Submerged Arc Welding

Submerged Arc Welding

SAW Flux / Filler Metal Compositions

F7A2-EM12K
F indicates flux
70-95 ksi UTS, 58 ksi minimum yield strength, 22% elongation A - as welded; P - postweld heat treated 2 - minimum impact properties of 20 ft-lbs @ 20F

E indicates electrode (EC - composite electrode)

M - medium manganese per AWS Specifications 12 - 0.12% nominal carbon content in electrode K - produced from a heat of aluminum killed steel

Submerged Arc Welding

Advantages
High deposition rates No arc flash or glare Minimal smoke and fumes Flux and wire added separately - extra dimension of control Easily automated Joints can be prepared with narrow grooves Can be used to weld carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels, chromiummolybdenum steels, nickel base alloys

Submerged Arc Welding

Limitations
Flux obstructs view of joint during welding Flux is subject to contamination porosity Normally not suitable for thin material Restricted to the flat position for grooves - flat and horizontal for fillets Slag removal required Flux handling equipment