Description
Class: E7018
AWS: A5.1
Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.1 ASME SFA A5.1
Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc Electrodes
| AWS Chemical Composition Requirements | |
| C = 0.15 max | Ni = 0.30 max |
| Mn = 1.60 max | Cr = 0.20 max |
| Si = 0.75 max | Mo = 0.30 max |
| P = 0.035 max | V = 0.08 max |
| S = 0.035 max | |
Note: *Combined elements of Mn + Ni + Cr + Mo + V the limits shall not exceed a combined total of 1.75.*
Application
E7018 is a basic electrode designed to improve deposition rate and bead appearance for welding mild and low alloyed steels under conditions of high restraint.
| Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical) | ||
| C = 0.07 | Mn = 0.87* | Si = 0.61 |
| P = 0.015 | S = 0.011 | Ni = 0.02* |
| Cr = 0.03* | Mo = 0.01* | V = 0.01* |
| Deposited All Weld Metal Properties % (Typical) As Welded | |
| Tensile Strength | 82,670 psi |
| Yield Strength | 69,610 psi |
| Elongation in 2″ | 30% |
| Recommended Welding Parameters | |
| Diameter | Amperage |
| 3/32″ | 80 – 110 |
| 1/8″ | 100 – 150 |
| 5/32″ | 130 – 200 |
Current (AC or DCEP)
Typical applications include pipe welding, single sided weld joints, highly restrained joints, maintenance applications, buffer layer prior to hard surfacing build-up, structural steel and sub zero temperature applications.
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