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i am not too familiar with hardfacing rod stroage.  should these be put in a oven ............. i was given 40lbs un opened.63' Lincoln SA200 2008 miller trailblazer 302fibre-metal pipelinermiller camo BWEand all the guns and ammo a growin boy needs
Reply:Just don't let it rust.  Good find!DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Check the tech specs at Lincoln's website.Or just call their tech line 216-481-8100 or 800-733-8912The hardfacing manuals don't mention a requirement for oven storage on those rods.They do mention about pre-heating the work to 300-500F, don't overheat manganese steel past 500F during preheat, about the need for GOOD ventilation when using hardfacing fillers/rods, cool s-l-o-w-l-y after welding, etc.The MM is for metal-to-metal applications.  It is listed as pretty much non-machinable after welding, you have to grind.  Or completely anneal the piece (gets the MM down to Rc30), then machine, then re-heat treat.  Single layer hardness listed as Rc 45-55,  two or more layers get you Rc 52-58.  Tempering at 800F gets you near Rc50.  Preferred polarity is DC+, AC optional.
Reply:I have never kept hardsurfacing rods in an oven.  According to my supplier as long as you keep them dry you will be fine.  I keep everything but low hydrogens in an old fridge with a 100 watt bulb in it.  Never had a problem with the hardsurface rods that came out of it.I'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:thanks for the info.......... i have run them before but never had enough to store. lol     i need to buy a oven just dont have the money63' Lincoln SA200 2008 miller trailblazer 302fibre-metal pipelinermiller camo BWEand all the guns and ammo a growin boy needs