{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "asset_type": "compatibility", "body": "Which filler metals ESAB recommends for welding a given ASTM steel grade, and which of its four preheat groups (A-D) that grade falls in. Answers 'what ESAB rod do I use to weld ASTM A106 Grade C pipe'. WHICH WELDING PROCESSES THESE PAGES COVER: all six that the source covers, as of 2026-09-16. ESAB's table runs across FACING pages. The left page carries the preheat group, stick (SMAW) and gas-shielded wire/rod (GMAW/GTAW); the right page recommends fillers for the same grade rows under submerged arc (SAW), gas-shielded flux-cored (FCAW), self-shielded flux-cored (FCAW) and metal-cored (MCAW). 699 of the 794 records now answer at least one of those four. The other 95 give the left page only, for two different reasons, and neither is an omission that can be quietly filled in: 57 of them sit in 10 ASTM blocks (A269, A487, A508, A333, A334, A420, A989, A536, A494, A589) where one row of the block is blank on the right and nothing in the PDF says WHICH end it is blank at, so every row in the block could be shifted by one; the remaining 38 are rows where ESAB prints no right-hand recommendation at all. A row we cannot place is left empty rather than guessed, because guessing would invent a welding recommendation for a named steel. HOW THE ROW ALIGNMENT WAS PROVED, since the right page carries no ASTM or grade column and a row's only identity is its position: every block is anchored in a second, column-major reading of the same PDF and its four left-hand columns consumed out of that reading character for character, then each row placed by the span of the surviving blank lines rather than by packing lines from the top. That is checked against the source itself, not assumed -- of the 704 placed rows, 347 name an alloy on BOTH pages (308L, B3, 2209, NiCrMo-3), and in all 347 the two pages agree; shifting the join by one row inside the same block drops that agreement to 36%. The hand check the brief asked for passes: A47 and A48 both read 'OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0' on the left and both land on 'NC 55' under gas-shielded flux-cored with the other three processes blank. Every record comes from one section of one manufacturer's databook, headed on the page itself as 'Recommended ESAB Filler Metals' -- so this is that vendor's advice, not a vendor-neutral cross-reference, and the name says so. Two things follow from that. First, the filler values are ESAB product names (Atom Arc 7018, Spoolarc 120, OK 61.81) and ESAB group codes, and a group code is defined separately for each welding process: 'Group 1' for stick means SW 6010 / SW 10P / SW 6011 / SW 6013 / SW 7014, while 'Group 1' for MIG means Spoolarc 29S / 82 / 86 / 87HP / Aristorod 12.50. Same label, different products; the databook expands both in its own legend at printed page 7-2, and each record now carries the expansion for the group its own row names, quoted from under that legend's process heading. Second, the preheat value is a letter and not a temperature: A-D index a preheat-temperature-by-steel-thickness table at the head of the section. That table is now carried too, so a record states the temperatures its letter points to rather than only the letter -- but they remain what the source calls 'suggested ranges', adding 'Check your welding procedure for a more specific preheat temperature.' A vendor-neutral version of this cross-reference does exist but is sold rather than published: AWS's Filler Metal Comparison Charts (FMC:2000). Adding a second manufacturer's catalog would put a second brand's product codes beside these, not turn either into generic ones.\n", "description": "Which filler metals ESAB recommends for welding a given ASTM steel grade, and which of its four preheat groups (A-D) that grade falls in. Answers 'what ESAB rod do I use to weld ASTM A106 Grade C pipe'. WHICH WELDING PROCESSES THESE PAGES COVER: all six that the source covers, as of 2026-09-16. ESAB's table runs across FACING pages. The left page carries the preheat group, stick (SMAW) and gas-shielded wire/rod (GMAW/GTAW); the right page recommends fillers for the same grade rows under submerged arc (SAW), gas-shielded flux-cored (FCAW), self-shielded flux-cored (FCAW) and metal-cored (MCAW). 699 of the 794 records now answer at least one of those four. The other 95 give the left page only, for two different reasons, and neither is an omission that can be quietly filled in: 57 of them sit in 10 ASTM blocks (A269, A487, A508, A333, A334, A420, A989, A536, A494, A589) where one row of the block is blank on the right and nothing in the PDF says WHICH end it is blank at, so every row in the block could be shifted by one; the remaining 38 are rows where ESAB prints no right-hand recommendation at all. A row we cannot place is left empty rather than guessed, because guessing would invent a welding recommendation for a named steel. HOW THE ROW ALIGNMENT WAS PROVED, since the right page carries no ASTM or grade column and a row's only identity is its position: every block is anchored in a second, column-major reading of the same PDF and its four left-hand columns consumed out of that reading character for character, then each row placed by the span of the surviving blank lines rather than by packing lines from the top. That is checked against the source itself, not assumed -- of the 704 placed rows, 347 name an alloy on BOTH pages (308L, B3, 2209, NiCrMo-3), and in all 347 the two pages agree; shifting the join by one row inside the same block drops that agreement to 36%. The hand check the brief asked for passes: A47 and A48 both read 'OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0' on the left and both land on 'NC 55' under gas-shielded flux-cored with the other three processes blank. Every record comes from one section of one manufacturer's databook, headed on the page itself as 'Recommended ESAB Filler Metals' -- so this is that vendor's advice, not a vendor-neutral cross-reference, and the name says so. Two things follow from that. First, the filler values are ESAB product names (Atom Arc 7018, Spoolarc 120, OK 61.81) and ESAB group codes, and a group code is defined separately for each welding process: 'Group 1' for stick means SW 6010 / SW 10P / SW 6011 / SW 6013 / SW 7014, while 'Group 1' for MIG means Spoolarc 29S / 82 / 86 / 87HP / Aristorod 12.50. Same label, different products; the databook expands both in its own legend at printed page 7-2, and each record now carries the expansion for the group its own row names, quoted from under that legend's process heading. Second, the preheat value is a letter and not a temperature: A-D index a preheat-temperature-by-steel-thickness table at the head of the section. That table is now carried too, so a record states the temperatures its letter points to rather than only the letter -- but they remain what the source calls 'suggested ranges', adding 'Check your welding procedure for a more specific preheat temperature.' A vendor-neutral version of this cross-reference does exist but is sold rather than published: AWS's Filler Metal Comparison Charts (FMC:2000). Adding a second manufacturer's catalog would put a second brand's product codes beside these, not turn either into generic ones.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-16", "key_field": "astm_spec", "licence": "Factual compilation with source citation. Manufacturer catalog data (ESAB) taken as facts with short attributed quotes linking back to the published databook; the databook itself is not reproduced.", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "dataset", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A508", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A508\n\n**Class or grade:** 1, 1A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A508   1, 1A                                               A         AA 7018-SR                       Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "1-1a-a508.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1, 1A", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "1-1a-a508", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-SR", "source_quote": "A508   1, 1A                                               A         AA 7018-SR                       Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A508 \u00b7 1, 1A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A541", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A541\n\n**Class or grade:** 1, 1A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A541   1, 1A                            A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "1-1a-a541.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1, 1A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1-1a-a541", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR", "source_quote": "A541   1, 1A                            A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A541 \u00b7 1, 1A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A873", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A873\n\n**Class or grade:** 1, 2, 3, 4\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B3L\n\n> DS 9000-B3/9000-B3L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A873   1, 2, 3, 4                                          B         AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B3L", "file": "1-2-3-4-a873.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "1, 2, 3, 4", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1-2-3-4-a873", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B3L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A873   1, 2, 3, 4                                          B         AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A873 \u00b7 1, 2, 3, 4 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A266", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A266\n\n**Class or grade:** 1,2,4\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 86/ 87HP, AROD 12.50\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 1\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A266   1,2,4                                            B         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             SA 86/ 87HP, AROD 12.50\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "1-2-4-a266.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 86/ 87HP, AROD 12.50", "grade_class": "1,2,4", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1-2-4-a266", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71 DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 DS II70T-12H4/T-75/II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A266   1,2,4                                            B         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             SA 86/ 87HP, AROD 12.50", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A266 \u00b7 1,2,4 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A782", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A782\n\n**Class or grade:** 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 10018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A782   1                                                A         AA 10018                                 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "1-a782.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1-a782", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 10018", "source_quote": "A782   1                                                A         AA 10018                                 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A782 \u00b7 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A709", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A709\n\n**Class or grade:** 100, 100W, HPS 100W\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 110/T-115\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A709 36, 50, 50S A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50W, HPS 50W A AA 8018 SA 75 HPS 70W A AA 9018 100, 100W, HPS 100W B AA T SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 110/T-115", "file": "100-100w-hps-100w-a709.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "100, 100W, HPS 100W", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "100-100w-hps-100w-a709", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A709 36, 50, 50S A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50W, HPS 50W A AA 8018 SA 75 HPS 70W A AA 9018 100, 100W, HPS 100W B AA T SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A709 \u00b7 100, 100W, HPS 100W \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A512", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A512\n\n**Class or grade:** 1008 - 1025\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A512   1008 - 1025                                                   Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1008-1025-a512.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1008 - 1025", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1008-1025-a512", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A512   1008 - 1025                                                   Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A512 \u00b7 1008 - 1025 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A513", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A513\n\n**Class or grade:** 1008 - 1025\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A513   1008 - 1025                                                   Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1008-1025-a513.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1008 - 1025", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1008-1025-a513", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A513   1008 - 1025                                                   Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A513 \u00b7 1008 - 1025 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A108", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A108\n\n**Class or grade:** 1008-1030\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A108   1008-1030                        A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1008-1030-a108.