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FIELD WELDING PROCEDURE METHOD

12N617
Process Sheet No. FW0473 Part No. Ver 01, 10-03

Description: Welding Buildup on Manganese Latchbars

Procedure no: FW0473 Drawing no: 12N617
Authorized by: L. Gunnell Date: 11/13/2006
Base metal: (A)P&H 7, WELD JOINT DETAIL:
Welding process: FCAW,SMAW
Filler metal See Esab Wear- ArcWH, or WEAR-
classification: ARC Ni Manganese
Filler metal See Esab Wear- ArcWH, or
specification: WEAR-ARC Ni Manganese
Manual or machine Manual
Shielding gas: NA
Flow rate: NA
Flux: N/A
Single or multiple pass: Multiple Pass
Welding current & polarity: DCEP,DCRP
Position of welding: Horizontal, Vertical
Welding progression: see attached instructions

Preheat temperature Interpass temperature:

Base material Minimum preheat F Min: 70 F Max: 400 F on P&H 7
Thickness Matl. (A) P&H 7 Post heat treatment
To 50 TIME: N/A
Over to 1-1/2 50 TEMPERATURE: NA
Over 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 100 Technique
Over 2-1/2 100 Stringer (x) Weave ( )
If no preheat is specified above and base material is Backing material: Base Material
Below 32, preheat to 70 and maintain Back gouge: YES (x) NO ( )

Additional notes: See attached instructions Inspection: See attached instructions

Method: Visual and Dye Penetrant (PT)
Consumables: (SMAW) See Consumables: (FCAW) See Chart #2
Esab Wear- ArcWH, or WEAR-ARC Ni Manganese
Manganese electrodes and welding wires Chart#2
PROCESS Manufacturer AWS DIAMETER VOLTS WIRE AMPS SHIELD GAS
CLASS FEED
SPEED
SMAW Wear Arc-Ni 5/32 (4.0) - - 140-200 DCEP+
Manganese polarity
SMAW Wear Arc-Ni 5/32 - - 140-185 DCEP+ polarity
Manganese

This process sheet is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Actual dimension to be taken from part print.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove the latchbar from off the dipper and place on a secure table with the end that needs buildup on top.
2. Use a hand grinder to remove about 3/32 inch of the top surface that has been wearing down or hitting the
lacthkeeper. If necessary use the air carbon arc process to remove any spalled or rolled edges in order to clean up the
sides.
3. If available use the dye penetrant test to verify that there are no existing cracks. This is optional depending upon the
latchbar.

4. During the grinding operation do not overheat the manganese or

work hardened the gouged areas.

5. Fit and tack welding runoff tabs on the open ends for the stop and
starts.

6. Use the shield metal arc welding process to buildup the area that has
worn off on the latchbar to its original shape. Refer to engineering
drawing 12N617

7. The welding filler materials to use are listed in front page for
reference.Esab Wear- ArcWH, or WEAR-ARC Ni Manganese.
During the welding sequence do not overheat the manganese base
material, since this will cause reheat cracking.
Runoff tabs on the open ends

The welding preheat on the manganese will be 50 (10 C) to 70 degrees F (21 C). The main concern will be to keep the
interpass temperature below 400 degrees F (204 C). during the welding sequence. This interpass temperature must be
checked with Tempil indicating crayons measured 1/2 inch away from the welding puddle.

This process sheet is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Actual dimension to be taken from part print.
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8. Deposit the welding passes apart from each other to keep the base metal from heating up in one location.

9. Weld the first layer then deposit the welding passes on the next layer as shown below.

10. Next deposit the next layer as shown above.

11. Continue in this sequence until the desired amount of welding buildup is complete. Then use the air carbon arc
process to remove the runoff tabs and grind smooth after.

4. WELDING PRECAUTIONS FOR P&H 7 AUSTENITIC MANGANESE STEEL

Overheating austenitic manganese can result in severe cracking in the base metal adjacent to the weld.

4.1 Do not exceed 400 degrees F (204 C). base metal temperature. (Measured 1/2" (13mm) from the edge of
the deposited weld.) Use 400 degrees F (204 C). temp stick to monitor the base metal temperature.

4.2 Favor the low end of the amperage range and do not travel too slowly. The slower your travel, the higher
the heat build-up will become.

4.3 Do not weave - use the straight drag technique. (Stringer bead technique) (Slight weave allowed on
vertical up with stick)

This process sheet is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Actual dimension to be taken from part print.
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4.4 Do not concentrate welding in a single area. Deposit a weld pass, then move to another area,
letting the first deposit and the adjacent base metal cool before adding more weld passes to the
joint.

4.5 In the event that the base metal is less than 50 degrees F (10 C), preheat the material to not more than 100 degrees F
(37 C) before welding. Use tempil sticks to verify the interpass temperature.

4.6 The use of 400 degrees F (204 C). tempil stick to monitor the base metal temperature 1/2" away from the previously
deposited weld has been a very dependable procedure. If this is followed closely, it will keep the base material well
below the 400 degrees F. (204 C) maximum allowable temperature.

This process sheet is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Actual dimension to be taken from part print.