Rebuilding Caster Rolls
Rebuilding Caster Rolls
Rebuilding Caster Rolls
LINCOLN
ELECTRIC
CONTINUOUS
CASTER ROLL
TYPE OF
ROLL WEAR
ROLL REBUILDING
PROCESS
Ladle
Tundish
Mold
Rolls
Top View
Corrosion
Abrasion
Plastic Deformation
Thermal Fatigue and Cracking
Resists Corrosion
Nickel
Carbon
Determines
As-Welded Hardness
Molybdenum
Resists Softening
During Stress Relief
Vanadium
Resists Softening
During Stress Relief
Mn
Ni
Cr
--
.801.10
Mo
Si
.10.20
--
Surfacing
Layer
(1/2 in. - 12.7 mm)
2
8620
.20.35
Table 1
Typical Caster Roll Body Composition
REPAIR OF
CASTER ROLLS
4130
Side View
1. Butter Pass
2. Buildup Layer
3. Hardfacing Layer
Buildup
Layer
(as required)
Butter Pass
(1/8 in. - 3.2 mm)
Hardfacing Deposits
ROLL
PREPARATION
All cracked or damaged metal should
be removed. Cracks should be
completely gouged out to the full
depth. Clean off any cutting oils or
other foreign materials before welding.
After a butter pass of mild steel, if
desired, buildup of the roll to within
1/2 (12.7 mm) of final radius can be
done using:
Wire
Lincore 8620
Lincore 4130
Lincore 20
Flux
801/802
801/802
801/802
Tyical
Hardness
18 Rc
19 Rc
25 Rc
DEPOSIT
ANALYSIS
Butter Pass
When base material carbon
exceeds 0.30%.
Deposit a 1/8 (3.2mm) low
carbon steel layer.
Mandatory to provide a base other
hardfacing layers can be built upon.
Good Butter pass recommendation is Lincolnweld L-61 and
801 flux.
Buildup Layer(s)
Material often selected to match
the base caster roll material.
Example: With an 8620 alloy,
Lincore 8620 or Lincore 20 would
be used.
Hardfacing Layer(s)
Most common for steel mill rolls
is a modified 420 stainless steel.
Average Carbon content is 0.15%
to 0.20%.
Average Chromium content is
11% to 13%.
THE LINCOLN
SOLUTION
For Hardfacing
Lincore 96S
Weld metal is a type 420 stainless
steel with high carbon content.
High as-welded hardness.
Lincore 410
Low carbon corrosion resistant
deposit.
Softer & more easily machined.
Lincore 410NiMo
Low carbon deposit which tends to
form softer metal than do most
other alloys used on rolls.
Also provides higher toughness.
Lincore 420
Matches most widely used alloy
for caster rolls.
Moderately hard, machinable.
Lincore 423L
Provides an initially softer deposit
than Lincore 420.
Resists further softening during
tempering above 900F (482C).
For Buildup
Lincore 20
High cracking resistance.
High compressive strength.
Metallurgically compatible with
all other wires listed.
Lincore 423Cr
Higher chromium for better corrosion resistance than 423L.
Resists softening during tempering.
Lincore 8620
Slightly softer buildup than Lincore
20 for easier machinability.
Lincore 424A
Higher Nickel version of Lincore
410NiMo.
Lincore 102W
Tool steel deposit.
Retains hardness at high
temperatures.
For guide rolls & work rolls, not
usually used on caster rolls.
Lincore 4130
Similar in hardness to 8620.
Chrome-moly grade for
chrome-moly rolls.
Lincore 102HC
Tool steel deposit with more
carbon than Lincore 102W.
Retains hardness at high
temperatures.
For guide rolls & work rolls, not
usually used on caster rolls.
