The geometry of the strip electrode used in the process of submerged arc hardfacing of continuous casting rolls
The results of the investigation of the influence of the size of the strip electrode on the dilution of the base metal used in the process of submerged arc hardfacing of continuous casting rolls are presented. Increasing the thickness and decreasing the width of the strip electrode (60x0,5 mm, 45x0,7 mm, 30x1,0 mm) results in the changing of the shape and dimensions of the fusion zone of the base metal to enhance the depth and reduce the non-uniformity of fusion penetration. The experimental data show that the dilution ratio of the base metal using the strip electrode 45x0,7 mm, containing 13,5 % chromium, made it possible to obtain more than 11 % chromium in the chemical composition of the third deposited layer. In the process of submerged arc hardfacing increasing the travel speed of the strip electrode (heat source) up to 12 m/hour enhance the dilution ratio of the base metal. Despite this, the chromium content of the third layer is not less than 11 %. At the same time, the improved parameters of the hardfacing process allowed to achieve the better weld shape and to reduce the number of welding defects. When deposited on continuous casting rolls, the chemical composition of the deposited metal insures the corrosion resistance of the rolls and increases their longevity