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This articles cover in depth information about the Welding of 304 (18-8 Stainless Steel) Stainless Steel. Before we go to welding part, let us first get the important information about 304 steel. AISI 304 (18-8 Stainless Steel) stainless steel is the most common form of stainless steel used for welding constructions 

There is a wide variety of rods available to a welder, but in general, a stick electrode has a coated metal core. However, they differ in the type of core metal and coating/flux types and are designed to provide different strengths and performance in various welding positions. 

Mild steel welding electrodes are used to join two metals together1. They support high-temperature welding arcs, resulting in a stronger bond1. Mild steel electrodes are usually coated with high-quality

Hardfacing Electrode for Resistance against High Abrasion and Moderate Impact with 550BHN hardness

Typical Applications

• Shear blades
• Tamping tools
• Crane wheel
• Ingot tongs
• Forming dies
• Cutting tools
• Pug mill screws
• Pulverizer hammers

Features

• Rutile coated electrode
• Air hardenable deposit
• Non machinable
• Resistant to spalling and cracking
• Resistance against high stress abrasion and friction
• Can withstand moderate impact
• Recommended buffer layer of Tenalloy-16 on hard base materials

The most important applications for TIG welding are pipeline and pipe welding. It is, however, used in many industries, such as aviation and aerospace and sheet metal industries when welding particularly thin materials and special materials such as titanium.

Seamless steel tube construction for better arc characteristics.No flux dropping in the weld pool during welding. Complete electrode deposition without electrode overheating.