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1008-1030", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1008-1030-a108", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A108   1008-1030                        A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A108 \u00b7 1008-1030 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A576", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A576\n\n**Class or grade:** 1008 thru 1025\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A576   1008 thru 1025                           Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1008-thru-1025-a576.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1008 thru 1025", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1008-thru-1025-a576", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A576   1008 thru 1025                           Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A576 \u00b7 1008 thru 1025 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A311", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A311\n\n**Class or grade:** 1018\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1 or 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A311   1018                                                       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 or 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1018-a311.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1018", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1018-a311", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A311   1018                                                       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A311 \u00b7 1018 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A513", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A513\n\n**Class or grade:** 1025 - 1035\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A513 1008 - 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 - 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1025-1035-a513.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1025 - 1035", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1025-1035-a513", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A513 1008 - 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 - 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A513 \u00b7 1025 - 1035 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A576", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A576\n\n**Class or grade:** 1025 thru 1035\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A576 1008 thru 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 thru 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1025-thru-1035-a576.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1025 thru 1035", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1025-thru-1035-a576", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A576 1008 thru 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 thru 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A576 \u00b7 1025 thru 1035 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A512", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A512\n\n**Class or grade:** 1030, 1035\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A512 1008 - 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1030, 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "1030-1035-a512.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "1030, 1035", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1030-1035-a512", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A512 1008 - 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1030, 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A512 \u00b7 1030, 1035 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A311", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A311\n\n**Class or grade:** 1035\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 90K2\n\n> DS II 90K2 CW 80-D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80-D2\n\n> DS II 90K2 CW 80-D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A311 1018 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1035 B AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 90K2", "file": "1035-a311.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "1035", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1035-a311", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80-D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 90K2 CW 80-D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "DS II 90K2 CW 80-D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A311 1018 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1035 B AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A311 \u00b7 1035 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A576", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A576\n\n**Class or grade:** 1035 thri 1040\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 80D-2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D-2\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 80D-2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A576 1008 thru 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 thru 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 1035 thri 1040 B AA 8018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4", "file": "1035-thri-1040-a576.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "1035 thri 1040", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1035-thri-1040-a576", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D-2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 80D-2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 80D-2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A576 1008 thru 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 thru 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 1035 thri 1040 B AA 8018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A576 \u00b7 1035 thri 1040 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A513", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A513\n\n**Class or grade:** 1040\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D-2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D-2\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D-2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A513 1008 - 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 - 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 1040 B AA 8018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "file": "1040-a513.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "1040", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1040-a513", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D-2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D-2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D-2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A513 1008 - 1025 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 1025 - 1035 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 1040 B AA 8018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A513 \u00b7 1040 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A148", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A148\n\n**Class or grade:** 105-85\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 10018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 100\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 100\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 100\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A148 80-40, 80-50 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 90-60 C AA 9018 SA 83/95 105-85 C AA 10018 SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100", "file": "105-85-a148.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "105-85", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "105-85-a148", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 100", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 100", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA 10018", "source_quote": "A148 80-40, 80-50 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 90-60 C AA 9018 SA 83/95 105-85 C AA 10018 SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A148 \u00b7 105-85 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 10A, 11B, 12B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "10a-11b-12b-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "10A, 11B, 12B", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "10a-11b-12b-a487", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 10A, 11B, 12B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A541", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A541\n\n**Class or grade:** 11 Cl 4\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2 B AA 9018-SR/8018-NM SA 83 11 Cl 4 B AA 8018-CM ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2", "file": "11-cl-4-a541.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "11 Cl 4", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "11-cl-4-a541", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM", "source_quote": "A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2 B AA 9018-SR/8018-NM SA 83 11 Cl 4 B AA 8018-CM ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A541 \u00b7 11 Cl 4 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A148", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A148\n\n**Class or grade:** 115-95\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 12018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS T-115/II 110\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A148 80-40, 80-50 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 90-60 C AA 9018 SA 83/95 105-85 C AA 10018 SA 120 115-95 C AA 12018 SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS T-115/II 110", "file": "115-95-a148.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "115-95", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "115-95-a148", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA 12018", "source_quote": "A148 80-40, 80-50 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 90-60 C AA 9018 SA 83/95 105-85 C AA 10018 SA 120 115-95 C AA 12018 SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A148 \u00b7 115-95 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 13A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 400 min\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-SR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "13a-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "13A", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "13a-a487", "preheat_group": "400 min", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-SR", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A487 \u00b7 13A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 13B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 400 min\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "13b-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "13B", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "13b-a487", "preheat_group": "400 min", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A487 \u00b7 13B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 14A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 400 min\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 12018\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T 14A 400 min AA 12018\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "14a-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "14A", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "14a-a487", "preheat_group": "400 min", "smaw_filler": "AA 12018", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T 14A 400 min AA 12018", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A487 \u00b7 14A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 16A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T 14A 400 min AA 12018 16A AA 8018\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "16a-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "16A", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "16a-a487", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T 14A 400 min AA 12018 16A AA 8018", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A487 \u00b7 16A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A890", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A890\n\n**Class or grade:** 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n>  A890   1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A                                        OK 68.53                                 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "1a-1b-2a-3a-5a-6a-a890.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1a-1b-2a-3a-5a-6a-a890", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A890   1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A                                        OK 68.53                                 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A890 \u00b7 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A995", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A995\n\n**Class or grade:** 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n>  A995    1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A                    OK 68.53                        Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "1b-2a-3a-5a-6a-a995.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "1b-2a-3a-5a-6a-a995", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A995    1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A                    OK 68.53                        Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A995 \u00b7 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A782", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A782\n\n**Class or grade:** 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115, DS II 110\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS T-115, DS II 110\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115, DS II 110\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A782 1 A AA 10018 SA 95 2 B AA T SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS T-115, DS II 110", "file": "2-a782.