Guides to Welding and Fabrication
The Nickel Institute has developed a slide presentation (with audio) which highlights good practices when
fabricating austenitic stainless steels. This general, introductory presentation is free of charge and can be
viewed at any time. Click here to
view the presentation.
We also have several technical papers on welding and fabrication which you can download free of charge or
order a print copy. (Note: The bold number that appears before the title of a technical paper below is the
Nickel Institute catalogue number for that piece of literature.)
14018 - GUIDELINES FOR WELDING DISSIMILAR METALS (1991)
By Richard E. Avery, reprinted from Chemical Engineering Progress, May 1991. Nickel-containing stainless
steels and nickel- and copper-base alloys are readily fusion welded to carbon and low-alloy steel and to each
other. Methods are described to estimate the weld metal composition of dissimilar-metal welds. Knowing the
composition, weld properties can be predicted for a wide range of dissimilar-metal welds.
PDF: 122.06KB
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11007 - GUIDELINES FOR THE WELDED FABRICATION OF NICKEL-CONTAINING STAINLESS STEELS FOR
CORROSION-RESISTANT SERVICES (1992)
By R. E. Avery and A.H. Tuthill, 1992. Widely specified for applications where corrosion resistance is
required, stainless steels are an excellent choice for chemical, dairy, food, architectural, biotechnology
equipment and similar services. This publication is presented in three sections: "For the welder," deals with
the differences in welding techniques for nickel-containing stainless steels, versus conventional carbon
steels; "For the materials engineer," describes various types of stainless steels and how their metallurgical
and corrosion resistant characteristics are affected by welding and heat treating; and, "For the design
engineer," which demonstrates how the corrosion performance of stainless steels can be enhanced by good
design.
PDF: 362.14KB
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10004 - FABRICATION AND POST-FABRICATION CLEANUP OF STAINLESS STEELS (1986)
By Arthur H. Tuthill, reprinted from Chemical Engineering, Sep 29, 1986. The surface condition of stainless
steels is critical where the product must not be contaminated; pharmaceutical, food and nuclear plants and
where the stainless must resist an aggressive environment. Embedded iron, grease and heat tint can initiate
corrosion unless properly removed or, in some cases, prevented. Provides a guide to solving the
problem.
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9002 - WELDING OF STAINLESS STEELS AND OTHER JOINING METHODS (1979)
Presents information to help design engineers better understand the welding characteristics of stainless
steels. Contains 31 tables and 40 figures on the metallurgical characteristics of stainless steels and the
changes that can take place during welding, different welding and joining methods, joint designs, weld
filler-metal selection, elements that affect welding, and the welding processes normally used with stainless
steels. Also discusses pipe welding, weld overlays, welding clad plate, welding dissimilar metals, and
post-weld cleaning and finishing.
PDF: 445.12KB
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SSINA Publication: Stainless steel fabrication
Designer Handbook. Describes fabrication methods, such as cutting, shearing, blanking, bending and forming.
Compares stainless to mild steel with suggested fabrication methods. Descaling, removing mild discoloration,
and the definition of passivation are discussed. Comments on handling, care in the shop, and cleaning
procedures.
PDF: 1.13MB
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SSINA Publication: Stainless Steel for Machining
Designer Handbook. Describes the standard grades of stainless steel that have been specially designed to
improve machinability, including types 203, 303, 430F, 416 and 429F.
PDF: 1MB
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9011 - STAINLESS STEELS FOR MACHINING (1985)
Provides a comprehensive discussion of stainless steels for machining applications. With 28 tables, 43 charts
and illustrations, contains basic information on all stainless steels, giving special attention to the
free-machining grades. Describes good shop practices and offers design suggestions for getting optimum
productivity in machining components from stainless steels.
PDF: 290.19KB
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