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Diameters / Packaging

Diameters
 33 lb (15 kg) Steel Spool
0.035 in (0.9 mm) MG55035667
0.045 in (1.1 mm) MG55045667

Techalloy® 55

MIG (GMAW)

CLASSIFICATIONS:
Similar to AWS A5.15 : ENiFe-CI

TECHALLOY® 55 is designed to be similar to ENiFe-C I and is used for welding of cast irons to other cast irons as well as for joining cast irons to mild steels readily used for the repair of castings.

Diameter

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  • 0.035 in (0.9 mm)
  • 0.045 in (1.1 mm)

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  • 33 lb (15 kg) Steel Spool
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DETAILS

TECHALLOY® 55 is ideal for a preheat and inter-pass temperature of not less than 350°F (175°C) is required during welding on cast iron to minimize the potential for cracks.

Features

  • The welds are moderately hard and require carbide tipped tools for machining
  • A preheat and inter-pass temperature of not less than 350°F (175°C) is required during welding on cast iron to minimize the potential for cracks
  • Q2 Lot® - certificates showing actual wire composition available online

Typical Applications

  • Used for welding of cast irons to other cast irons as well as for joining cast irons to mild steels
  • Readily used for the repair of castings
  • Readily used for the repair of castings

Welding Positions

  • All

Shielding Gas

  • MIG 75% Ar / 25% He

Disclaimers

Warning -

Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Service Information

BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page

See test result disclaimer

WIRE COMPOSITION

Classification %C %Cu %Mn %S %Si %Al %Fe %Ni+Co
Typical Result 0.03 0.1 0.7 0.002 0.1 0.1 44.5 54.0

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter Shielding Gas Polarity Voltage
volts 		Approx. Current
amps
0.9 mm (0.035 in) 75% Ar / 25% He DC+ 26-29 150-190
1.1 mm (0.045 in) 75% Ar / 25% He DC+ 28-32 180-220