.54
TG-S1CM 0.06 0.45 0.98 0.007 0.006 1.22 0.54
PF-200/US-521S 0.11 0.10 0.85 0.006 0.005 2.34 1.04
CM-A106N 0.11 0.33 0.81 0.005 0.002 2.28 0.98
TG-S2CM 0.09 0.32 0.71 0.007 0.006 2.26 1.04
PF-500/US-521H 0.08 0.13 1.16 0.004 0.004 2.53 1.03 0.015 0.35
CM-A106H 0.08 0.31 1.18 0.004 0.002 2.42 1.01 0.017 0.29
TG-S2CMH 0.10 0.14 0.42 0.005 0.006 2.30 1.04 0.034 0.28
Example of mechanical properties of weld metal
Welding consumables PWHT 0.2%Y.S.
MPa
T.S.
MPa
El.
%
vE
J
PF-200/US-511N 690 ℃×4hr 480 605 29 120(-18℃)
CM-A96MB 690 ℃×1hr 490 590 30 180(-18℃)
TG-S1CM 690 ℃×1hr 540 630 28 270(0℃)
PF-200/US-521S 690 ℃×8hr 470 610 27 150(-29℃)
CM-A106N 690 ℃×8hr 510 650 28 125(-40℃)
TG-S2CM 690 ℃×1hr 610 720 28 250(0℃)
PF-500/US-521H 705 ℃×7hr 620 710 26 120(-18℃)
CM-A106H 705 ℃×7hr 610 710 23 150(-18℃)
TG-S2CMH 705℃×7hr 623 718 22 240(-18℃)

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Off-shore Structures

Various offshore structures are constructed at underwater oilfields to match the environment and the depth of the development. A strength and toughness suited to the ocean environment is necessary, and a high strength and excellent low temperature toughness are required in the structural steel and welding materials used.


Types of offshore structures and their working water depth


Welding Consumables for Off-shore structures

For Shielded Metal Arc Welding(SMAW)
Tensile strength(MPa) ≧490 ≧520 ≧550 ≧610 ≧670 ≧770
Yield strength(MPa) ≧350 ≧400 ≧420 ≧500 ≧550 ≧690
Absorbed energy(J) ≧35 ≧40 ≧42 ≧50 ≧55 ≧69
Service
temperature
(℃)
-20 LB-52
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]

LB-52A
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]

LB-52-18
(AC/DCEP)
[AW]
LB-57
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]
LB-62UL
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]

LB-62
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]

LB-62U
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]
LB-106
(AC/DCEP)
[AW]
LB-116
(AC/DCEP)
[AW]

LB-80UL
(AC)
[AW]
-40 LB-7018-1
(DCEP)
[AW]

LB-52U
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]
NB-1SJ
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]

LB-52NS
(AC)
[AW]
NB-1SJ
(AC)
[AW/SR]

LB-62L
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]
LB-62L
(AC)
[AW/SR]

LB-65L
(DCEP)
[AW/SR]

LB-67L
(DCEP)
[AW/SR]
LB-70L
(DCEP)
[AW]
LB-88LT
(AC)
[AW]

LB-80L
(DCEP)
[AW]
-60 NB-1SJ
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]

LB-52NS
(AC/DCEP)
[AW/SR]
LB-Y75
(AC)
[AW]

※ SR:AC only

For Shielded Metal Arc Welding(SAW)
Tensile strength(MPa) ≧490 ≧520 ≧550 ≧610 ≧670 ≧770
Yield strength(MPa) ≧350 ≧400 ≧420 ≧500 ≧550 ≧690
Absorbed energy(J) ≧35 ≧40 ≧42 ≧50 ≧55 ≧69
Service
temperature
(℃)
-20   MF-38/US-49A
(AC)
[AW/SR]
MF-38/
US-40
(AC)
[AW]
PF-H80AK/
US-255
(AC)
[AW]

PF-H80AS/
US-255
(DCEP)
[AW]
PF-H80AS/
US-80LT
(DCEP)
[AW]

PF-H80AK/
US-80LT
(AC)
[AW]
-40 PF-H55AS/
US-36J
(DCEP)
[AW/SR]

