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METAL-CORED

GMAW-C

CONSUMABLES

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Selection Guide
introduction

Metal-Cored (GMAW-C) Wire


Product Name
& AWS Class

Diameters Available
in (mm)

Key Features

0.045
(1.1)

0.052
(1.3)

1/16
(1.6)

Excellent performance in fast follow, high travel speed


applications
Optimal wetting action, even at low voltages
H4 diffusible hydrogen level

High deposition rates and travel speed


Enhanced silicon island management
H4 diffusible hydrogen level

Mild Steel
Metalshield MC-6
(E70C-6M H4)

Metalshield MC-706
(E70C-6M H4)

stick

Metalshield MC-710XL High column strength for excellent feedability


(E70C-6M H8)
Tolerates moderate amounts of surface contaminants

0.045
(1.1)

0.052
(1.3)

1/16
(1.6)

Tensile strength of 620 MPa (90 ksi)


Produces welds with Charpy V-Notch toughness tested
to -50C (-58F)
Tolerates moderate amounts of surface contaminants

Capable of producing 760 MPa (110 ksi) tensile strength


Can be used to weld HSLA and quenched and tempered
steels
Tolerates moderate amounts of surface contaminants

Low Alloy
Metalshield MC-900
(E90C-G H4)

Metalshield MC-1100
(E110C-G H4)

mig & tig


metal-cored

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-6

Mild Steel

Key Features

Welding Positions

 Excellent performance in fast follow, high

All

 Optimal wetting action, even at low voltages


 H4 diffusible hydrogen level
 Use with Rapid-Arc Waveform Control

Conformances

introduction

AWS E70C-6M H4

travel speed applications

Technology

 Deoxidizing arc action minimizes pre-weld

AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005


ASME SFA-A5.18:
CWB/CSA W48-06:

E70C-6M H4
E70C-6M H4
E491C-6MJ-H4
stick

work

Shielding Gas
Typical Applications

75 - 95% Argon/Balance CO2


Flow Rate: 40 - 60 CFH

mig & tig

 Robotics/Hard automation
 Automotive
 Structural fabrication
 Process piping and pressure vessels
 General fabrication

Diameter
in (mm)
0.045 (1.1)
0.052 (1.3)
1/16 (1.6)

33 lb (15 kg)
Steel Spool

50 lb (23 kg)
Fiber Spool

60 lb (27 kg)
Coil

500 lb (227 kg)


Accu-Trak Drum

ED030392
ED030393
ED030394

ED030554
ED030556
ED030555

ED030549
ED030550
ED030577

ED031011
ED030946
ED030947

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DIAMETERS / PACKAGING

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-6

(AWS E70C-6M H4)

introduction

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) As Required per AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H4

Charpy V-Notch
J (ftlbf)
@ -29C (-20F) @ -40C (-40F)

Yield Strength(2)
MPa (ksi)

Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi)

Elongation
%

400 (58) min.

480 (70) min.

22 min.

27 (20) min.

510 - 590 (75 - 85)


550 - 620 (80 - 90)

24 - 28
24 - 28

81 - 122 (60 - 90)


75 - 102 (55 - 75)

Typical Performance
As-Welded
with 75% Argon / 25% CO2(4) 450 - 510 (65 - 75)
with 90% Argon / 10% CO2 480 - 550 (70 - 80)

Not Specified

(3)

47 - 75 (35 - 55)
61 - 81 (45 - 60)

stick

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION(1) As Required per AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H4
Typical Performance
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2(4)
90% Argon / 10% CO2

%C

%Mn

%Si

%S

%P

%Cu

0.12 max.

1.75 max.

0.90 max.

0.03 max.

0.03 max.

0.50 max.

0.03 - 0.05
0.03 - 0.05

1.25 - 1.60
1.25 - 1.70

0.40 - 0.60
0.40 - 0.70

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.05
0.01 - 0.05
Diffusible
Hydrogen
(mL/100g)

(3)

mig & tig

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H4
Typical Performance
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2(4)
90% Argon / 10% CO2

%Ni

%Cr

%Mo

%V

%Ni + %Cr
+ %Mo
+ %V

0.50 max.

0.20 max.

