I need some assistance in choosing a grade of steel We are welding a solid steel forging (4"x6" cross section) to a 1" thick A36 plate. Can anyone recommend a grade of steel that would offer maximum strength/hardness without the need of post weld heat treatment. We will be taking this piece of equipment out of service to make the repair, so downtime is going to be a major issue. I am thinking a low to medium carbon steel. Does anyone have any good suggestions (relatively cheap is best, since we will be eating this cost)
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