PF-H55LT/
US-36
(DCEP)
[AW/SR]
PF-H55S/US-49A
(AC)
[AW/SR]
PF-H55S/US-49A
(AC)
[AW/SR]

PF-H80AK/US-56B
(DCEP)
[AW]
PF-H55S/
US-40
(AC)
[AW]

PF-H80AK/
US-56B
(AC/DCEP)
[AW]
-60 PF-H55AS/US-36J
(DCEP)
[AW]

PF-H55LT/US-36
(AC)
[AW]

PF-H55LT/US-36J
(AC)
[AW/SR]
PF-H55LT/US-36J
(AC)
[AW]
PF-H80AK/
US-56B
(AC)
[AW/SR]

PF-H55S/
US-2N
(AC)
[AW/SR]

PF-H62AS/
US-2N
(DCEP)
[AW]
PF-H80AK/
US-255
(AC)
[AW]
For Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) [Polarity:DCEP]
Tensile strength(MPa) ≧490 ≧520 ≧550 ≧610 ≧670 ≧770
Yield strength(MPa) ≧350 ≧400 ≧420 ≧500 ≧550 ≧690
Absorbed energy(J) ≧35 ≧40 ≧42 ≧50 ≧55 ≧69
Service
temperature
(℃)
-20 DW-50
(100%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A50
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

MG-S50
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW/SR]
DW-55L
(100%CO2)
[AW]

MG-T1NS
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A81Ni1
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A62LSR
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW/SR]
DW-A65L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

MG-T1NS
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
MG-S70
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
MG-S80
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
-30 DW-55E
(100%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A55E
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A55ESR
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW/SR]
-40 DW-67E
(CO2)
[AW]
DW-A80L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
-50 DW-50LSR
(100%CO2)
[AW/SR]
DW-55LSR
(100%CO2)
[AW/SR]

DW-A55L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A55LSR
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW/SR]

MG-S50LT
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

MX-A55T
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
DW-A81Ni1
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
DW-62L
(100%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A62L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

DW-S62L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A62LSR
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
- MG-S88A
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

MX-A80L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
-60 DW-55L
(100%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A55L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

MG-S50LT
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW/SR]

MX-A55T
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
DW-55LSR
(100%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A55L
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

DW-A55LSR
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]

MX-A55T
(Ar+20%CO2)
[AW]
For Gas tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) [Polarity:DCEN,Shielding gas:Ar]
Tensile strength(MPa) ≧490 ≧520 ≧550 ≧610 ≧670 ≧770
Yield strength(MPa) ≧350 ≧400 ≧420 ≧500 ≧550 ≧690
Absorbed energy(J) ≧35 ≧40 ≧42 ≧50 ≧55 ≧69
Service
temperature
(℃)
-20 TG-S50
[AW/SR]

TG-S51T
[AW/SR]
TG-S62
[AW/SR]

TG-S60A
[AW/SR]
TG-S80AM
[AW/SR]
-40 TG-S1MT
[AW]

TG-S1N
[AW]
TG-S60A
[AW/SR]
-60

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LNG Storage Tanks

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is widely used as a fuel with a low environmental impact. 9% nickel steel, which has good toughness at very low temperatures, is used in the steel tanks that liquefy and store LNG. A ratio of 9% nickel, equivalent to that of steel material, does not satisfy the requirements made of the welding material, for which a material containing almost 70% nickel is used.


Welding Consumables for LNG Storage Tanks

Steel type Welding
Method
Welding
Consumables
ASME/AWS Polarity Flux grain size(mesh)
diameter(mmø)
Example of
application
section
9%Ni steel

JIS G3127
SL9N590

ASTM A533
Type 1
SAW
(Flux/Wire)
PF-N4/
US-709S
SFA/A 5.14
ERNiMo-8
(US-709S)
DCEP Flux:12×65
2.4
Side plate
(Horizontal)
SMAW Ni-C70S SFA/A 5.11
ERNiCrFe-9
AC 3.2, 4.0, 5.0 Side plate
(Vertical, Horizontal)
Bottom plate
Ni-C1S SFA/A 5.11
ERNiMo-8
Tack and
Repair welding
GTAW TG-S709S SFA/A 5.14
ERNiMo-8
DCEN 1.2, 1.6
2.0, 2.4
Side plate, Bottom
plate, Tack and
Repair welding, etc.
FCAW DW-N709SP SFA/A 5.34
ENiMo13T1-1,1-4
DCEP 1.2 Roof, Jig, etc
Side plate(Vertial),
etc,Bottom plate
Mild steel

