[TheForge] Corten Welding Filler

[debmiller at fuse.net]

Thanks for the info guys!!

I think I have a few options to investigate, now.

Ray

---- "G. Watts" <ironworker at cox.net> wrote: 
> Ray,
> ESAB recommends E8018-C3...never tried it, but I'm pretty sure I've seen that rod referenced for Corten before.
> http://www.esabna.com/html/techtip2.cfm
> 
> If you have thicker material that requires multi-pass welds, you can fill with 7018, then cover with the higher dollar 8018-C3 for color matching.  Hope this helps.
> George.
> 
> 
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:54 AM
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> 
> Hey People,
> 
> Probably an old question but here goes.
> 
> I am working on confirming a good stick or MIG filler for welding a large scale corten sign for a client. They do not want the seams to be blatanly obvious.
> 
> Once assembled we are looking at bead blasting the entire surface to attempt to get as uniform as possible patina. 
> 
> Recommendations on spec for rod or wire??
> 
> Ray Miller
> Cincinnati
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