0.30 max.

0.08 max.

0.50 max.

0.02 - 0.05
0.02 - 0.05

0.01 - 0.04
0.01 - 0.04

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.05 - 0.10
0.05 - 0.10

2-4

(3)

metal-cored

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-6

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

0.052 in (1.3 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

1/16 in (1.6 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

19-25
(3/4-1)

25-32
(1-1 1/4)

25-32
(1-1 1/4)

Wire Feed Speed


m/min (in/min)

Voltage(6)
(volts)

Approx.
Current
(amps)

Melt-Off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)

Deposition Rate Efficiency


kg/hr (lb/hr)
(%)

5.1
6.4
7.6
8.9
10.2
12.7
15.2
17.8

(200)
(250)
(300)
(350)
(400)
(500)
(600)
(700)

21-23
22-25
22-26
22-27
23-27
23-28
25-29
26-30

170
190
210
245
265
300
335
370

2.5
2.9
3.5
4.1
4.6
5.7
7.0
8.1

(5.6)
(6.4)
(7.8)
(9.1)
(10.2)
(12.6)
(15.4)
(17.8)

2.3
2.7
3.2
3.9
4.5
5.6
6.9
7.9

(5.2)
(6.1)
(7.1)
(8.7)
(9.9)
(12.4)
(15.3)
(17.5)

92
95
92
95
97
98
99
98

5.1
6.4
7.6
8.9
10.2
12.7
15.2

(200)
(250)
(300)
(350)
(400)
(500)
(600)

22-24
22-26
22-27
23-27
24-28
27-30
27-31

220
260
300
335
360
410
455

3.2
4.0
4.9
5.6
6.3
7.9
9.5

(7.0)
(8.7)
(10.7)
(12.3)
(13.9)
(17.4)
(21.1)

2.9
3.8
4.7
5.5
6.3
7.8
9.4

(6.4)
(8.3)
(10.3)
(12.0)
(13.8)
(17.3)
(20.8)

92
95
96
98
99
99
99

2.5
3.8
5.1
6.4
7.6
10.2
12.7

(100)
(150)
(200)
(250)
(300)
(400)
(500)

21-24
22-25
22-26
22-28
23-29
26-31
27-32

175
235
290
345
360
425
485

2.1
3.2
4.3
5.4
6.4
8.5
10.8

(4.7)
(7.1)
(9.5)
(11.9)
(14.2)
(18.7)
(23.8)

2.0
2.9
4.0
5.2
6.3
8.4
10.7

(4.4)
(6.4)
(8.9)
(11.4)
(13.9)
(18.5)
(23.5)

93
90
94
96
98
99
99

stick

0.045 in (1.1 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

CTWD(5)
mm (in)

mig & tig

Diameter, Polarity
Shielding Gas

introduction

(AWS E70C-6M H4)

metal-cored

(1)
Typical all weld metal. (2)Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)See test results disclaimer on pg. 9. (4)Required gas mixture 75-80% Argon/Balance CO2 for AWS testing. (5)To estimate ESO, subtract 3/16 in
(4.8 mm) from CTWD. (6)For greater percentage of CO2 shielding gas, increase voltage by 1-2 volts.

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-706

Mild Steel
AWS E70C-6M H4
introduction

Key Features

Welding Positions

 High deposition rates and travel speed


 Enhanced silicon island management
 H4 diffusible hydrogen level
 Tolerates high amounts of surface

Flat & Horizontal

Conformances

contaminants

AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005


ASME SFA-A5.18:
ABS:
CWB/CSA W48-06:

 Superior arc wetting and bead appearance

E70C-6M H4
E70C-6M H4
E70C-6M H4
E492C-6MJ-H4

stick

Typical Applications

 Robotics/hard automation
 Structural fabrication
 Process piping and pressure vessels
 Shipbuilding
 Heavy fabrication

Shielding Gas
75 - 95% Argon/Balance CO2
Flow Rate: 40 - 60 CFH
Not recommended for use with 100% CO2

mig & tig

Notes

 This product contains micro-alloying elements.


Additional information available upon request.

