Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
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Is there any problems related to welding in this material? Is it a possible problems with cracks etc.? How about reduction in strength?
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Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
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RE: Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
akcoatings.com/pdf/markets_products/stainless/precipitation/17-4_PH_Data_Sheet.pdf
Top two hits from a Google search using the term "17-4 PH data sheet".
17-4 is weldable, but you would need to re-solution heat treat prior to age treatment.
"The precipitation hardening class of stainless
steels is generally considered to be
weldable by the common fusion and resistance
techniques. Special consideration is
required to achieve optimum mechanical
properties by considering the best heattreated
conditions in which to weld and
which heat treatments should follow
welding. This particular alloy is the most
common member of the class and is generally
considered to have the best
weldability. When a weld filler is needed,
AWS E/ER 630 is most often specified.
AK Steel 17-4 PH Stainless Steel is well
known in reference literature and more
information can be obtained in this way."
RE: Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
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Alloy 17-4PH can be welded by the following welding processes: SMAW, GTAW, PAW, and GMAW. SAW should not be used without preliminary testing (to check freedom of cracks and toughness of the weld metal).
Due to a ferrite delta primary type of solidification, the hot cracking risk of the weld metal or the HAZ is reduced.
Generally, no preheating must be done, and interpass temperature must be limited to 248°F (120°C). The better toughness is obtained in the weld after a complete heat treatment (solution annealing + precipitation hardening).
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RE: Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
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RE: Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)
It is not advisable to weld 17-4PH in hardened condition ( H900 to H1025). Generally best condition to be welded is in the solution treated condition or over H1100 condition. Pre heating is not necessary but Post Weld Heat Treatment is necessary. Select the same aging cycle as it was in the pre-welded condition or it can be aged after welding in the solution annealed condition.
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RE: Welding in 17-4 PH (UNS S17400)