Welding Stainless Steel: Practical Guidelines
Match filler metal to the base grade (e.g., 308L for 304, 316L for 316). Use low heat input to avoid sensitization, and


Match filler metal to the base grade (e.g., 308L for 304, 316L for 316). Use low heat input to avoid sensitization, and
The same steel appears under different designations worldwide: A36βS235βQ235, 304β06Cr19Ni10β1.4301. Equivalents are clo
Demand for high-end special steels β stainless, alloy, superalloy and titanium β remains firm, driven by energy, aerospa
Start from the service environment: corrosive? high temperature? high stress? Then weigh weldability, machinability and
Also known as: 08Π₯ Russian GOST chromium steel 08Π₯. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION C:0.05-1.05;Si:0.10-0.50;Mn:0.30-1.00;Cr:0.40-
Also known as: 08ΠΏΡ GOST carbon/quality steel 08ΠΏΡ. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION C:0.10-0.20;Si:0.15-0.40;Mn:0.60-1.00;P:β€0.035
Also known as: 08ΠΊΠΏ GOST carbon/quality steel 08ΠΊΠΏ. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION C:0.10-0.20;Si:0.15-0.40;Mn:0.60-1.00;P:β€0.035
Also known as: 08X4H2M Cr-Mo quench & temper steel. (GOST 4543; equiv GB 35CrMo / DIN 34CrMo4 / JIS SCM435). Nominal val
Also known as: 08X22H6T Highest-Cr ferritic, high-temp oxidation resistant. (GOST 5632; equiv ASTM 446 / EN 1.4762). Nom
Also known as: 08X18H12T Ti-stabilized 304, intergranular corrosion resistant. (GOST 5632; equiv ASTM 321 / EN 1.4541 /
Also known as: 08X18H12B Nb-stabilized austenitic, for welding & high-temp service. (GOST 5632; equiv ASTM 347 / EN 1.45
Also known as: 08X18H10T Ti-stabilized 304, intergranular corrosion resistant. (GOST 5632; equiv ASTM 321 / EN 1.4541 /