EASYARGTM ID7O1 8
General Applications
o Made especially for welding carbon and low alloy steel.
. Capable x-ray quality and excellent mechanical properties.
o To resist cracking in medium to high carbon steels, hot short
cracking in phosphorus bearing steels, and porosity in sulfur
bearing steels. However, x-ray quality and mechanical proper-
ties may be lower.
. Thick sections and restrained joints on mild and alloy steel plate
when shrinkage stresses tend to cause weld cracking.
"Fast- Freeze" Characteristics
o Alloy steels that require 482 N/mm'(70 ksi) tensile strength
All position operation: But quite different from "Fast-Freeze" elec-
deposits. See "Low Hydrogen, Low Alloy Steel Group for 550-
trodes. Weld metal freezes rapidly even though the slag remains
760 N/mm' (80-1 10 ksi) steels.
relatively fluid.
o Multiple pass, vertical and overhead welds in carbon steel . Medium deposit rates consistent with all position operation pro-
plate.
vided by iron powder in the coating.
o Low hydrogen electrodes can produce dense, x-ray quality o Appearance: Flat or slightly convex beads have distinct ripples
welds with excellent notch toughness and ductility, The low
with llittle spatter.
hydrogen content in the deposit reduces the danger of under-
bead and micro-cracking on high carbon and low alloy steels
and on thick weldments. Less preheat is needed than for other Approvals
electrodes.
ABS: 3H5, 3Y400
Lloyds: BF 3m, 3Ym H5
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-" BKI: 3YH5
DC+, AC (if OCV>75 volts) GL: 3YH5
We-lding Positions
Classification
AWS A5.1 :E7018 HVEffi ffi
lG 2E 2G 3cf ---re-
0.05 1.0 0.3
Requirements
455 I 565
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2.5 350 20 1 900
EasyarcrM lD701B 3.2 350 20 1 900
4.0 350 20 1 900
2.5 BO B5 B5 85 BO
3.2 120 115 115 115 110
4.0 170 180 180 180 160
5.0 240 250 250 250 244
WELDING TECHIQUES
AII 7018 type stick electrodes require a "drag" to 1.6 mm max. arc length to obtain the desired mechanical properties and weld quali-
ty. An arc length of 3.2 mm or longer may result in porosity and serious deterioration of impact properties.
Polarity Use DC+ whenever possible, with 4.0 mm and smaller sizes of EasyarcrM 1D7018. Use AC with the larger sizes for best oper-
ating characteristics.
Downhand On the first pass, or whenever it is desirable to reduce admixture with a base metal of poor weldability, use low currents.
On succeeding passes, use currents that provide best operating characteristics. Drqg the electrode lightly or hold as short an arc as
possible. 1.6 mm max. when optimum impacts and x-ray quality are required. Do not use a long arc at any time because this type of
electrode relies principally on molten slag for shielding. Stringer beads or small weave passes are preferred to wide weave passes.
Layers should be.kept as thin as possible (4.0 mm max.) for best properties. When starting a new electrode, strike the arc ahead of
the crater, move back into the crater, and the proceed in the normal direction. Use higher currents on AC than DC. Govern travel
speed by the desired bead size.
Vertica!..Up Weld vertical-up with 4.0 mm and smaller sizes. Use a triangular weave for heavy single-pass welds. For multi-pass
welds;.first deposit a stringer bead using a slight weave. Deposit additional layers with a side-to-side weave, hesitating at the sides
long enough to fuse out any small slag pockets and minimize undercut. Do not use a whip technique or take the electrode out of the
molten pool. Travel slow enough to malntain the shelf without causing metal to spill. Use currents in the low to middle portion of the
range, depending on joint design and plate thickness.
Overhead Use 4.0 mm and smaller electrodes. Deposit stringer beads using a slight circular motion in the crater. Motions should be
slow and deliberate. Move fast enough to avoid spilling weld metal, but do to be alarmed if some slag spills. Use currents in the lower
portion of the range.
CUSTOM ER ASSISTANCE PO,LIC.Y
spsifically dislaimed.
customer Many variables beyond the contrcl of Lircoln Electric atfect the results obtained in applying these types of fdbrication methods and service requirements.
- This inlormation 'F accu€te to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Plem refer to w.lincolnelectric-cm lor any updated infomation.
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