DIAMETERS / PACKAGING
metal-cored

Diameter
in (mm)
0.045
0.052
1/16

(1.1)
(1.3)
(1.6)

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33 lb (15 kg)
Steel Spool

50 lb (23 kg)
Fiber Spool

50 lb (23 kg)
Coil

500 lb (227 kg)


Accu-Trak Drum

ED031583
ED031584
ED031585

ED031586
ED031587
ED031588

ED031589
ED031590
ED031591

ED031592
ED031593
ED031594

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-706

(AWS E70C-6M H4)

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H4

Yield Strength(2)
MPa (ksi)

Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi)

Elongation
%

400 (58) min.

480 (70) min.

22 min.

Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded
with 75% Argon / 25% CO2(4) 450 - 510 (65 - 75) 510 - 590 (75 - 85)
with 90% Argon / 10% CO2 480 - 550 (70 - 80) 550 - 620 (80 - 90)

24 - 28
24 - 28

introduction

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) As Required per AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005


Charpy V-Notch
J (ftlbf)
@ -29C (-20F) @ -40C (-40F)
27 (20) min.

Not Specified

96 - 137 (71 - 101) 81 - 111 (60 - 82)


57 - 108 (42 - 80)
41 - 94 (30 - 69)

%C

%Mn

%Si

%S

%P

%Cu

0.12 max.

1.75 max.

0.90 max.

0.03 max.

0.03 max.

0.50 max.

0.03 - 0.05
0.03 - 0.05

1.25 - 1.60
1.25 - 1.70

0.50 - 0.80
0.60 - 0.85

0.02 - 0.03
0.02 - 0.03

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.05
0.01 - 0.05

%Ni

%Cr

%Mo

%V

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H4

0.50 max.

0.20 max.

0.30 max.

0.08 max.

0.50 max.

Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2(3)
90% Argon / 10% CO2

0.01 - 0.03
0.01 - 0.03

0.01 - 0.04
0.01 - 0.05

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.05 - 0.10
0.05 - 0.10

2-4

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H4
Typical Performance
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2(4)
90% Argon / 10% CO2

stick

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION(1) As Required per AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005

metal-cored

%Ni + %Cr Diffusible Hydrogen


+ %Mo + %V
(mL/100g)

mig & tig

(3)

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-706

(AWS E70C-6M H4)

introduction

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter, Polarity
Shielding Gas

0.045 in (1.1 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

CTWD(5)
mm (in)

19-25
(3/4-1)

stick
0.052 in (1.3 mm)
DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

mig & tig

1/16 in (1.6 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

25-32
(1-1 1/4)

25-32
(1-1 1/4)

Wire Feed Speed


m/min (in/min)

Voltage(6)
(volts)

Approx.
Current
(amps)

Melt-Off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)

Deposition Rate Efficiency


kg/hr (lb/hr)
(%)

5.1
6.4
7.6
8.9
10.2
11.4
12.7
14.0
15.2
16.5
17.8

(200)
(250)
(300)
(350)
(400)
(450)
(500)
(550)
(600)
(650)
(700)

21-23
22-24
22-26
22-27
23-27
23-28
23-29
24-29
25-30
26-30
26-30

155
185
220
245
260
280
305
315
325
355
360

2.3
2.8
3.5
4.0
4.6
5.2
5.7
6.3
6.8
7.5
8.0

(5.0)
(6.2)
(7.7)
(8.9)
(10.1)
(11.4)
(12.6)
(13.9)
(15.1)
(16.5)
(17.7)

2.1
2.6
3.2
3.7
4.3
4.9
5.5
6.2
6.7
7.4
7.9

((4.6)
(5.8)
(7.0)
(8.2)
(9.4)
(10.7)
(12.2)
(13.6)
(14.8)
(16.3)
(17.5)

92
94
91
93
93
94
97
98
98
98
99

5.1
6.4
7.6
8.9
10.2
11.4
12.7
14.0

(200)
(250)
(300)
(350)
(400)
(450)
(500)
(550)

22-24
22-26
22-27
23-27
24-28
25-28
27-29
27-30

210
260
290
315
350
370
390
420

3.0
3.9
4.6
5.4
6.3
6.9
7.7
8.4

(6.7)
(8.5)
(10.2)
(11.8)
(13.8)
(15.2)
(16.9)
(18.5)