JIS G3106
SM490
ASTM A36
SMAW LB-52A SFA/A 5.1
E7016
AC/
DCEP
2.6, 3.2, 4.0
5.0, 6.0
Outer tank
GTAW TG-S50 SFA/A 5.18
ER70S-G
DCEP 1.2, 1.6, 2.0
2.4, 3.2
Outer tank
304type
stainless steel

JIS G4304
SUS304L

ASTM A167
Type 304L
SMAW NC-38LT SFA/A 5.4
E308L-16
AC/
DCEP
2.6, 3.2, 4.0 Pipe
GTAW TG-S308L SFA/A 5.9
ER308L
DCEP 1.0, 1.2, 1.6
2.0, 2.4, 3.2
Pipe
FCAW DW-308LP SFA/A 5.22
E308LT1-1/4
DCEN 1.2 Pipe
Example of chemical composition of weld metal(mass%)
Welding consumables C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Mo Fe Nb W
PF-N4/US-709S 0.02 0.61 0.30 0.002 0.001 67.1 1.8 18.6 8.3 2.9
NI-C70S ※ 0.09 0.23 2.20 0.003 0.002 65.0 16.5 4.9 9.8 1.2 0.6
NI-C1S ※ 0.03 0.49 0.30 0.003 0.002 68.6 1.9 18.6 6.8 2.9
TG-S709S 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.002 0.001 70.4 2.0 19.0 5.5 3.0
DW-N709SP 0.02 0.21 2.75 0.003 0.002 62.1 6.9 17.6 7.7
LB-52A ※ 0.08 0.57 1.12 0.012 0.005
TG-S50 0.09 0.73 1.35 0.009 0.010
NC-38LT ※ 0.03 0.38 2.12 0.022 0.002 10.9 18.4
TG-S308L 0.02 0.48 1.98 0.023 0.003 9.7 19.9
DW-308LP 0.03 0.71 1.18 0.023 0.009 9.5 20.4
Example of mechanical properties of weld metal
Welding consumables 0.2%Y.S.
MPa
T.S.
MPa
EI.
%
vE-196℃
J
PF-N4/US-709S 435 716 48 88
NI-C70S ※ 450 710 41 67
NI-C1S ※ 440 730 48 83
TG-S709S 460 730 47 160
DW-N709SP 450 710 46 90
LB-52A ※ 500 580 31 230(0℃)
TG-S50 480 580 31 180(-30℃)
NC-38LT ※ 370 540 51 51
TG-S308L 420 590 45 78
DW-308LP 420 630 40 35

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Ship Building

The majority of goods traded in intercontinental commerce are transported by sea. The ships used in marine transport are impacted by weather conditions and can be exposed to dynamic stress due to high winds and waves. Whilst size is restricted by passages such as the Suez Canal and the Panama Canal, the loading capacity of ships continues to increase and excellent design and materials are employed to provide a strength and toughness that ensures safe shipping. Various high-efficiency construction methods that use the most welding material in proportion to the quantity of steel are employed to reduce the construction period.


Welding Consumables for Shipbuilding

7 6 4 3 5 1 2

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Sub-Assembly Flat panel/butt Flat Both side SAW US-36/ PF-H55E Automatic

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Sub-Assembly Stiffener/Fillet Horizontal GMAW MX-200
DW-200
MX-200E
DW-200
Single arc
DW-200 for legth length 8 to 10mm

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Longi./Fillet Horizontal GMAW MX-200
MX-200H
MX-200HS
MX-200E
MX-200H
MX-200HS
MX-200H:Twin tandem one pool
MX-200HS:TRIFARC

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Panel plate/butt Flat One side SAW US-36/ PF-I55E/ PF-I50R
US-36/ PF-I55E/ RF-1
(FCB/RF)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Slot trans./Fillet Horizontal Vertical GMAW DW-100V DW-55E Robotic

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Inner double hull/Fillet Horizontal Vertical GMAW DW-Z100 DW-55E Semi-automatic

