DW-308L / E308LT0-1/4
DW-309L / E309LT0-1/4
DW-316L / E316LT0-1/4
• Excellent performance in flat and horizontal position with either 75%Ar-25%CO2 gas mixture or 100%CO2.
• Easy slag removal greatly reduces the cleaning time after welding.
• Due to less spattering and small spatter size, adhesion of spatter to the base metal is almost eliminated
Conform to AWS, ASME and CWB classification
0.045” and 1/16” with 28Lbs spool are available
Typical chemistry of weld metal (0.045” Dia. 100%CO2)
Alloy C Si Mn Cr Ni Mo FN DW-308L 0.03 0.54 1.45 19.39 9.91 - 9.2
DW-309L 0.03 0.51 1.23 23.95 12.66 - 19.2
DW-316L 0.03 0.49 1.35 18.94 12.02 2.21 7.1
FN=Ferrite Number by WRC Diagram (1992)
Typical mechanical property of weld metal (0.045” Dia. 100%CO2)
Alloy 0.2%P.S (psi) T.S (psi) Elongation (%) DW-308L 61,132 78,898 42
DW-309L 60,907 81,218 34
DW-316L 57,521 81,800 37
Test method: AWS A5.22, welding parameter: 200A-28V (0.045”)
【Bead appearance】 DW-308L 0.045”
200A-27V
75%Ar-25%CO2
Recommended welding parameters and deposition rate
Wire size (in.) | Wire feeding speed (in./min) | Current (A) | Voltage (V) | Deposition rate (lbs/hr) |
0.045 | 210 | 130 | 24-26 | 5.0 |
275 | 155 | 25-27 | 6.0 |
330 | 175 | 26-28 | 6.8 |
380 | 190 | 27-29 | 8.0 |
440 | 210 | 28-30 | 9.5 |
540 | 230 | 28-31 | 10.6 |
610 | 250 | 30-33 | 12.0 |
1/16 | 160 | 190 | 28-30 | 6.5 |
195 | 210 | 29-31 | 8.0 |
220 | 230 | 29-31 | 8.5 |
250 | 260 | 31-33 | 9.5 |
280 | 270 | 31-33 | 11.0 |
320 | 300 | 31-34 | 12.0 |
350 | 320 | 32-35 | 13.5 |
Tables shown are approximate values that will vary depending on welding conditions(WESO, Cable length etc.). Voltages shown are for 100%CO2 shielding gas. For 75%Ar-25%CO2 use two volts less than shown.
*DC-Electrode positive **Arc voltage is measured at wire feeder.