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ATOM ARC 7018-1

Atom Arc 7018-1 is an all-position low hydrogen iron powder electrode that displays exceptional impacts at low temperatures in both the as-welded and stress-relieved conditions. Smooth metal transfer keeps spatter to a minimum, and the complete slag coverage is designed for easy removal.

Features

Atom Arc 7018-1 is an all-position, low hydrogen electrode that provides exceptional impact toughness at low service temperatures. Atom Arc 7018-1 provides smooth metal transfer, minimal spatter, and easy slag removal. Atom Arc 7018-1 is used to join a wide variety of carbon and low alloy steels. It is also an excellent choice for welding higher strength steels if undermatching welds are specified.

Atom Arc 7018-1
  • Industry
  • Automotive
  • Rail Road Car
  • Mobile Machinery
  • Civil Construction
  • General Fabrication
  • Welding Process
  • SMAW (Stick)

Classifications

  • Classifications/Approvals

    • D.N.V.- 3Y(H10)
    • A.B.S.-3,3Y(H10)/A5.1; E7018-1
    • L.R.- 3m,3Ym(H10)
    • CERTIFIED BY C.W.B.- CSA W48
    • ASME SFA 5.1

Properties

Typical Properties
As Welded  
Yield Strength 69 ksi, 475 MPa
Tensile Strength 81 ksi, 565 MPa
Elongation in 2" 30 %
Reduction in Area 72 %
Stress Relieved 8 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC)  
Yield Strength 60 ksi, 415 MPa
Tensile Strength 74 ksi, 510 MPa
Reduction in Area 72 %
Elongation in 2" 33 %
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties  
Testing Temperature -50ºF (-46ºC)  
As Welded 104 ft.-lbs., 141 J
Stress Relieved 8 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 165 ft.-lbs., 224 J
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis  
C 0.04 %
Mn 1.3 %
Si 0.3 %
P 0.014 %
S 0.015 %

SAW

Accessories

Depositions

Deposition Table
Diameter Optimal Amperage Range Amperage Deposition Rate Efficiency
3/32 in, 2.4 mm 90 A 70 - 100 1.7 lbs./hr., 0.8 kg./hr. 66.3 %
1/8 in, 3.2 mm 120 A 90 - 160 2.6 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. 71.6 %
140 A 90 - 160 2.7 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. 70.9 %
5/32 in, 4.0 mm 140 A 130 - 220 3.1 lbs./hr., 1.4 kg./hr. 75 %
170 A 130 - 220 3.8 lbs./hr., 1.7 kg./hr. 73.5 %
3/16 in, 4.8 mm 200 A 200 - 300 4.9 lbs./hr., 2.2 kg./hr. 76.4 %
250 A 200 - 300 5.4 lbs./hr., 2.4 kg./hr. 74.6 %
7/32 in, 5.6 mm 250 A 250 - 350 6.5 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. 75 %
300 A 250 - 350 7.2 lbs./hr., 3.3 kg./hr. 74 %
1/4 in, 6.4 mm 300 A 300 - 400 7.7 lbs./hr., 3.5 kg./hr. 78 %
350 A 300 - 400 8.7 lbs./hr., 3.9 kg./hr. 77 %

Extra Info

Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018-1 to prevent underbead cracking. Preheat should be used with hardenable steels to prevent the formation of hard heat-affected zones and eliminate tendencies toward quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be required in welding heavy sections.