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Flux cored arc welding electrode

US5369244A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1992
Grant dateNov 29, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K35/3616
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flux cored arc welding electrode of the type used with external shielding gas wherein the electrode comprises an outer ferrous sheath and a particulate fill material comprising an acidic flux system and alloying agents with the fill material including an arc stabilizer, titanium dioxide, calcium fluoride, an alloying system of 0-4.0 percent by weight of electrode selected from the class consisting of aluminum, silicon, titanium, carbon and manganese. Iron powder controls the percentage of the fill of the electrode and 0.2-1.0 percent by weight of electrode is polytetrafluoroethylene powder.

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