Welding Journal
Jump to:
25 Hardfacing Tips: A Best Weld Overlay Practice
Maximize the benefits of your hardfacing applications
October 2024
Hardfacing improves the service life and efficiency of metal parts that are subject to wear. Simply choosing the right product will not guarantee a good result. The base metal, wear mechanism, welding process, and application details are all equally important factors. Here are 25 guidelines that will assist in maximizing the benefits of your hardfacing applications.
Base Metal Considerations
1. Identify the base metal along with its carbon and alloy contents. Common base metals include carbon st..
Join AWS to read the full article
Get access to key insights and premium industry news today!
Already a member? Log In
Already a member? Log In
Publication Archive
View past issues of our magazines, including Welding Research Supplements in PDF format.
Community and Events
Learn about upcoming conferences (FABTECH included) and competitions, plus info on sections, chapters, and our Member Network.
Learn More
Weld Wednesday
Our monthly podcast tackles a variety of welding topics for listeners in any position
within the industry.