Is there any reason why I shouldn't weld 304l using NiRod44 filler rod?

Jimmy

 

Because it is a waste of money?

 

lol, typical h-t answer, but that is true. I mean from a metallurgical standpoint, money aside.

 

Because it isn't the right rod for 304 stainless?

 

your an ***. if you don't know the answer, please stay out of my post you useless fkuc.

Jimmy

 

Just because you dont get the answer you want to hear, you dont have to start calling people "useless *****", you havent exactly contributed to this thread that much either.

As for your Nirod 44 filler, its meant for cast iron, not stainless. So probably you'll fail with it.

 

It's not a good match at all.
There is a ton of nickel, 44% as noted in the name. 304 is much less, depending on exact spec 1/4 or less.
The nirod 44 also has 45% iron, terrible for the application.
The filler also has very little chromium, a staple in the 300 series stainless
for corrosion properties etc.
The maganese content is far too high in the filler also.
Just use 308, it's cheaper and better.

 

hmm, i see. I was curious because i see a few people using it for welding stainless vbands to turbine housings. key word Stainless...

Jimmy

 

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Actually key word there is turbine housings, which are cast iron...

 

Yep, agreed. Original design of the filler rod.
Not that it can't be done, I've seen turbo manifolds made of fence tubing...

 

lol thanks fellas