Welding Consumables · 0:27
What's the biggest mistake people make when choosing filler metals?
Robson — The Consumables Guy Field Sales Manager A big mistake that we see when choosing the right filler metal is often selecting it based just on the parent metal alone.
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A big mistake that we see when choosing the right filler metal is often selecting it based just on the parent metal alone. Now, while that's very important and it will stick the metal together, you also need to consider some other aspects, such as the required strength, the required toughness, corrosion resistance, operating temperatures, and that sort of thing—not just the closest chemical match.