Welding Journal
Jump to:
Stainless Q&A
September 2023
Q: Our project requires welding ASTM A36 Carbon Steel to ASTM A240 Type 304 Stainless Steel. We want to ensure there is no cracking in the weld metal and have been told the appropriate filler metal to utilize is Type 309 Stainless Steel. Is this true, and do we need to be concerned about how much filler metal is used?
A: This question can be answered using the WRC-1992 Ferrite Number (FN) diagram, which was develop..
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.