Effect of Electrode Types on the Solidification Cracking Susceptibility of Austenitic Stainless Steel Weld Metal

Table 2

Welding parameters held constant in the welding operation.

Welding parameters	Tungsten inert gas welding	Manual metal arc welding
Welding current	110 A	110 A
Welding speed	60 mm/min.	60 mm/min.
Voltage	40 V	40 V
Polarity	DC electrode negative	DC electrode negative
Heat source	Arc	Arc
Weld pool shield	Argon gas	Electrode flux
Filler rod	304 H stainless steel wire	Welding electrode
Argon gas pressure	10 bars	—

Since the welding process was carried out manually, the welding speed is approximate and represents the average values.