2.9
3.5
4.3
5.2
6.1
6.8
7.6
8.3

(6.3)
(7.8)
(9.5)
(11.4)
(13.4)
(15.1)
(16.8)
(18.3)

94
92
94
97
97
99
99
99

3.8
5.1
6.4
7.6
8.9
10.2
11.4

(150)
(200)
(250)
(300)
(350)
(400)
(450)

22-24
22-25
23-28
24-29
26-30
26-31
27-31

230
280
310
370
400
450
480

3.2
4.3
5.3
6.3
7.4
8.3
9.5

(7.0)
(9.4)
(11.6)
(13.9)
(16.3)
(18.4)
(21.0)

2.8
3.9
5.0
6.3
7.2
8.3
9.3

(6.2)
(8.7)
(11.0)
(13.8)
(15.9)
(18.4)
(20.6)

89
93
94
99
98
99
98

(1)
Typical all weld metal. (2)Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)See test results disclaimer on pg. 9. (4)Required gas mixture 75-80% Argon/Balance CO2 for AWS testing. (5)To estimate ESO, subtract 3/16 in
(4.8 mm) from CTWD. (6)For greater percentage of CO2 shielding gas, increase voltage by 1-2 volts.

metal-cored

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-710XL

Mild Steel

Key Features

Welding Positions

 High column strength for excellent feedability


 Tolerates moderate amounts of surface

All

introduction

AWS E70C-6M H8

contaminants

Conformances
AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005 E70C-6M H8, E70C-G H8
ASME SFA-A5.18:
E70C-6M H8, E70C-G H8
CWB/CSA W48-06:
E491C-6M-H8

Typical Applications

stick

 Automotive
 Structural fabrication
 Shipbuilding
 General fabrication

Shielding Gas
75 - 95% Argon/Balance CO2
Flow Rate: 40 - 60 CFH

Diameter
in (mm)
0.045
0.052
1/16

(1.1)
(1.3)
(1.6)

33 lb (15 kg)
Steel Spool

60 lb (27 kg)
Coil

500 lb (227 kg)


Accu-Trak Drum

ED030592
ED030593
ED030594

ED028526
ED028527
ED028528

ED029524
ED028451
ED028450

mig & tig

DIAMETERS / PACKAGING

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H8
Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded
with 75% Argon / 25% CO2(4)
with 90% Argon / 10% CO2

Yield Strength(2)
MPa (ksi)

Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi)

Elongation
%

Charpy V-Notch
J (ftlbf)
@ -29C (-20F)

400 (58) min.

480 (70) min.

22 min.

27 (20) min.

450 - 510 (65 - 75)


480 - 550 (70 - 80)

510 - 590 (75 - 85)


550 - 620 (80 - 90)

24 - 28
24 - 28

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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) As Required per AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005

54 - 149 (40 - 110)


54 - 149 (40 - 110)

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metal-cored (GmaW-c) Wire

Metalshield MC-710XL

(AWS E70C-6M H8)

introduction

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION(1) As Required per AWS A5.18/A5.18M: 2005


%C

%Mn

%Si

%S

%P

%Cu

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H8

0.12 max.

1.75 max.

0.90 max.

0.03 max.

0.03 max.

0.50 max.

Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2(4)
90% Argon / 10% CO2

0.02 - 0.05
0.02 - 0.05

1.20 - 1.65
1.40 - 1.85

0.50 - 0.75
0.50 - 0.90

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.05
0.01 - 0.05

%Ni

%Cr

%Mo

%V

0.50 max.

0.20 max.

0.30 max.

0.08 max.

0.50 max.

