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  1. Phil174

    455 S.S. tube rusting after welding

    Yes , we use fittings on the 455 tube and have a source of Argon that purges during welding , parts are washed in kerosene and then washed with soap and water.
  2. Phil174

    455 S.S. tube rusting after welding

    First of all thank you for the information , I have only been working for this Company for a few months and am not completely sure as to the history of the Tool in question , I don't know the exact procedure as to cleaning and handling before and after surgery and at this point we are looking...
  3. Phil174

    455 S.S. tube rusting after welding

    Yes it is Carpanter's 455 SS , I belive the Co. that I sub contract for heat treats at H900 or 482 C for 1 Hour , and yes it is very much rust .
  4. Phil174

    455 S.S. tube rusting after welding

    I am welding a handle made from 17-4 S.S. to a machined tube made from 455 S.S., parts are joined together via GTAW with 17-4 S.S. filler , units are cleaned heat treated and passavated , the completed part is a Orthopedic Surgery Tool, problem is that we are getting rust on the 455 tube bore ...

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