MIG (GMAW) Process Guidance

Washington Alloy Stainless 310 GMAW

Washington Alloy 310 stainless MIG wire setup guidance and spool options.

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Washington Alloy Stainless 310 GMAW

Process Notes

310 is used for welding types AISI 310, 304 clad stainless steel, ferritic and martensitic chromium steels, and for stainless steel overlay work on mild and carbon steels. 310 welding wire produces weld deposits of high strength and high resistance to scalling at elevated temperatures.

TYPICAL CHEMISTRY : Carbon 0.14 Manganese 1.80

Nickel 21.10 Chromium 27.00

Silicon 0.50

Short-Circuit Setup

Power: DCEP Short Circuit Shielding gas: Tri-mix gas = 90%He+7.5%Ar+2.5%CO2 | SPECIFICATIONS: ANSI/AWS A5.9 ER310 ASME SFA 5.9 ER310 |

Wire SizeWire Speed (IPM)AmpsVoltsStick outTrimix Flow (CFH)
.023180-40030-8514-193/8-1/2"20-25
.030150-35045-12515-203/8-1/2"20-25
.035120-33060-15016-223/8-1/2"20-30
.045100-28090-21017-223/8-1/2"25-30

Spray Transfer Setup

Power: DCEP Spray Arc Shielding gas: 98% Argon / 2% Oxygen | SPECIFICATIONS: ANSI/AWS A5.9 ER310 ASME SFA 5.9 ER310 |

Wire SizeWire Speed (IPM)AmpsVoltsStick out98/2 Flow (CFH)
.030280-600160-22024-283/8-1/2"25-35
.035250-470170-29523-291/2-3/4"25-35 |
.045200-385195-36024-301/2-3/4"30-35
1/16110-200210-38025-311/2-3/4"35-40

310 .035 Solid Wire

310 .035 Solid Wire package option

310 .035 - 2 LB Spool - 4" Spool

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310 .035 Solid Wire package option

310 .035 - 11 LB Spool - 8" Spool

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310 .035 Solid Wire package option

310 .035 - 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool

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310 .045 Solid Wire

310 .045 Solid Wire package option

310 .045 - 2 LB Spool - 4" Spool

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310 .045 Solid Wire package option

310 .045 - 11 LB Spool - 8" Spool

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310 .045 Solid Wire package option

310 .045 - 11 LB Spool - 12" Spool

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310 1/16 Solid Wire

310 1/16 Solid Wire package option

310 1/16 - 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool

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Source and Monetization Notes

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MIG Quick Shop Tip

Shop tip: check drive-roll tension, liner condition, and contact-tip size before replacing the whole gun. Many feed problems start with setup or a wear item.

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