Atom Arc 8018-B6 B6 is designed to weld 5% Cr -0.5% Mo creep resisting steels such as ASTM A387 Grade 5, A213-T5 and A335-P5. These steels are normally used in pressure vessels and piping for high temperature service.
Atom Arc 8018-B6 is designed to weld 5% Cr -0.5% Mo creep resisting steels such as ASTM A387 Grade 5, A213-T5 and A335-P5. These steels are normally used in pressure vessels and piping for high temperature service.

| Stress Relieved 1 hr. @ 1375ºF (746ºC) | |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 86 ksi, 593 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 101 ksi, 695 MPa |
| Elongation | 22% in 2" |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | .09 % |
| Mn | 0.08 % |
| Si | 0.6 % |
| P | 0.015 % |
| S | 0.01 % |
| Cr | 5.25 % |
| Mo | 0.54 % |
| Part No. | Model / Product Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 255197808 | AA 8018-B6 3/32X14X10#HS | 662303054380 |
| 255197816 | AA 8018-B6 1/8X14X10#HS | 662303054397 |
| 255197824 | AA 8018-B6 5/32X14X10#HS | 662303054403 |
| 255197832 | AA 8018-B6 3/16X14X10#HS | 662303054410 |
| 255197840 | AA 8018-B6 1/8X14X10#HS XF | 662303081102 |
| 255197857 | AA 8018-B6 3/16X14X10#HS XF | 662303081126 |
| 255197865 | AA 8018-B6 3/32X14X10#HS XF | 662303081096 |
| 255197873 | AA 8018-B6 5/32X14X10#HS XF | 662303081119 |
| 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 % |
| 120 A | 90-160 | 2.6 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. | 71.6 % | |
| 1/8 in, 3.2 mm | 140 A | 90-160 | 2.7 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. | 70.9 % |
| 130-220 | 3.1 lbs./hr., 1.4 kg./hr. | 75 % | ||
| 5/32 in, 4.0 mm | 170 A | 130-220 | 3.8 lbs./hr., 1.7 kg./hr. | 73.5 % |
| 200 A | 200-300 | 4.9 lbs./hr., 2.2 kg./hr. | 76.4 % | |
| 3/16 in, 4.8 mm | 250 A | 200-300 | 5.4 lbs./hr., 2.4 kg./hr. | 74.6 % |
| 250-350 | 6.5 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. | 75 % | ||
| 7/32 in, 5.6 mm | 300 A | 250-350 | 7.2 lbs./hr., 3.3 kg./hr. | 74 % |
| 300-400 | 7.7 lbs./hr., 3.5 kg./hr. | 78 % | ||
| 1/4 in, 6.4 mm | 350 A | 300-400 | 8.7 lbs./hr., 3.9 kg./hr. | 77 % |
The recommended preheat temperature for 5CrMo steels is 400-500ºF depending on thickness. Post weld heat treatment is generally required.
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