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Welding Consumables · 0:28

How do I know when I should upgrade to a specialist filler metal?

In this video, we look at the signs that your current filler metal may not be giving you the performance you need. From weld cracking and premature failures to poor corrosion resistance, choosing the right specialist filler wire can help improve weld quality, reliability, and overall performance.

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When can it be time to upgrade to a specialist filler wire? I would say if you're fighting the same problems over and over again — you've got cracking in the welds, premature failure, poor resistance to corrosion, that sort of thing — it's probably time to have a look at what else is out there and what else can do the job for you. Sometimes changing that filler metal is the easiest way to improve what you're doing.

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