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "2-a782", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115, DS II 110", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115, DS II 110", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A782 1 A AA 10018 SA 95 2 B AA T SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A782 \u00b7 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A541", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A541\n\n**Class or grade:** 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D2/88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D2/88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2/88HS Ni1\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D2/88HS Ni1\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "file": "2-cl-1-3-cl-1-1c-a541.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "2-cl-1-3-cl-1-1c-a541", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2/88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D2/88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D2/88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 80D2/88HS Ni1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A541 \u00b7 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A541", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A541\n\n**Class or grade:** 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-SR/8018-NM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 44\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2/4130-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2/4130-SR\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2/4130-SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2 B AA 9018-SR/8018-NM SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2/4130-SR", "file": "2-cl-2-3-cl-2-a541.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "2-cl-2-3-cl-2-a541", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2/4130-SR", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2/4130-SR", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-SR/8018-NM", "source_quote": "A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2 B AA 9018-SR/8018-NM SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A541 \u00b7 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A508", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A508\n\n**Class or grade:** 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-NM\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "2-class-1-3-class-1-a508.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "2 Class 1, 3 Class 1", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "2-class-1-3-class-1-a508", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-NM", "source_quote": "A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A508 \u00b7 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A508", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A508\n\n**Class or grade:** 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 A AA 9018-SR\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "2-class-2-3-class-2-a508.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "2 Class 2, 3 Class 2", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "2-class-2-3-class-2-a508", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-SR", "source_quote": "A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 A AA 9018-SR", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A508 \u00b7 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** 2\u00bcCr\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "2-cr-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "2\u00bcCr", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "2-cr-a691", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 2\u00bcCr \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A666", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A666\n\n**Class or grade:** 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A666   201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N                        AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "201-202-301-302-304-304n-a666.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "201-202-301-302-304-304n-a666", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A666   201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N                        AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A666 \u00b7 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 201, 301, 302, 304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A240   201, 301, 302, 304                                    AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L           Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "201-301-302-304-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "201, 301, 302, 304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "201-301-302-304-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L", "source_quote": "A240   201, 301, 302, 304                                    AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L           Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 201, 301, 302, 304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 201, 302, 304. 308\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A276   201, 302, 304. 308                                         AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "201-302-304-308-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "201, 302, 304. 308", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "201-302-304-308-a276", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A276   201, 302, 304. 308                                         AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 201, 302, 304. 308 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 201, 302\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A473   201, 302                                     AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "201-302-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "201, 302", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "201-302-a473", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A473   201, 302                                     AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 201, 302 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A666", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A666\n\n**Class or grade:** 201L, 201LN, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A666 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 201LN, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "201l-201ln-301l-301ln-304l-304ln-a666.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "201L, 201LN, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "201l-201ln-301l-301ln-304l-304ln-a666", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A666 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 201LN, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A666 \u00b7 201L, 201LN, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "201l-301l-301ln-304l-304ln-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "201l-301l-301ln-304l-304ln-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 202, 304H, 304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "202-304h-304n-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "202, 304H, 304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "202-304h-304n-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 202, 304H, 304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 202, 304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "202-304n-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "202, 304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "202-304n-a276", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 202, 304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 202\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "202-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "202", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "202-a473", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 202 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A832", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A832\n\n**Class or grade:** 21V, 22V, 23V\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A832   21V, 22V, 23V                                       C         AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L                      ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "21v-22v-23v-a832.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "21V, 22V, 23V", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "21v-22v-23v-a832", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A832   21V, 22V, 23V                                       C         AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L                      ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A832 \u00b7 21V, 22V, 23V \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A541", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A541\n\n**Class or grade:** 22 Cl 3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2 B AA 9018-SR/8018-NM SA 83 11 Cl 4 B AA 8018-CM ER80S-B2 22 Cl 3 B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3", "file": "22-cl-3-a541.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "22 Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "22-cl-3-a541", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM", "source_quote": "A541 1, 1A A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018 SR Group 1 2 Cl 1, 3 Cl 1, 1C B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 2 Cl 2, 3 Cl 2 B AA 9018-SR/8018-NM SA 83 11 Cl 4 B AA 8018-CM ER80S-B2 22 Cl 3 B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A541 \u00b7 22 Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A508", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A508\n\n**Class or grade:** 22 Class3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 A AA 9018-SR 4N Class 1, 5 Class 1 B AA T 22 Class3 C AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "22-class3-a508.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "22 Class3", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "22-class3-a508", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM", "source_quote": "A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 A AA 9018-SR 4N Class 1, 5 Class 1 B AA T 22 Class3 C AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A508 \u00b7 22 Class3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 2A, 11A, 12A,\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-NM\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A487   2A, 11A, 12A,                                       C         AA 8018-NM\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "2a-11a-12a-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "2A, 11A, 12A,", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "2a-11a-12a-a487", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-NM", "source_quote": "A487   2A, 11A, 12A,                                       C         AA 8018-NM", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 2A, 11A, 12A, \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 2B, 2C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 10018MM\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "2b-2c-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "2B, 2C", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "2b-2c-a487", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 10018MM", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 2B, 2C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A266", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A266\n\n**Class or grade:** 3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A266 1,2,4 B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 86/ 87HP, AROD 12.50 3 C AA 7018-Mo/8018-SR SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4", "file": "3-a266.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "3-a266", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1/II 80Ni1H4 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A266 1,2,4 B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 86/ 87HP, AROD 12.50 3 C AA 7018-Mo/8018-SR SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A266 \u00b7 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A782", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A782\n\n**Class or grade:** 3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 12018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A782 1 A AA 10018 SA 95 2 B AA T SA 120 3 B AA 12018 SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "3-a782.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "3-a782", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA 12018", "source_quote": "A782 1 A AA 10018 SA 95 2 B AA T SA 120 3 B AA 12018 SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A782 \u00b7 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 302\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A479   302                                                           AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "302-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "302", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "302-a479", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A479   302                                                           AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 302 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A167", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A167\n\n**Class or grade:** 302B, 308\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308H\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A167   302B, 308                                AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                    Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "302b-308-a167.