DETAILS
BLUE MAX® MIG 312 Wire design applications should be limited to 800°F (420°C) Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online. Typical wire composition. See test results disclaimer.
Features
- The weld deposits exhibit high tensile strength and offer some resistance to abrasion
- Applications should be limited to 800°F (420°C)
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online
Typical Applications
- Tool steels
- Hard to weld steels
- Cast and wrought alloys
- Dissimilar metals
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- 98% Ar / 2% O₂
Disclaimers
Service Information
Documentation
BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) FOR THIS PRODUCT AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE PRODUCT CONTAINER. SDS Search page
See test result disclaimer
CONFORMANCE
| CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | AWS A5.9 | ER312 |
| CWB | CSA W48 | ER312 |
WIRE COMPOSITION
| Classification | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Nb | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (Delong ©) | Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER312 Requirement | 0.15 max. | 28.0 - 32.0 | 0.75 max. | 1.0 - 2.5 | 0.75 max. | 8.0 - 10.5 | 0.03 max. | 0.03 max. | 0.30 - 0.65 | ||||
| Typical Result | 0.10-0.12 | 30.4-31.4 | 0.02-0.15 | 1.8 | 0.03-0.21 | 0.05-0.06 | 0.01 max. | 9.0-10.1 | 0.02 | 0.003 max. | 0.36-0.43 | 46 | 70-74 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
| Diameter | Shielding Gas |
Voltage
volts |
Approx. Current
amps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.045 in (1.1 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 28-32 | 180-250 |
| 1/16 in (1.6 mm) | 98% Ar / 2% O2 | 29-33 | 200-280 |