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Bilge shell/butt Flat One side SAW US-36/ PF-I52E/ RR-2/ FA-B1 (FAB)
One side GMAW DW-Z100/ FB-B3 DW-55E FB-B3 Semi-automatic
9 9 6 7 5 3 4 8 2 1

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Bottom shell/Butt Flat One side GMAW DW-Z100/ FB-B3 DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Tank top (Long.)/Butt Flat One side SAW US-36/ PF-I52E/ RR-2/ FA-B1 (FAB)
One side GMAW MG-50D/ FB-B3 Automatic(MAG)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Tank top (Trans.)/Butt Flat One side GMAW
+ SAW
DW-Z100/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
DW-55E/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
Semi-automatic
+Automatic

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Side shell/Butt Vertical Electrogas DW-S43G/ KL-4, DW-S1LG/ KL-4 Automatic(SEGARC)
DW-100V DW-55E Semi-automatic

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Top side tank/Butt Flat One side GMAW DW-Z100/ FB-B3 DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Bilge hopper/Butt Horizontal
Vertical
One side GWAW DW-Z100/ FB-B3
DW-100V/ FB-B3
DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Upper deck/Butt Flat One side GMAW
+ SAW
DW-Z100/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
DW-55E/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
(FAB)
Automatic(MAG)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Tank top/Fillet Horizontal GMAW MX-200 MX-200E Simple mechanical

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Long./Fillet Flat Vertical One side GMAW DW-Z100/ FB-B3 DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic

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TRIFARC Method(High Speed Triple Tandem One Pool Method)& RF™ Process

High Speed Triple Method

RF Process

RF Process

Typical welding process and consumable in assembly

(1)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Sub-Assembly Flat panel/butt Flat Both side SAW US-36/ PF-H55E Automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in assembly

(2)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Sub-Assembly Stiffener/Fillet Horizontal GMAW MX-200
DW-200
MX-200E
DW-200
Single arc
DW-200 for legth length 8 to 10mm
Typical welding process and consumable in assembly

(3)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Longi./Fillet Horizontal GMAW MX-200
MX-200H
MX-200HS
MX-200E
MX-200H
MX-200HS
MX-200H:Twin tandem one pool
MX-200HS:TRIFARC
Typical welding process and consumable in assembly

(4)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Panel plate/butt Flat One side SAW US-36/ PF-I55E/ PF-I50R
US-36/ PF-I55E/ RF-1
(FCB/RF)
Typical welding process and consumable in assembly

(5)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Slot trans./Fillet Horizontal Vertical GMAW DW-100V DW-55E Robotic
Typical welding process and consumable in assembly

(6)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Inner double hull/Fillet Horizontal Vertical GMAW DW-100 DW-55E Semi-automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in assembly

(7)

Production Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding process Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Assembly Bilge shell/butt Flat One side SAW US-36/ PF-I52E/ RR-2/ FA-B1 (FAB)
One side GMAW DW-100/ FB-B3 DW-55E FB-B3 Semi-automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

(1)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Bottom shell/Butt Flat One side GMAW DW-100/ FB-B3 DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

(2)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Tank top (Long.)/Butt Flat One side SAW US-36/ PF-I52E/ RR-2/ FA-B1 (FAB)
One side GMAW MG-50D/ FB-B3 Automatic(MAG)
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

(3)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Tank top (Trans.)/Butt Flat One side GMAW
+ SAW
DW-100/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
DW-55E/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
Semi-automatic
+Automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

(4)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Side shell/Butt Vertical Electrogas DW-S43G/ KL-4, DW-S1LG/ KL-4 Automatic(SEGARC)
DW-100V DW-55E Semi-automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

(5)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Top side tank/Butt Flat One side GMAW DW-100/ FB-B3 DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

(6)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Bilge hopper/Butt Horizontal
Vertical
One side GWAW DW-100/ FB-B3
DW-100V/ FB-B3
DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

(7)

Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Upper deck/Butt Flat One side GMAW
+ SAW
DW-100/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
DW-55E/ FB-B3
+US-36/ PF-H55E
(FAB)
Automatic(MAG)
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

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Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Tank top/Fillet Horizontal GMAW MX-200 MX-200E Simple mechanical
Typical welding process and consumable in erection (Bulk Carrier)

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Type of members
and joints
Welding
position
Welding
process
Typical welding consumables Remarks.
D grade E grade
Long./Fillet Flat Vertical One side GMAW DW-100/ FB-B3 DW-55E/ FB-B3 Semi-automatic

Automobile

The development of lightweight, fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles that do not use fossil fuels and the outfitting of an EV infrastructure are progressing. Whilst the usage ratio of steel material is decreasing, a reduction in weight by increased strength and improvement of fatigue strength is being explored.