16

0.02 - 0.04
0.02 - 0.05

0.01 - 0.04
0.01 - 0.04

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.05 - 0.10
0.05 - 0.10

6 - 10

stick

Requirements
AWS E70C-6M H8
Typical Performance
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2(4)
90% Argon / 10% CO2

%Ni + %C
Diffusible Hydrogen
+ %Mo + %V
(mL/100g)

(3)

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

mig & tig

Diameter, Polarity
Shielding Gas

0.045 in (1.1 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

CTWD(5)
mm (in)

19-25
(3/4-1)

metal-cored

0.052 in (1.3 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

25-32
(1-1 1/4)

1/16 in (1.6 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

25-32
(1-1 1/4)

Wire Feed Speed


m/min (in/min)

Voltage(6)
(volts)

Approx.
Current
(amps)

Melt-Off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)

Deposition Rate Efficiency


kg/hr (lb/hr)
(%)

5.1
6.4
8.9
11.4
14.0
16.5

(200)
(250)
(350)
(450)
(550)
(650)

24-25
25-26
28-29
30-31
32-33
35-36

165
200
230
310
355
385

2.3
2.9
4.1
5.2
6.4
7.6

(5.1)
(6.4)
(9.0)
(11.5)
(14.1)
(16.7)

2.2
2.8
3.9
5.0
6.2
7.4

(4.8)
(6.1)
(8.6)
(11.1)
(13.7)
(16.2)

94
95
95
96
97
97

4.4
6.4
8.9
11.4
14.0

(175)
(250)
(350)
(450)
(550)

23-25
25-27
28-30
31-33
34-36

195
260
330
390
430

2.7
3.9
5.4
7.0
8.5

(6.0)
(8.6)
(11.9)
(15.4)
(18.8)

2.5
3.6
5.1
6.6
8.1

(5.5)
(8.0)
(11.2)
(14.5)
(17.8)

92
93
94
94
95

3.8
6.4
8.9
11.4

(150)
(250)
(350)
(450)

24-26
28-30
33-35
35-37

235
330
410
460

3.1
5.2
7.4
9.4

(6.9)
(11.4)
(16.3)
(20.7)

2.9
4.9
7.0
9.0

(6.5)
(10.8)
(15.5)
(19.8)

94
95
95
96

(1)
Typical all weld metal. (2)Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)See test results disclaimer on pg. 9. (4)Required gas mixture 75-80% Argon/Balance CO2 for AWS testing. (5)To estimate ESO, subtract 3/16 in
(4.8 mm) from CTWD. (6)For greater percentage of CO2 shielding gas, increase voltage by 1-2 volts.

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Metalshield MC-900

Low Alloy

Key Features

Welding Positions

 Tensile strength of 620 MPa (90 ksi)


 Produces welds with Charpy V-Notch

All

 Tolerates moderate amounts of surface

Conformances

 High column strength for excellent feedability

AWS A5.28/A5.28M: 2005


ASME SFA-A5.28:

Typical Applications

Shielding Gas

introduction

AWS E90C-G H4

toughness tested to -50C (-58F)

75 - 90% Argon/Balance CO2


Flow Rate: 40 - 60 CFH

mig & tig

 HSLA steels (i.e. HY-80 and ASTM 710)


 Undermatching 690 MPa (100 ksi) steels
 Cranes
 Offshore and shipbuilding
 Pressure vessels

E90C-G H4
E90C-G H4

stick

contaminants

DIAMETERS / PACKAGING

0.045 (1.1)
0.052 (1.3)
1/16 (1.6)

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Steel Spool
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Diameter
in (mm)

ED032838
ED032839
ED032840

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Metalshield MC-900

(AWS E90C-G H4)

introduction

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) As Required per AWS A5.28/A5.28M: 2005

Requirements
AWS E90C-G H4
Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded
with 75% Argon / 25% CO2
with 90% Argon / 10% CO2

Charpy V-Notch
J (ftlbf)
@ -40C (-40F) @ -51C (-60F)

Yield Strength(2)
MPa (ksi)

Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi)

Elongation
%

Not Specified

620 (90) min.

