316L .023 - 2 LB Spool - 4" Spool
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Washington Alloy Stainless 316L GMAW
Washington Alloy 316L stainless MIG wire setup guidance and spool options.
MIG (GMAW)
Washington Alloy
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Process Notes
316L is similar to USA 316 but contains an average .02% carbon producing a weld deposit with excellent resistance against intergranular corrosion caused by carbide precipitation. USA 316L is used for welding AISI types 316L, 318, and 319L that may be exposed to organic and inorganic acids.
TYPICAL CHEMISTRY : Carbon 0.03 Manganese 2.5
Nickel 14 Chromium 20
Silicon 0.65 Molybdenum 3.0
Copper 0.75 Phosphorus 0.03
Sulfur 0.03
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 ER316L ASME SFA 5.9 ER316L |
| Wire Size | Wire Speed (IPM) | Amps | Volts | Stick out | Trimix Flow (CFH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .023 | 180-400 | 30-85 | 14-19 | 3/8-1/2" | 20-25 |
| .030 | 150-350 | 45-125 | 15-20 | 3/8-1/2" | 20-25 |
| .035 | 120-330 | 60-150 | 16-22 | 3/8-1/2" | 20-30 |
| .045 | 100-280 | 90-210 | 17-22 | 3/8-1/2" | 25-30 |
Spray Transfer Setup
Power: DCEP Spray Arc Shielding gas: 98% Argon / 2% Oxygen | SPECIFICATIONS: ANSI/AWS A5.9 ER316L ASME SFA 5.9 ER316L |
| Wire Size | Wire Speed (IPM) | Amps | Volts | Stick out | 98/2 Flow (CFH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .030 | 280-600 | 160-220 | 24-28 | 3/8-1/2" | 25-35 |
| .035 | 250-470 | 170-295 | 23-29 | 1/2-3/4" | 25-35 | |
| .045 | 200-385 | 195-360 | 24-30 | 1/2-3/4" | 30-35 |
| 1/16 | 110-200 | 210-380 | 25-31 | 1/2-3/4" | 35-40 |
316L .023 Solid Wire
316L .023 - 11 LB Spool - 8" Spool
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316L .023 - 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool
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316L .030 - 2 LB Spool - 4" Spool
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316L .030 - 11 LB Spool - 8" Spool
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316L .030 - 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool
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316L .035 - 2 LB Spool - 4" Spool
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316L .035 - 11 LB Spool - 8" Spool
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316L .035 - 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool
Amazon link: Needs verification.316L .045 Solid Wire
316L .045 - 2 LB Spool - 4" Spool
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316L .045 - 11 LB Spool - 8" Spool
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316L .045 - 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool
Amazon link: Needs verification.316L 1/16 Solid Wire
316L 1/16 - 2 LB Spool - 4" Spool
316L 1/16 - 11 LB Spool - 8" Spool
316L 1/16 - 33 LB Spool - 12" Spool
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