Welding Consumables for Automobile

Example of typical automobile assembly that the arc welding is applied.

・Frame ・Lower arm ・Axle beam ・Axle housing ・torque converter

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Carbon steel
2.3~4.0mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 1.2mm
MAG
Pulsed-MAG
SE-A50, MIX-50
SE-A50S
MIX-50FS

・Impact beam ・Bumper

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand Wire dia.
Carbon steel sheet and pipe
1.4~2.3mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 1.2mm
MAG
Pulsed-MAG
SE-50T, MIX-50

・Suspension member

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Carbon steel
1.6~2.6mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 1.2mm
MAG
Pulsed-MAG
SE-A50, MIX-50
MIX-50FS
Galvanized steel
1.6~2.6mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-1Z
MX-100Z
1.2mm
Pulsed-MAG SE-A1TS, MIX-1TS
MIX-1Z
Anti-corrosion steel 1.6~2.6mm Pulsed-MAG SE-A1TS, MIX-1TS

・Instrument panel reinforcement ・Sheet frame

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Carbon steel
0.8~1.6mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 0.8~1.0mm
MAG SE-A50, MIX-50
MAG
+Variable
porarity power
souce
MG-1SP 1.2mm

・Exhaust musffler ・Exhaust manifold

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Stainless steel
0.8~2mm
MAG MX-A430(Ferritic) 1.2mm
Pulsed-MIG MG-S308(Austenitic)
MG-S309(Austenitic)
1.2mm

・Radiator panel ・Alminum wheel

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Aluminum alloy TIG A-403BY 1.2mm
MIG A-4040WY 1.2mm
MIG A-4043WY, A-5356WY 1.2mm
MIG A-5356WY 1.2mm
MIG A-5183WY, A-5356WY 1.2mm

※click automobile parts for more information

Viscosity of molten weld metal

Classification of welding wire for Ar+CO2 mixed gas by the viscosity of molten weld metal
Surface type large ← Viscosity → Lower
Cu-coated MIX-1TS MIX-50 MIX-50FS
SE(non-Cu) SE-A1TS SE-A50 SE-A50FS
Recommned Galvanized steel, Downhill General purpose Flat, horizontal

New concept wires

FAMILIARC MIX-1TR: Solid wire to improve electroposition coating property

・It provides the weld with improved electroposition coating properties with the existing equipment.
・Undercut is not likely to occur at the toe of the welded bead even in the welding of sheets with gaps.
・Bead configuration is not likely to become convex even in highspeed welding.
・Stable welding with little spatter is possible by selecting optimum welding parameters.

Wire Before electrodeposition coating After electrodeposition coating
[F] MIX-1TR
Conv.wire (Conventional wire)
Steel sheet: SPGH440 Shielding gas: 80%Ar+bal.CO2 Arc voltage: 24 V
Thickness: 2.3 mm Wire feeding speed: 6.7 m/min Travel speed: 800 mm/min

Fig: Bead appearance comparison before and after electrodeposition coating between MIX-1TR and a conventional solid wire

New concept wires that have excellent bead appearance, shape, paint-ability

For more information, click here for Technical Highlight Vol. 12, 28 & 31.
Vol.12: Advanced MAG and MIG Welding Wires : Meeting Car Manufacturing Requirements for Fast and Efficient Welding
Vol.28: Solid wires for thin steel sheets:TRUSTARC MG-S120T for ultra-high tensile strength and,FAMILIARC MG-1T(F) for wire feeding control
Vol.31: FAMILIARC MIX-1TR: the solid wire for GMAW to improve electrodeposition coating property

