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by Hobokhiin
Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding Tungstencarbide?
Replies: 11
Views: 1441

Re: Welding Tungstencarbide?

Still waiting for wire.
Will definetively keep you guys updated!
I'll see if I cant get some photos pre-during-after weld. :mrgreen:
by Hobokhiin
Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:54 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding Tungstencarbide?
Replies: 11
Views: 1441

Re: Welding Tungstencarbide?

Update! Forgot to take pics, but I'm tig welding it with a Cobalt based filler, Stellite 6 I believe. (Got more info today) Has apparantly been welded with MAG, should be said that this pumphouse has been used in Chlorine production. They've already welded a sort of "ware coating" which I'...
by Hobokhiin
Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding Tungstencarbide?
Replies: 11
Views: 1441

Re: Welding Tungstencarbide?

The thing is, it has been welded. The cracks came DUE to welding. The cracks are kinda like slim line that you can barely see with the bare eye. Im sorry I can't be more descriptive! :) Won't be able to get a picture till Tuesday!
by Hobokhiin
Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:58 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding Tungstencarbide?
Replies: 11
Views: 1441

Re: Welding Tungstencarbide?

Edit: I'm fixing cracks in a tungsten carbide pumphouse!
by Hobokhiin
Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding Tungstencarbide?
Replies: 11
Views: 1441

Welding Tungstencarbide?

How would I go on about repairing a pumphouse made out of tungstencarbide? The pumphouse has been cladded internally, and I've been told to repair the cracks. I've also been told it's cast, including anything from 1-3% Carbon. Any genereal advice? Like heat input, pre - post heat? Tips on wire, as w...