TYPICAL HARDNESS
Lincore
20
8620
4130
102W 102HC
Rockwell C
23-28
16-20
17-21
48-54
54-60
96S
410
48-54 27-32
410NiMo
420
423L
423Cr
424A
32-40
46-50
41-47
41-47
36-42
Table 2
LINCOLN
ELECTRIC
SUBMERGED ARC
FLUXES
Primary Flux
Recommendation
801 Flux
DEPOSIT
COMPOSITION
Normally, the equipment manufacturers or the steel mills specify the alloy
compositions to be used on their
Lincore
%C
% Mn
% Si
% Cr
% Ni
% Mo
%V
%W
Table 4
20
0.05
0.6
0.4
1.4
2.4
0.4
---
Secondary Flux
Recommendation
802 Flux
801 Flux
802 Flux
880 Flux
Lincore 20
Lincore 8620
Lincore 4130
Lincore 102W
Lincore 102HC
Lincore 96S
Lincore 410
Lincore 410NiMo
Lincore 420
Lincore 423L
Lincore 423Cr
Lincore 424A
Table 3
96S
410
410NiMo
420
423L
423Cr
424A
0.09
0.8
0.3
0.45
0.55
0.15
---
0.23
1.2
0.4
13.0
0.2
----
0.08
0.8
0.4
12.5
-----
0.05
0.8
0.5
13.0
2.0
1.0
---
0.20
1.2
0.5
12.0
-----
0.15
1.2
0.4
11.5
2.0
1.0
0.15
--
0.15
1.2
0.4
13.5
2.0
1.0
0.15
--
0.09
0.8
0.4
13.0
4.5
1.0
---
0.12
1.1
0.3
0.8
-0.2
---
0.28
1.5
0.4
6.5
-1.0
0.15
1.0
0.4
2.1
1.6
6.7
-1.6
0.2
1.3
DIAMETERS
The caster roll Lincore line of products
are available in the following sizes:
3/32 - (2.4mm)
1/8 - (3.2mm)
(1)
5/32 - (4.0mm)
All 3 sizes of each electrode type
are designed for single arc welding
with DC+.
(1)
Typical Semiautomatic
Equipment
HARDFACING
EQUIPMENT
The recommended power sources for
repairing caster rolls with the Lincore
wires are constant voltage machines.
However, many applications use constant current power sources and
achieve satisfactory results. The following power sources and compatible
equipment are some typical recommendations for caster roll rebuilding:
Semiautomatic(2)
Power Sources: DC-600, DC-655 Wire
Feeders: LN-7, LN-8, LN-9
LN-9
DC-600
Typical Automatic
Equipment
Automatic
Power Sources: DC-600(3), DC-655,
DC-1000, DC-1500 Wire Feeder
Controls: NA-3, NA-5
(2)
(3)
STANDARD
PACKAGING
NA-5
DC-1000
50 Lb. Coils
600 Lb. Drums
Lincore 8620 in 700# Drums
LINCOLN
ELECTRIC
WELDING
PARAMETERS
Lincore 20/8620
3/32 (2.4mm)
Lincore 410
3/32 (2.4mm)
Lincore 420
3/32 (2.4mm)
Lincore 4130
3/32 (2.4mm)
Lincore 423L
3/32 (2.4mm)
65
(1.7)
120
(3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
120
(1.7) (3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
120
(1.7) (3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
120
(1.7) (3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
(1.7)
120
(3.0)
175
(4.4)
Approximate
Current (Amps)
270
400
500
250
375
450
250
375
450
300
410
520
250
360
460
Deposition Rate
lbs/hr (kg/hr)
6.7
(3.0)
12.4
(5.6)
18.1
(8.2)
6.5 12.0
(2.9) (5.4)
17.5
(7.9)
6.5 12.0
(2.9) (5.4)
17.5
(7.9)
6.5 12.0
(2.9) (5.4)
17.5
(7.9)
6.0
(2.7)
11.1
(5.0)
16.2
(7.3)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
60
(1.5)
100
(2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
100
(1.5) (2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
100
(1.5) (2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
