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  1. Alex4305

    Rusting 304 SS tank.

    Yes, thank you all for the advice given. We will start implementing these new ideas right away.
  2. Alex4305

    Rusting 304 SS tank.

    Switching to 304L and a keeping the area clear are changes we will implement. Now, do you think that passivating would be necessary even if we change to 304L. Alex Canale Manufacturing Engineer Cecilware Corporation
  3. Alex4305

    Rusting 304 SS tank.

    deanc-there are bare hands handling the metal prior to welding. I'm assuming a good cleaning would be in order prior to welding. Can you recomend any good cleaning solutions that won't be adversive to the welding process. Another question, how will purging prevent the carbon from migrating to...
  4. Alex4305

    Rusting 304 SS tank.

    metengr-switching to 304L sounds like it would be the best solution. I was reading in another section of the forum about rapid quenching in cold water. If I keep using regular 304SS and I use the rapid quenching technique will it minimize the chromium depletion to the heat affected zone? Just...
  5. Alex4305

    Rusting 304 SS tank.

    I'm new to this bulletin board but from what I can see already it looks like a great source of technical info. Well, to my issue. We are having problems with a water tank that we make in house for coffee/tea brewers. The tank is made from 20 GA. 304 SS sheet metal that we stamp, bend and weld...

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