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "302B, 308", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "302b-308-a167", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308H SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308H", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A167   302B, 308                                AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                    Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A167 \u00b7 302B, 308 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A793", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A793\n\n**Class or grade:** 304, 304L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A793   304, 304L                                                  AR 308L                                  Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "304-304l-a793.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "304, 304L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "304-304l-a793", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A793   304, 304L                                                  AR 308L                                  Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A793 \u00b7 304, 304L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 304, 308\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "304-308-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "304, 308", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "304-308-a473", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 304, 308 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 304, 308\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "304-308-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "304, 308", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "304-308-a479", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 304, 308 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25,\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "304-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "304", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "304-a269", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25,", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** 304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A358   304                                                                             AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "304-a358.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "304-a358", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A358   304                                                                             AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A358 \u00b7 304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** 304H, 304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "304h-304n-a358.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "304H, 304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "304h-304n-a358", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A358 \u00b7 304H, 304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 304H, 304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "304h-304n-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "304H, 304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "304h-304n-a479", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 304H, 304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 310S, 310H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310 AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310 AR MC316L\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "310s-310h-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "310S, 310H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "310s-310h-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310 AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310 AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 310S, 310H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 310S, 310H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "310s-310h-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "310S, 310H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "310s-310h-a479", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 310S, 310H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** 310S\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/OK Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/OK Autrod 310\n\n> A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "310s-a358.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "310S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "310s-a358", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/OK Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/OK Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A358 \u00b7 310S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A666", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A666\n\n**Class or grade:** 316, 316N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A666 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 201LN, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316, 316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316-316n-a666.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316, 316N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316-316n-a666", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A666 201, 202, 301, 302, 304, 304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 201LN, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316, 316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A666 \u00b7 316, 316N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "316-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "316-a269", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316-a276", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316-a473", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316-a479", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316h-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316h-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 316H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** 316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n> A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "316h-a358.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "316H", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "316h-a358", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A358 \u00b7 316H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316h-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316h-a479", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 316H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 316L, 316LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "316l-316ln-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316L, 316LN", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "316l-316ln-a269", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 316L, 316LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 316L, 444\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316l-444-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316L, 444", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316l-444-a240", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 316L, 444 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 316L, 444\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316l-444-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316L, 444", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316l-444-a479", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 316L, 444 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "316l-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "316l-a473", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 317\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "317-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "317", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "317-a269", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 317 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 317\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "317-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "317", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "317-a276", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 317 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 317\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "317-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "317", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "317-a479", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 317 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "317l-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "317L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "317l-a240", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 317L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "321-321h-347-347h-348-348h-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "321-321h-347-347h-348-348h-a240", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "321-321h-347-347h-348-348h-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "321-321h-347-347h-348-348h-a479", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 321, 347, 348\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "321-347-348-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "321, 347, 348", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "321-347-348-a269", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 321, 347, 348 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 321, 347, 348\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "321-347-348-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "321, 347, 348", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "321-347-348-a276", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 321, 347, 348 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** 321, 347, 348\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "321-347-348-a358.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "321, 347, 348", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "321-347-348-a358", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A358 \u00b7 321, 347, 348 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 321, 347, 348\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.8161.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "321-347-348-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "321, 347, 348", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "321-347-348-a473", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.8161.85", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 321, 347, 348 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1005", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1005\n\n**Class or grade:** 35\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A1005   35                            A       SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "35-a1005.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "35", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "35-a1005", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1005   35                            A       SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1005 \u00b7 35 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1006", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1006\n\n**Class or grade:** 35\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A1006   35                            A       SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "35-a1006.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "35", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "35-a1006", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1006   35                            A       SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1006 \u00b7 35 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1024", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1024\n\n**Class or grade:** 35\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A1024   35                            A       SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "35-a1024.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "35", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "35-a1024", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1024   35                            A       SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1024 \u00b7 35 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A984", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A984\n\n**Class or grade:** 35\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A984   35                                                  A         SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "35-a984.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "35", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "35-a984", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A984   35                                                  A         SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A984 \u00b7 35 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A769", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A769\n\n**Class or grade:** 36, 40, 45, 50, 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A769   36, 40, 45, 50, 60                               A         Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "36-40-45-50-60-a769.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "36, 40, 45, 50, 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "36-40-45-50-60-a769", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "source_quote": "A769   36, 40, 45, 50, 60                               A         Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A769 \u00b7 36, 40, 45, 50, 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A709", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A709\n\n**Class or grade:** 36, 50, 50S\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A709   36, 50, 50S                                            A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "36-50-50s-a709.