Nov 1, 2011
Welding AL-6XN is a very similar process to welding other stainless steels, but there is one very important exception. This alloy requires an additional alloy to be consumed in the weld. The following video outlines these and other instructions for welding AL-6XN successfully.
Oct 18, 2011
“Purging” is the process of removing air that contains oxygen. Welding is a high-temperature process, so it is very important to keep oxygen and any other gases away from hot metal. We do this to avoid any kind of...
Mar 23, 2011
For any project requiring alloy equipment, the best thing to do is look at the experience and expertise with the alloy. The first requirement for a fabricator should at a minimum be ASME Section VIII Div 1 certified for the manufacture of pressure vessels, even for equipment not requiring pressure service.
Sep 17, 2010
Unexpected or premature failure of chemical process equipment constitutes a serious hazard in terms of personnel, plant, and environmental safety. By weakening reliability, such failures also adversely affect productivity and profitability. Modern experience in chemical plants has been that failures due to environmental cracking are among the most serious of such problems, making up about 20 to 30% of all corrosion failures. The purpose of this article is to discuss in simple terms some of the pertinent information.
Aug 13, 2010
Question: Which welding filler wire should we use when TIG welding AL-6XN tubing and fittings? Answer: Use C-22 weld insert rings. Do not attempt to apply filler wire manually. What’s the difference between filler wire and insert rings? Why does it matter? Literature from Allegheny Ludlum recommends using filler wire. As stated on...
Jul 16, 2010
True or False: I don’t need to buy weld insert rings with AL-6XN tubing and fittings. I can make field welds that look fine without using weld rings. I hope you answered “False.” Although AL-6XN can be field welded without using filler material, it’s risky business to put those welds into corrosive service.
