ARC Stud/Base Metal Combination

 

Stud Material

Base Material

Mild Steel
ST 37.3 K
Stainless
1.4301
Aluminum
Almg 3
MILD STEEL (C < 0.35 %) Excellent Excellent ---
STAINLESS STEEL Excellent Excellent ---
ALUMINUM Almg 3, Almg 5 Alloys --- --- Good*

* Good: Weldable with standard or special equipment depending upon the stud size.

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