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "36, 50, 50S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "36-50-50s-a709", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A709   36, 50, 50S                                            A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A709 \u00b7 36, 50, 50S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** 3CR, 5CR\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 3CR, 5CR D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "3cr-5cr-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "3CR, 5CR", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "3cr-5cr-a691", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS B6", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 3CR, 5CR D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 3CR, 5CR \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A615", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A615\n\n**Class or grade:** 40\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group4\n\n> Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A615   40                                         A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "40-a615.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "40", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "40-a615", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A615   40                                         A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A615 \u00b7 40 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A704", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A704\n\n**Class or grade:** 40\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group4\n\n> Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A704   40                                                     A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "40-a704.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "40", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "40-a704", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A704   40                                                     A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A704 \u00b7 40 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A176", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A176\n\n**Class or grade:** 403\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H,\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A176   403                              C       AR 309/309H,\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "403-a176.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "403", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "403-a176", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H,", "source_quote": "A176   403                              C       AR 309/309H,", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A176 \u00b7 403 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 405\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "405-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "405", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "405-a473", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 405 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 405\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "405-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "405", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "405-a479", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 405 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 405, S41500\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "405-s41500-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "405, S41500", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "405-s41500-a240", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 405, S41500 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 405, S41500\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "405-s41500-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "405, S41500", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "405-s41500-a269", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A269 \u00b7 405, S41500 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 405, S41500\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "405-s41500-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "405, S41500", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "405-s41500-a276", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 405, S41500 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 409, S40910, S40920, S40930\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC409Ti\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "409-s40910-s40920-s40930-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "grade_class": "409, S40910, S40920, S40930", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "409-s40910-s40920-s40930-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC409Ti", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 409, S40910, S40920, S40930\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "409-s40910-s40920-s40930-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "grade_class": "409, S40910, S40920, S40930", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "409-s40910-s40920-s40930-a269", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A269 \u00b7 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A572", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A572\n\n**Class or grade:** 42, 50, 55\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A572   42, 50, 55                       A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "42-50-55-a572.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "42, 50, 55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "42-50-55-a572", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A572   42, 50, 55                       A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A572 \u00b7 42, 50, 55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 429\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L, OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "429-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "grade_class": "429", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "429-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L, OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 429 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 429\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L, OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "429-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "grade_class": "429", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "429-a269", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L, OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 429 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 429\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L, OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "429-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "grade_class": "429", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "429-a276", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L, OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 429 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 429\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L, OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "429-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "grade_class": "429", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "429-a473", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L, OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 429 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** 430\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Flux 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> Flux 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> Flux 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "430-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "430", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "430-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Flux 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Flux 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "Flux 10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 430 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** 430\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "430-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "430", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "430-a269", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 430 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** 430\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 SB 2209 AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 SB 2209 AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 SB 2209 AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "430-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "430", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "430-a276", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 SB 2209 AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 SB 2209 AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 SB 2209 AR MC/MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 430 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 430\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "430-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "430", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "430-a473", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 430 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** 430\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "430-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "430", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "430-a479", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 430 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A675", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A675\n\n**Class or grade:** 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A675   45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70                     B         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - 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Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A675   45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70                     B         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A675 \u00b7 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A663", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A663\n\n**Class or grade:** 45, 50, 55, 60, 65\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A663   45, 50, 55, 60, 65                         A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "45-50-55-60-65-a663.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "45, 50, 55, 60, 65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "45-50-55-60-65-a663", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A663   45, 50, 55, 60, 65                         A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A663 \u00b7 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A769", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A769\n\n**Class or grade:** 45W, 50W\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-W\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A769 36, 40, 45, 50, 60 A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 45W, 50W A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "45w-50w-a769.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "45W, 50W", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "45w-50w-a769", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/W", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-W", "source_quote": "A769 36, 40, 45, 50, 60 A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 45W, 50W A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A769 \u00b7 45W, 50W \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 4A, 4C, 13A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "4a-4c-13a-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "4A, 4C, 13A", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "4a-4c-13a-a487", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-SR", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 4A, 4C, 13A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A890", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A890\n\n**Class or grade:** 4A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n> A890 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 4A OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "4a-a890.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "4A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "4a-a890", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A890 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 4A OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A890 \u00b7 4A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A995", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A995\n\n**Class or grade:** 4A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n> A995 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 4A OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "4a-a995.