Er70S-3 Carbon Steel Welding Wire: Technical Specification Sheet

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NOMINAL COMPOSITION:

Carbon .06-.15 % Copper .50 % max.


Manganese 0.90-1.40 % Silicon 0.45-0.75%
Sulfur 0.035 % max. Phosphorus 0.025 % max.
Nickel 0.15 % max. Chromium 0.15 % max.
Vanadium 0.03% max. Molybdenum 0.15 % max.
Iron Balance Others Total .50 % max.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Density lbs/cu in .283
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AS WELDED
Shielding Gas CO
2
75%Ar/25%CO
2
98%Ar/2%O
2

Tensile Strength(psi) 74-77,000 75-78,000 80-83,000
Yield Strength(psi) 60,400 62-65,000 64-66,200
Elongation % in 2 28% 25.6% 22.2%
Reduction of area 35-70% 35-70% 35-70%
Charpy V-notch ft. lbs. 78-81 63-65 58-61




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Safety Information:
WARNING: PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand this information.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.
HEAT RAYS (INFRARED RADIATION) from flame or hot metal can injure eyes.
Before use, read and understand the manufacturers instructions, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
and your employer's safety practices.
Keep your head out of fumes.
Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the flame, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and
the general area.
Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
See American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, published by the
American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126; OSHA Safety and Health
Standards, available from the U.S. Government Office, Washington, DC 20402

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Any suggestion of product applications or results is given without representation or warranty, either expressed or
implied. Without exception or limitation, there are no warranties of merchantability or of fitness for particular
purpose or application. The user must fully evaluate every process and application in all aspects, including
suitability, compliance with applicable law and non-infringement of the rights of others. J.W. Harris Co., Inc. and its
affiliates shall have no liability in respect thereof.

J.W. HARRIS CO., INC.
4501 Quality Place
Mason OH 45040-1971
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET
ER70S-3 CARBON STEEL
WELDING WIRE

For technical support and product information, visit our web site at www.jwharris.com.





APPLICATION:
Used for general steel fabrication: automotive structures, small trailers, roof joist, railcar
repair, exercise equipment, furniture and other types of mild steels.

* RECOMMENDED WELDING PARAMETERS:
GMAW(MIG) Parameters (DC Reverse Polarity) Electrode Positive Spray transfer
Wire Diameter Amps Volts Argon/ 1-5% O
2
Wire Feed ipm
.023 85-170 23-27 25 360-620
.030 135-230 24-28 25 390-670
.035 165-300 24-28 30 360-520
.045 200-375 24-30 30-35 210-390
1/16 275-500 24-32 40 150-360
3/32 300-600 24-33 50 75-125

GTAW (Tig) Parameters (DCSP) 2 %Thoriated Tungsten Electrode negative
(1)

Material Tungsten dia.
(1)
Filler Wire Size Amps Gas Cup Argon(cfh)
1/16 1/16 1/16 100-140 3/8 20
3/32 1/16 1/16 100-160 3/8 20
1/8 3/32 1/16 125-200 7/16 20
3/16 3/32 3/32 150-250 7/16 25
1/4 1/8 1/8 150-250 1/2 25
3/8 1/8 1/8 150-275 1/2 25
1/2 1/8 1/8 150-300 1/2 25

* All parameters are suggested as basic guidelines and will vary depending on
joint design number of passes , and other factors .

SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE : AISI/AWS A5.18 & ASME SFA 5.18 ER 70S-3

J.W. Harris Co., Inc. Customer Service: 800-733-4533
4501 Quality Place 800-733-4043
Mason, Ohio 45040 Technical Service: 800-733-5956 ext. 6192
Facsimile: 513-754-8778
E-mail: [email protected]
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For technical support and product information, visit our web site at www.jwharris.com.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEET
ER70S-3 CARBON STEEL
WELDING WIRE

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