Not Specified

Not Specified

Not Specified

550 - 620 (80 - 90)


580 - 750 (85 - 110)

630 - 690 (92 - 100)


620 - 790 (90 - 115)

20 - 22
20 - 24

33 - 39 (24 - 36)
33 - 59 (24 - 45)

33 - 38 (24 - 28)
33 - 38 (24 - 28)

stick

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION(1) As Required per AWS A5.28/A5.28M: 2005

%C

%Mn

%Si

Requirements
AWS E90C-G H4

%S

%P

%Cu

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.05
0.01 - 0.05

Not Specified(4)

Typical Performance
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2
90% Argon / 10% CO2
(3)

mig & tig

0.04 - 0.06
0.04 - 0.06

1.20 - 1.75
1.20 - 1.75

0.25 - 0.45
0.25 - 0.45

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

%Ni

%Cr

%Mo

%V

Requirements
AWS E90C-G H4
Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2
90% Argon / 10% CO2

Not Specified(4)

1.70 - 1.90
1.70 - 1.90

0.01 - 0.10
0.01 - 0.10

0.35 - 0.40
0.35 - 0.40

Diffusible Hydrogen
(mL/100g)

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

3-4

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Metalshield MC-900

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

0.045 in (1.1 mm)


DC+
85-95% Argon /
Balance CO2

0.052 in (1.3 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

CTWD(5)
mm (in)

19-25
(3/4-1)

25-32
(1-1 1/4)

Wire Feed Speed


m/min (in/min)

Voltage(6)
(volts)

Approx.
Current
(amps)

Melt-Off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)

Deposition Rate Efficiency


kg/hr (lb/hr)
(%)

5.1
6.4
7.6
8.9
10.2
12.7
15.2
17.8

(200)
(250)
(300)
(350)
(400)
(500)
(600)
(700)

21-23
22-25
22-26
22-27
23-27
23-28
25-29
26-30

170
190
210
245
265
300
335
370

2.5
2.9
3.5
4.1
4.6
5.7
7.0
8.1

(5.6)
(6.4)
(7.8)
(9.1)
(10.2)
(12.6)
(15.4)
(17.8)

2.3
2.7
3.2
3.9
4.5
5.6
6.9
7.9

(5.2)
(6.1)
(7.1)
(8.7)
(9.9)
(12.4)
(15.3)
(17.5)

92
95
92
95
97
98
99
98

5.1
6.4
8.9
11.4
14.0

(200)
(250)
(350)
(450)
(550)

22-25
23-26
24-28
26-29
27-30

195
225
280
340
390

3.1
3.9
5.5
7.1
8.6

(6.9)
(8.7)
(12.1)
(15.6)
(19.0)

2.9
3.7
5.3
6.9
8.5

(6.3)
(8.1)
(11.6)
(15.2)
(18.7)

91
93
96
97
98

stick

Diameter, Polarity
Shielding Gas

introduction

(AWS E90C-G H4)

Typical all weld metal. (2)Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)See test results disclaimer on pg. 9. (4)Must have a minimum of one or more of the following: 0.50% Nickel, 0.30% Chromium or 0.20%
Molybdenum. (5)To estimate ESO, subtract 3/16 in (4.8 mm) from CTWD. (6)For greater percentage of CO2 shielding gas, increase voltage by 1-2 volts.

(1)

Up to 19 mm
(3/4 in)

19 - 38 mm
(3/4 in to 1-1/2 in)

38 - 64 mm
(1-1/2 to 2-1/2 in)

Over 64 mm
(2-2/2 in)

Recommended Minimum
Preheat Temperature

66C (150F)

66C (150F)

79C (175F)

107C (225F)

Recommended Minimum
Interpass Temperature

66C (150F)

66C (150F)

107C (225F)

149C (300F)

mig & tig

PREHEAT / INTERPASS

metal-cored

NOTE: Consult steel manufacturers recommendations regarding minimum and maximum pre-heat temperature, interpass temperature, and heat input.

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Metalshield MC-1100

Low Alloy
AWS E110C-G H4
introduction

Key Features

Welding Positions

 Capable of producing 760 MPa (110 ksi)

All

tensile strength

 Can be used to weld HSLA and quenched


and tempered steels

 Tolerates moderate amounts of surface

Conformances

 High column strength for excellent feedability

AWS A5.28/A5.28M: 2005


ASME SFA-A5.28:
CWB/CSA W48-06:

Typical Applications

Shielding Gas

 HSLA steels (i.e. HY-100 and ASTM 514)


 Quenched and tempered steels
 Cranes
 Offshore and shipbuilding
 Pressure vessels

75 - 90% Argon/Balance CO2


Flow Rate: 40 - 60 CFH

contaminants

E110C-G H4
E110C-G H4
E76C-G-H4
(E110C-G-H4)

stick
mig & tig

DIAMETERS / PACKAGING

metal-cored

Diameter
in (mm)
0.045 (1.1)

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Metalshield MC-1100

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (1) As Required per AWS A5.28/A5.28M: 2005

Typical Performance(3)
As-Welded
with 75% Argon / 25% CO2
with 90% Argon / 10% CO2

Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi)

Elongation
%

Not Specified

690 (100) min.