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "4A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "4a-a995", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A995 1B, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 4A OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A995 \u00b7 4A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 4B, 4D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "4b-4d-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "4B, 4D", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "4b-4d-a487", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 4B, 4D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 4E\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 12018\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "4e-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "4E", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "4e-a487", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 12018", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 4E \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A508", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A508\n\n**Class or grade:** 4N Class 1, 5 Class 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 A AA 9018-SR 4N Class 1, 5 Class 1 B AA T\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "4n-class-1-5-class-1-a508.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "4N Class 1, 5 Class 1", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "4n-class-1-5-class-1-a508", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A508 1, 1A A AA 7018-SR Group 1 2 Class 1, 3 Class 1 A AA 8018-NM 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 A AA 9018-SR 4N Class 1, 5 Class 1 B AA T", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A508 \u00b7 4N Class 1, 5 Class 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A656", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A656\n\n**Class or grade:** 50, 60\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A656   50, 60                                               AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "50-60-a656.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "50, 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50-60-a656", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A656   50, 60                                               AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A656 \u00b7 50, 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1005", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1005\n\n**Class or grade:** 50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1005 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "50-a1005.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50-a1005", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1005 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1005 \u00b7 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1006", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1006\n\n**Class or grade:** 50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1006 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "50-a1006.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50-a1006", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1006 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1006 \u00b7 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1024", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1024\n\n**Class or grade:** 50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1024 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "50-a1024.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50-a1024", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1024 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1024 \u00b7 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A913", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A913\n\n**Class or grade:** 50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A913   50                                                  A         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "50-a913.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50-a913", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A913   50                                                  A         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A913 \u00b7 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A945", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A945\n\n**Class or grade:** 50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A945   50                                                  A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "50-a945.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50-a945", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A945   50                                                  A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A945 \u00b7 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A984", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A984\n\n**Class or grade:** 50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A984 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "50-a984.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50-a984", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A984 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A984 \u00b7 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 501A, 501B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S32550, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 501A, 501B D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "501a-501b-a473.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "501A, 501B", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "501a-501b-a473", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S32550, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 501A, 501B D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A473 \u00b7 501A, 501B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** 502\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB B6\n\n> SB B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S32550, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 501A, 501B D AA 8018-B8 502 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB B6", "file": "502-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "502", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "502-a473", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S32550, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 501A, 501B D AA 8018-B8 502 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 502 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A709", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A709\n\n**Class or grade:** 50W, HPS 50W\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A709 36, 50, 50S A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50W, HPS 50W A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "50w-hps-50w-a709.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "50W, HPS 50W", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "50w-hps-50w-a709", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75, 10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A709 36, 50, 50S A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50W, HPS 50W A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A709 \u00b7 50W, HPS 50W \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A516", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A516\n\n**Class or grade:** 55, 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A516   55, 60                                              A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "55-60-a516.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "55, 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "55-60-a516", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A516   55, 60                                              A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A516 \u00b7 55, 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A573", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A573\n\n**Class or grade:** 58, 65, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A573   58, 65, 70                       A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "58-65-70-a573.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "58, 65, 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "58-65-70-a573", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A573   58, 65, 70                       A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A573 \u00b7 58, 65, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A536", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A536\n\n**Class or grade:** 60-40-18,\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n> A536 60-40-18, OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "60-40-18-a536.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "60-40-18,", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "60-40-18-a536", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A536 60-40-18, OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A536 \u00b7 60-40-18, \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A572", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A572\n\n**Class or grade:** 60, 65\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A572 42, 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4", "file": "60-65-a572.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "60, 65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-65-a572", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A572 42, 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A572 \u00b7 60, 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A913", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A913\n\n**Class or grade:** 60, 65\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 75\n\n> 429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A913 50 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 65 B AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "60-65-a913.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "60, 65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-65-a913", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A913 50 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 65 B AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A913 \u00b7 60, 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1005", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1005\n\n**Class or grade:** 60, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 810P, AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1005 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "60-70-a1005.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "60, 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-70-a1005", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "SW 810P, AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1005 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1005 \u00b7 60, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1006", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1006\n\n**Class or grade:** 60, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 810P, AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1006 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "60-70-a1006.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "60, 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-70-a1006", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "SW 810P, AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1006 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1006 \u00b7 60, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1024", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1024\n\n**Class or grade:** 60, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 810P, AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1024 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "60-70-a1024.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "60, 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-70-a1024", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "SW 810P, AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1024 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1024 \u00b7 60, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A181", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A181\n\n**Class or grade:** 60 & 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A181   60 & 70                          A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "60-70-a181.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "60 & 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-70-a181", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A181   60 & 70                          A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A181 \u00b7 60 & 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A984", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A984\n\n**Class or grade:** 60, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 810P, AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A984 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "60-70-a984.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "60, 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-70-a984", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "SW 810P, AA 8018", "source_quote": "A984 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A984 \u00b7 60, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A515", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A515\n\n**Class or grade:** 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A515   60                                                  A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "60-a515.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-a515", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A515   60                                                  A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim             Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A515 \u00b7 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A615", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A615\n\n**Class or grade:** 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A615 40 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "file": "60-a615.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-a615", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A615 40 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A615 \u00b7 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A704", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A704\n\n**Class or grade:** 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A704 40 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "file": "60-a704.