Class: E7018

AWS: A5.1

Conforms to Certification:  AWS A5.1                ASME SFA A5.1

Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc Electrodes

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.15 max	Ni = 0.30 max
Mn = 1.60 max	Cr = 0.20 max
Si = 0.75 max	Mo = 0.30 max
P = 0.035 max	V = 0.08 max
S = 0.035 max

Note: *Combined elements of Mn + Ni + Cr + Mo + V the limits shall not exceed a combined total of 1.75.*

Application
E7018 is a basic electrode designed to improve deposition rate and bead appearance for welding mild and low alloyed steels under conditions of high restraint.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.07	Mn = 0.87*	Si = 0.61
P = 0.015	S = 0.011	Ni = 0.02*
Cr = 0.03*	Mo = 0.01*	V = 0.01*

 

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties % (Typical) As Welded
Tensile Strength	82,670 psi
Yield Strength	69,610 psi
Elongation in 2″	30%

 

Recommended Welding Parameters
Diameter	Amperage
3/32″	80 – 110
1/8″	100 – 150
5/32″	130 – 200

Current (AC or DCEP)