Pit and blow hole resistant flux-cored wire for gas-shielded arc welding of galvanized steel sheet
US6414269B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K35/368
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses a pit and blow hole resistant flux-cored wire for gas-shielded arc welding of a galvanized steel sheet. Here, an amount of flux ranges from 10 to 20% by weight of the wire, and an amount of a mild steel sheath ranges from 80 to 90% by weight of the wire. The flux comprising iron powder, deoxidizer and arc stabilizer in a residual amount is filled in the mild steel sheath. In detail, the flux contains a slag generation agent in an amount of 2 to 15% by weight of the wire, silicon oxide in an amount of 1.0 to 10 wt %, a component containing at least two components containing metal titanium, selected from the group consisting of metal titanium, metal magnesium and alloy mixtures thereof in an amount of 0.4 to 3 wt %, and one of sodium fluoride and potassium fluoride in an amount of 0.1 to 1 wt %. Accordingly, even when a plated layer is thick, it is possible to minimize generation of pits and blow holes in the welding. Moreover, generation of fumes and spatters can be controlled, which results in improved weldability. As a result, the pit and blow hole resistant flux-cored wire can be efficiently used for a consecutive or automated welding process.
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