DAIKOFCW 312

Designed for welding hardenable steels with medium and high carbon content, with or without specific requirements, such as tool steels, shafts, gears, free-cutting steels, dissimilar alloys, bearing layers, overlays, and other similar applications. The combination of high alloy content and ferrite (40-50 FN) ensures exceptional tolerance to dilution across a wide range of hardenable steels and alloys, even with minimal or no preheat. It is particularly effective for welding free-cutting steels or steels with a low Mn:S ratio (especially if <20), where other welding solutions may not prevent hot cracking due to boundary liquation in the fusion zone. The weld deposit is prone to work hardening, providing excellent wear and friction resistance. It is also effective against corrosion and high temperatures up to about 1000 °C. However, it is not recommended for structural applications above 300 °C or for welds requiring post-weld heat treatment due to the risk of embrittlement. Not indicated for heavy joint filling, nor for sub-zero applications where high notch toughness is required.