Example of recommended wires to automobile assemblies

・Frame ・Lower arm ・Axle beam ・Axle housing ・torque converter

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Carbon steel
2.3~4.0mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 1.2mm
MAG
Pulsed-MAG
SE-A50, MIX-50
SE-A50S
MIX-50FS
Example of recommended wires to automobile assemblies

・Impact beam ・Bumper

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand Wire dia.
Carbon steel sheet and pipe
1.4~2.3mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 1.2mm
MAG
Pulsed-MAG
SE-50T, MIX-50
Example of recommended wires to automobile assemblies

・Suspension member

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Carbon steel
1.6~2.6mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 1.2mm
MAG
Pulsed-MAG
SE-A50, MIX-50
MIX-50FS
Galvanized steel
1.6~2.6mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-1Z
MX-100Z
1.2mm
Pulsed-MAG SE-A1TS, MIX-1TS
MIX-1Z
Anti-corrosion steel 1.6~2.6mm Pulsed-MAG SE-A1TS, MIX-1TS
Example of recommended wires to automobile assemblies

・Instrument panel reinforcement ・Sheet frame

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Carbon steel
0.8~1.6mm
CO2 SE-50T, MG-50T, MG-51T 0.8~1.0mm
MAG SE-A50, MIX-50
MAG
+Variable
porarity power
souce
MG-1SP 1.2mm
Example of recommended wires to automobile assemblies

・Exhaust musffler ・Exhaust manifold

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Stainless steel
0.8~2mm
MAG MX-A430(Ferritic) 1.2mm
Pulsed-MIG MG-S308(Austenitic)
MG-S309(Austenitic)
1.2mm
Example of recommended wires to automobile assemblies

・Radiator panel ・Alminum wheel

Type of steel and thickness Welding method Recommened brand wire dia.
Aluminum alloy TIG A-403BY 1.2mm
MIG A-4040WY 1.2mm
MIG A-4043WY, A-5356WY 1.2mm
MIG A-5356WY 1.2mm
MIG A-5183WY, A-5356WY 1.2mm

Bridges

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Building Structure

In earthquake-prone Japan, large-scale buildings are constructed using a steel frame in order to minimize human injuries due to collapse of buildings. The manufacture of components such as pillars and beams is carried out continuously through day and night in factories primarily using welding robot systems, whilst assembly welding is performed locally by welding operators.

Example of applications


Welding Consumables for Building Structures

Combination of steel class and welding consumables
Steel1) Strength class1) Welding method JIS classification Brand name of
welding consumable
Carbon
steel
400,490MPa GMAW2) CO2 semi-auto Z3312 YGW11 MG-50
CO2 robot Z3312 YGW11 MG-50R
Ar+CO2 robot Z3312 YGW15 MG-50R
400,490MPa
520,550MPa
CO2 semi-auto Z3312 YGW18 MG-56
CO2 robot MG-56R(N)
Ar+CO2 robot Z3312 YGW19 MIX-55R
400,490,520MPa Sub-merged arc (SAW) Z3313 S502-H US-36L / PF-I53ES
High
tensile
steel
570,590MPa GMAW2) CO2 Z3312 G59JA1UC3M1T MG-60
Ar+CO2 Z3312 G59JA1UMCM1T MG-S63B
Sub-merged arc (SAW) Z3313 S502-H US-49 / PF-I55ES
690MPa GMAW2) CO2 Z3312 G69A2UCN2M4T MG-70
780MPa CO2 Z3312 G78A2UCN4M4T MG-80
Fire
-resistant
steel
400MPa GMAW2) CO2 Z3312 G43A0UC11 MG-400FR
400,490,520MPa GMAW2) CO2 Z3312 G49A0UC3M1T MG-490FR
Sub-merged arc (SAW) Z3183 S502-H US-400LFR / PF-I53ES

※2):Solid wire (Flux-cored wires is prepared elsewhere,too)

Example of steel for building structure
Kind, class JIS and the sign name of steel of the object
400MPa SN400,SM400,SS400,STKN400,STKR400
BCP235,BCR295
490MPa SN490,SM490,TMC325,STKN490,STKR490
BCP325,BCP325T
520MPa SM520,TMC355
550MPa TMC385
570MPa SM570
590MPa SA440
Fire-resistant SM400-FR,SM490-FR,SM520-FR

Solid wires suitable for building structure welding robots


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