100
(1.5) (2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
(1.5)
100
(2.5)
140
(3.6)
Approximate
Current (Amps)
400
550
680
350
625
350
625
350
590
350
500
610
Deposition Rate
lbs/hr (kg/hr)
10.4
(4.7)
17.3 24.2
(7.8) (11.0)
9.3
(4.2)
15.5
(7.0)
21.7
(9.8)
5/32 (4.0mm)
500
500
465
5/32 (4.0mm)
55
(1.4)
85
(2.2)
115
(2.9)
55
85
(1.4) (2.2)
115
(2.9)
55
85
(1.4) (2.2)
115
(2.9)
--
55
(1.4)
85
(2.2)
115
(2.9)
Approximate
Current (Amps)
520
725
880
475
800
475
800
--
475
650
775
Deposition Rate
lbs/hr (kg/hr)
--
13.5
(6.1)
Lincore 423Cr
3/32 (2.4mm)
Lincore 424A
3/32 (2.4mm)
650
650
20.8 28.1
(9.4) (12.7)
Lincore 96S
Lincore 102W&102HC Lincore 410NiMo
3/32 (2.4mm)
3/32 (2.4mm)
3/32 (2.4mm)
65
(1.7)
120
(3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
120
(1.7) (3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
120
(1.7) (3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
120
(1.7) (3.0)
175
(4.4)
65
(1.7)
120
(3.0)
175
(4.4)
Approximate
Current (Amps)
250
350
450
225
325
450
250
350
450
240
400
500
250
325
425
Deposition Rate
lbs/hr (kg/hr)
6.0
(2.7)
11.0
(5.0)
16.0
(7.3)
5.8 10.7
(2.6) (4.9)
15.6
(7.1)
5.7 10.6
(2.6) (4.8)
15.5
(7.0)
6.2 11.5
(2.8) (5.2)
16.8
(7.6)
5.8
(2.6)
10.7
(4.9)
15.6
(7.1)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
1/8 (3.2mm)
60
(1.5)
100
(2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
100
(1.5) (2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
100
(1.5) (2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
100
(1.5) (2.5)
140
(3.6)
60
(1.5)
100
(2.5)
140
(3.6)
Approximate
Current (Amps)
375
540
640
350
610
360
635
390
680
325
475
575
Deposition Rate
lbs/hr (kg/hr)
9.9
(4.5)
16.5 23.1
(7.5) (10.5)
9.4
(4.3)
15.6
(7.1)
21.8
(9.9)
5/32 (4.0mm)
500
525
540
5/32 (4.0mm)
5/32 (4.0mm)
55
(1.4)
85
(2.2)
115
(2.9)
55
85
(1.4) (2.2)
115
(2.9)
55
85
(1.4) (2.2)
115
(2.9)
55
85
(1.4) (2.2)
115
(2.9)
55
(1.4)
85
(2.2)
115
(2.9)
Approximate
Current (Amps)
525
675
800
425
725
450
775
500
850
440
575
700
Deposition Rate
lbs/hr (kg/hr)
13.7
(6.2)
21.1 28.5
(9.6) (12.9)
12.8
(5.8)
19.8 26.8
(9.0) (12.2)
600
650
685
96S
Primary
Recommended
Flux
801
801
801
801
802
802
801
802
802
As-Welded
26
36
50
52
43
46
43
51
56
800 (426)
25
39
47
48
42
45
41
50
55
900 (482)
25
38
47
48
46
46
39
50
57
1000 (538)
21
29
33
36
38
38
35
51
50
1100 (593)
13
25
28
30
33
34
31
40
46
1200 (649)
10
19
24
27
32
32
28
35
31
2-Hour Tempering
@ OF (OC)
Table 5
The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing this type of information is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user.
Many variables beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric Company affect the results obtained in applying this type of information. These
variables include, but are not limited to, welding procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design, fabrication methods and
service requirements.
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