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-a704", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A704 40 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A704 \u00b7 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A706", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A706\n\n**Class or grade:** 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Atom Arc 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A706   60                                                     A        Atom Arc 9018                  SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "file": "60-a706.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-a706", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "Atom Arc 9018", "source_quote": "A706   60                                                     A        Atom Arc 9018                  SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A706 \u00b7 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A769", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A769\n\n**Class or grade:** 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A769 36, 40, 45, 50, 60 A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "60-a769.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "60-a769", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A769 36, 40, 45, 50, 60 A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A769 \u00b7 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A536", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A536\n\n**Class or grade:** 65-45-12, 70-50-5\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK Ni-CI\n\n> A536 60-40-18, OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0 65-45-12, 70-50-5 OK Ni-CI\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "65-45-12-70-50-5-a536.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "65-45-12, 70-50-5", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "65-45-12-70-50-5-a536", "smaw_filler": "OK Ni-CI", "source_quote": "A536 60-40-18, OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0 65-45-12, 70-50-5 OK Ni-CI", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A536 \u00b7 65-45-12, 70-50-5 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A515", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A515\n\n**Class or grade:** 65, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A515 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 65, 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "65-70-a515.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "65, 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "65-70-a515", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A515 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 65, 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A515 \u00b7 65, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A516", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A516\n\n**Class or grade:** 65, 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A516 55, 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 65, 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "65-70-a516.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "65, 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "65-70-a516", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A516 55, 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 65, 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A516 \u00b7 65, 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A945", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A945\n\n**Class or grade:** 65\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A945 50 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 65 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "65-a945.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "65-a945", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A945 50 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 65 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A945 \u00b7 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 12018\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "6a-6b-7a-10b-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "6A, 6B, 7A, 10B", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "6a-6b-7a-10b-a487", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 12018", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A663", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A663\n\n**Class or grade:** 70, 75, 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A663 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 70, 75, 80 B AA 8018 SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "70-75-80-a663.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "70, 75, 80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "70-75-80-a663", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A663 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 70, 75, 80 B AA 8018 SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A663 \u00b7 70, 75, 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A656", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A656\n\n**Class or grade:** 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A656 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1 Group 1 70 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "70-a656.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "70-a656", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A656 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1 Group 1 70 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A656 \u00b7 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A913", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A913\n\n**Class or grade:** 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A913 50 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 65 B AA 8018 SA 75 70 B AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "70-a913.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "70-a913", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A913 50 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 65 B AA 8018 SA 75 70 B AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A913 \u00b7 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A615", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A615\n\n**Class or grade:** 75\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 10018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 100\n\n> DS II 100\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A615 40 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A AA 9018 SA 83 75 A AA 10018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100", "file": "75-a615.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "75-a615", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 10018", "source_quote": "A615 40 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A AA 9018 SA 83 75 A AA 10018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A615 \u00b7 75 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A148", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A148\n\n**Class or grade:** 80-40, 80-50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A148   80-40, 80-50                     B       AA 8018                                  SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "80-40-80-50-a148.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "80-40, 80-50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-40-80-50-a148", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/88C3/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A148   80-40, 80-50                     B       AA 8018                                  SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A148 \u00b7 80-40, 80-50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1005", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1005\n\n**Class or grade:** 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1005 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "80-a1005.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-a1005", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A1005 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1005 \u00b7 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1006", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1006\n\n**Class or grade:** 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1006 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "80-a1006.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-a1006", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A1006 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1006 \u00b7 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1024", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1024\n\n**Class or grade:** 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1024 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "80-a1024.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-a1024", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A1024 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1024 \u00b7 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A656", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A656\n\n**Class or grade:** 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC\n\n> 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A656 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1 Group 1 70 A AA 8018 SA 75 80 A AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC", "file": "80-a656.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-a656", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A656 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1 Group 1 70 A AA 8018 SA 75 80 A AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A656 \u00b7 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A675", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A675\n\n**Class or grade:** 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A675 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 B Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 80 C AA 8018 SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "80-a675.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-a675", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A675 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 B Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 80 C AA 8018 SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A675 \u00b7 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A769", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A769\n\n**Class or grade:** 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95, SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A769 36, 40, 45, 50, 60 A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 45W, 50W A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 95, SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "80-a769.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95, SA 83", "grade_class": "80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-a769", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A769 36, 40, 45, 50, 60 A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 45W, 50W A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 95, SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A769 \u00b7 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A984", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A984\n\n**Class or grade:** 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A984 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "80-a984.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "80-a984", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.71/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A984 35 A SW 10P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50 A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 60, 70 A SW 810P, AA 8018 SA 75 80 B AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A984 \u00b7 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** 8A, 9A, 9C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "8a-9a-9c-a487.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "8A, 9A, 9C", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "8a-9a-9c-a487", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A487 \u00b7 8A, 9A, 9C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A148", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A148\n\n**Class or grade:** 90-60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC CW 80 D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC CW 80 D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80 D2\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC CW 80 D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A148 80-40, 80-50 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 90-60 C AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC", "file": "90-60-a148.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "90-60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "90-60-a148", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80 D2", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC CW 80 D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC CW 80 D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC CW 80 D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A148 80-40, 80-50 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 90-60 C AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A148 \u00b7 90-60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A675", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A675\n\n**Class or grade:** 90\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A675 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 B Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 80 C AA 8018 SA 75/83 90 C AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "file": "90-a675.