Most SAW fluxes used directly from factory sealed bags do not require any baking prior to use. Consult flux manufacturer on exposure times and heating requirements. Most fluxes are not highly hygroscopic – in fact fused fluxes likely require no baking unless exposed directly to water (including dew formation/condensation). A not uncommon customer requirement is that flux from unopened bags be placed in heated holding hopper prior to use. Hopper temperature typically around 300°F or 150°C.
John A. Henning
Welding & Materials
From: materials-welding@googlegroups.com [mailto:materials-welding@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of c sridhar
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 1:25 PM
To: materials-welding@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [MW:14745] unbaked flux during LSAW welding.
Mr. Meghwal,
The basic welding flux is treated as equal to Low hydrogen ( E 7018 or E xxx6/8) type electrodes.
If they are not baked prior to use for welding and its exposure to atmosphere for more than one hour,
may allow it to pick up moisture according to relative humidity in the air, resulting in the formation of hydrogen in the arc as a result of flux decomposition. The hydrogen is absorbed by the weld metal in the molten state and released under pressure as the weld metal cools and contracts. All the hydrogen may not be released, but a part of it may collect at suitable voids causing minute invisible cracks in such regions.
There is consequently an overall reduction in ductility and toughness of the weld metal and the phenomenon is termed Hydrogen Embrittlement. This problem is more, if the steel is hard and brittle
or if the stress system does not permit plastic deformation or if the joint has high degree of restraint.
This type under bead cracks may occur at heat affected zones. Apart from cracks, hydrogen pick up may also induce pores in the weld bead.
Hence, SAW fluxes should be spread uniformly in the flux drying oven and dried at 350- 400 deg.C for two hours and used within one hour after removal from the oven.
sridhar.
From: B R Meghwal <br.meghwal@fernas.co.in>
To: materials-welding@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, 2 July 2012 10:12 AM
Subject: [MW:14739] unbaked flux during LSAW welding.
Dear All,
Please note that the Manufacturer used without baking flux during LSAW welding.
You are requested to clarify the matter indicating up to what extent it could affect strength of weld quality.
Appreciate on your prompt reply.
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