Soudotec H13 is recommended for the repair and the build up of dies for the die casting of aluminum, zinc, magnesium. Repair of hot working and forging dies.
Remove any trace of oil, grease and dirt from the surface. Remove damaged metal. Prepare the part with rounded grooves and remove all cracks. Preheat the thick section between 250 - 400°C (482 - 900°F). Deposit straight bead of 2" to 3" long. Use a short arc and at high welding speed to avoid overheating the parts. Cool down slowly. In certain situations it is suggested to post-heat to reduce the stress and to have a good colour match deposit.