Not Specified

720 - 760 (105 - 110) 750 - 790 (110 - 115)


720 - 820 (105 - 120) 790 - 860 (115 - 125)

20 - 23
20 - 23

Charpy V-Notch
J (ftlbf)
@ -40C (-40F) @ -51C (-60F)
Not Specified

Not Specified

47 - 65 (35 - 48) 43 - 57 (32 - 42)


43 - 57 (32 - 42) 41 - 54 (30 - 40)

stick

Requirements
AWS E110C-G H4

Yield Strength(2)
MPa (ksi)

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION(1) As Required per AWS A5.28/A5.28M: 2005

%C

%Mn

%Si

Requirements
AWS E110C-G H4

%S

introduction

(AWS E110C-G H4)

%P

%Cu

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

0.01 - 0.05
0.01 - 0.05

Not Specified(4)

Typical Performance
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2
90% Argon / 10% CO2

0.04 - 0.06
0.04 - 0.06

1.75 - 1.85
1.85 - 1.95

0.55 - 0.65
0.60 - 0.68

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

%Ni(4)

%Cr(4)

%Mo(4)

%V

Requirements
AWS E110C-G H4

Diffusible Hydrogen
(mL/100g)
4

Not Specified(4)

Typical Performance
As-Welded with
75% Argon / 25% CO2
90% Argon / 10% CO2

mig & tig

(3)

(3)

0.01 - 0.10
0.01 - 0.10

0.35 - 0.40
0.35 - 0.40

0.01 - 0.02
0.01 - 0.02

3-4
metal-cored

1.70 - 1.90
1.70 - 1.90

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Metalshield MC-1100

(AWS E110C-G H4)

introduction

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Diameter, Polarity
Shielding Gas

CTWD(5)
mm (in)

0.045 in (1.1 mm)


DC+
90% Argon / 10% CO2

19-25
(3/4-1)

Wire Feed Speed


m/min (in/min)
6.4
8.9
11.4
14.0
16.5

(250)
(350)
(450)
(550)
(650)

Voltage(6)
(volts)

Approx.
Current
(amps)

24-26
25-28
26-29
27-30
28-31

180
225
270
310
345

Melt-Off Rate
kg/hr (lb/hr)
2.9
4.1
5.2
6.4
7.5

Deposition Rate Efficiency


kg/hr (lb/hr)
(%)

(6.4)
(9.0)
(11.5)
(14.1)
(16.6)

2.8
3.9
5.1
6.2
7.4

(6.1)
(8.6)
(11.2)
(13.7)
(16.2)

95
96
97
97
98

Typical all weld metal. (2)Measured with 0.2% offset. (3)See test results disclaimer on pg. 9. (4)Must have a minimum of one or more of the following: 0.50% Nickel, 0.30% Chromium or 0.20%
Molybdenum. (5)To estimate ESO, subtract 3/16 in (4.8 mm) from CTWD. (6)For greater percentage of CO2 shielding gas, increase voltage by 1-2 volts.

(1)

stick

PREHEAT / INTERPASS

mig & tig

Up to 19 mm
(3/4 in)

19 - 38 mm
(3/4 in to 1-1/2 in)

38 - 64 mm
(1-1/2 to 2-1/2 in)

Over 64 mm
(2-2/2 in)

Recommended Minimum
Preheat Temperature

66C (150F)

66C (150F)

79C (175F)

107C (225F)

Recommended Minimum
Interpass Temperature

66C (150F)

66C (150F)

107C (225F)

149C (300F)

NOTE: Consult steel manufacturers recommendations regarding minimum and maximum pre-heat temperature, interpass temperature, and heat input.

metal-cored

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