Description
To provide practical quidelines on the selection of steel welding wire, ten (10) ‘do’s and don’ts’ have been provided by Gerald D. Uttrachi, manager of welding market development for the Linde Div. of Union Carbide. A brief history of products dominating the welding market, inclusive of stick electrodes, and flux-cored wire along with welding wire is presented. The carbon content and composition of welding grades are discussed.