Filler Metal by Welding Job

Start with the job when you do not know the AWS classification yet. These pages route common customer searches into the AWS filler-metal library and Amazon AWS-grade searches.

8 common job paths AWS starting points Verify before welding

Choose the Welding Job

Job lookup 304 stainless TIG

Start here when the job is TIG welding 304 or 304L stainless and you need the common AWS filler-metal path.

Job lookup stainless to mild steel

Use this path for common stainless-to-carbon-steel dissimilar-metal searches before choosing MIG, TIG, or Stick form.

Job lookup 6061 aluminum

Compare the common 4xxx and 5xxx aluminum filler families for 6061 and many 6xxx aluminum jobs.

Job lookup cast iron repair

Use this page to start cast iron repair searches with nickel-family stick electrodes and related TIG/nickel paths.

Job lookup hardfacing

Start hardfacing searches by wear mode, then compare the AWS hardfacing and surfacing pages already in the library.

Job lookup E7018 stick

Use this path for common low-hydrogen stick electrode searches around E7018, E7018-1, and E7018-AC.

Job lookup ER70S-6 MIG

Start here for the common solid MIG wire search path for mild steel fabrication and repair.

Job lookup flux-core no gas

Use this path for self-shielded flux-core searches, especially common E71T-11 and E71T-GS wire families.

Already Know the AWS Grade?

Use Alloy Support when you already have the AWS classification and only need the grade page, brand paths, or Amazon search links by diameter.

Search by AWS Grade Use Find My Filler Metal

Use note: AWS classifications are used here as practical lookup keys. Always verify the current AWS specification, manufacturer data sheet, WPS, code requirements, base metal grade, shielding gas or current type, diameter, and package size before purchasing or welding.