Will this work okay to hard face on cast iron. I need to build up about 1/8 of an inch and it will be metal to meta
55FC-O Hardfacing Flux Cored MIG Welding Wire
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Jul 14, 2025 - 09:46 AM
Yes, it is generally okay to hard face cast iron, but it requires careful attention to preheating and cooling to prevent cracking.
A nickel-based filler metal is often used as a buffer layer to prevent carbon migration from the cast iron into the hardfacing deposit.
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55FC-O Hardfacing Flux Cored MIG Welding Wire
Blue Demon 55FC-O Hardfacing Flux Cored MIG Welding Wire 55FC-O is a self-shielded, flux-core wire that deposits a premium martensitic alloy steel of H-12 tool steel composition. It has excellent resistance to adhesive (metal-to metal) wear. It also has good resistance to abrasion and impact, and ma...
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