Patent References 2444654 2499827 3196537 3778588 Method of joining nodular cast iron to steel by means of fusion welding Patent #: 4817859 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 568836 filed on 12/07/1995US Classes:228/225, Plural filler applying219/137R, Process228/232, Including preheating228/262.4Ferrous metal memberExaminersPrimary: Ramsey, Kenneth J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB23K 009/235Foreign Application Priority Data1994-12-09 FRAbstractThe invention relates to the welding of cast-iron castings.The process for the fusion welding of spheroidal-graphite cast-iron castings comprises the following steps:a) a preheat at a temperature of between 230° and 300° C. is carried out before buttering the zone of the casting to be welded;b) a heat treatment at a temperature of between 800° and 920° C. is applied to the buttering for a suitable period and .then a cooling cycle is carried out;c) again, a preheat of the buttering is carried out at a temperature of between 130° and 200° C. and followed by a finish weld.Application to the repair of cast-iron castings and to the joining of cast-iron castings together or to steel castings. | |