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What You Must Know About Filler Metals

Understanding these important details will help your shop decide whether a new welding technology is your best way to remain competitive or if a filler metal conversion your best next step.

Posted: April 30, 2015

Metal-cored wires offer distinct operating characteristics compared to other wires and, in many cases, can eliminate unnecessary pre- and post-weld activities like grinding or sandblasting.

To remain competitive, a shop must decide whether a new welding technology is the best alternative or if a filler metal conversion may be the best next step. To understand the important details involved in helping to make this decision, Tim Hensley examines some of the science of filler metals in:

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Tim Hensley

Tim Hensley is a product manager at Hobart Brothers Company, 101 Trade Square East, Troy, OH 45373, 800-424-1543, [email protected], www.hobartbrothers.com.

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