Introduction:

The AWS E FeCr-A1 electrode does not guarantee deposits in a single layer that can counteract the wear of the shredder hammers. Microstructure in the first layer is primary austenite (ɣ- Fe) and an interdendritic eutectic network (austenite and carbide). The hardness is 50 HRC.

Objective:

To evaluate the preheat effect on the hardness and microstructure of deposits obtained with the AWS E FeCr-A1 electrode.

Materials and Methods:

The deposits were obtained on S275JR steel plates, using single and double layer of recharge at room temperature and at 200°C, with shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). The samples were trimmed, polished and etched with Murakami reagent. The microestructure was observed by optical microscope (OM). The Vickers microhardness was determined using a Shimatsu microdurometer.

Results and Discussion:

Microstructure of deposits obtained at room temperature using simple and double layer consist of primary grain of austenite (ɣ- Fe) and eutectic (ɣ- Fe and M7C3). The highest hardness was obtained in the sample with double layer (723 HV). Microstructure of deposit performed at 200°C is composed by large amount of austenite (ɣ- Fe) and lower fraction of eutectic (ɣ- Fe and M7C3).

Conclusions:

With a temperature increase (200°C), predominant microstructure is austenite (ɣ- Fe), and deposit reaches only a hardness of 572 HV, below that indicated for the consumable AWS EFeCr-A1 which is 650 HV.

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