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "90", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "90-a675", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A675 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 B Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 80 C AA 8018 SA 75/83 90 C AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A675 \u00b7 90 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** 91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 3CR, 5CR D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 9CR D AA 8018-B8 91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "91-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "91-a691", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 3CR, 5CR D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 9CR D AA 8018-B8 91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** 9CR\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 3CR, 5CR D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 9CR D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "9cr-a691.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "9CR", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "9cr-a691", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 2\u00bcCr C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 3CR, 5CR D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 9CR D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A691 \u00b7 9CR \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A202", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A202\n\n**Class or grade:** A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A202   A                                B       AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "a-a202.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-a202", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A202   A                                B       AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A202 \u00b7 A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A678", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A678\n\n**Class or grade:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A678   A                                                    AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a-a678.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-a678", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A678   A                                                    AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A678 \u00b7 A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A734", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A734\n\n**Class or grade:** A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A734   A                                                      A        AA 8018-C1                     SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "a-a734.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-a734", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A734   A                                                      A        AA 8018-C1                     SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A734 \u00b7 A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A668", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A668\n\n**Class or grade:** A, AH, B, BH, C, CH,\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A668   A, AH, B, BH, C, CH,                       B         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "a-ah-b-bh-c-ch-a668.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A, AH, B, BH, C, CH,", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-ah-b-bh-c-ch-a668", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A668   A, AH, B, BH, C, CH,                       B         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A668 \u00b7 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A135", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A135\n\n**Class or grade:** A&B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A135   A&B                              A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a-b-a135.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A&B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-b-a135", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A135   A&B                              A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A135 \u00b7 A&B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A203", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A203\n\n**Class or grade:** A, B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** OK 13.28\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2\n\n> DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A203   A, B                                        B         AA 8018-C1                               OK 13.28\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2", "file": "a-b-a203.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "OK 13.28", "grade_class": "A, B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-b-a203", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A203   A, B                                        B         AA 8018-C1                               OK 13.28", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A203 \u00b7 A, B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A204", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A204\n\n**Class or grade:** A, B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A204   A, B                                        B         AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "a-b-a204.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "A, B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-b-a204", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A204   A, B                                        B         AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A204 \u00b7 A, B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A595", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A595\n\n**Class or grade:** A, B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group1, Group2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A595   A, B                                     AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group2, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group1, Group2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a-b-a595.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A, B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-b-a595", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group1, Group2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A595   A, B                                     AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A595 \u00b7 A, B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A730", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A730\n\n**Class or grade:** A&B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A730   A&B                                                    A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "a-b-a730.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A&B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-b-a730", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A730   A&B                                                    A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A730 \u00b7 A&B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A139", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A139\n\n**Class or grade:** A, B, C, D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A139   A, B, C, D                       A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a-b-c-d-a139.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A, B, C, D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-b-c-d-a139", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A139   A, B, C, D                       A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A139 \u00b7 A, B, C, D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A131", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A131\n\n**Class or grade:** A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A131   A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36          A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a-b-d-ds-ah32-ah36-a131.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-b-d-ds-ah32-ah36-a131", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A131   A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36          A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A131 \u00b7 A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A178", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A178\n\n**Class or grade:** A&C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A178   A&C                              A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "a-c-a178.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A&C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-c-a178", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A178   A&C                              A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A178 \u00b7 A&C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A738", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A738\n\n**Class or grade:** A, C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A738   A, C                                                   A        AA 8018/8018-SR                SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "a-c-a738.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "A, C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-c-a738", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A738   A, C                                                   A        AA 8018/8018-SR                SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A738 \u00b7 A, C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A633", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A633\n\n**Class or grade:** A, C, D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A633   A, C, D                                              AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a-c-d-a633.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A, C, D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-c-d-a633", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Grup 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A633   A, C, D                                              AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A633 \u00b7 A, C, D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A710", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A710\n\n**Class or grade:** A CL 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n>  A710   A CL 1                                                          AA 9018                        SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "a-cl-1-a710.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "A CL 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-cl-1-a710", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A710   A CL 1                                                          AA 9018                        SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A710 \u00b7 A CL 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A710", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A710\n\n**Class or grade:** A Cl 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 70T-12H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 70T-12H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 70T-12H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 70T-12H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n> A710 A CL 1 AA 9018 SA 95 A Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 70T-12H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "a-cl-2-a710.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "A Cl 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-cl-2-a710", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 70T-12H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 70T-12H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 70T-12H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A710 A CL 1 AA 9018 SA 95 A Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A710 \u00b7 A Cl 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A710", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A710\n\n**Class or grade:** A Cl 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n> A710 A CL 1 AA 9018 SA 95 A Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim A Cl 3 AA 8018-C1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "a-cl-3-a710.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "A Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "a-cl-3-a710", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A710 A CL 1 AA 9018 SA 95 A Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim A Cl 3 AA 8018-C1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A710 \u00b7 A Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A736", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A736\n\n**Class or grade:** A Cl1, A Cl3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR\n\n> 10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A736 A Cl2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 A Cl1, A Cl3 B AA 9018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR", "file": "a-cl1-a-cl3-a736.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "A Cl1, A Cl3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-cl1-a-cl3-a736", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A736 A Cl2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 A Cl1, A Cl3 B AA 9018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A736 \u00b7 A Cl1, A Cl3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A736", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A736\n\n**Class or grade:** A Cl2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A736   A Cl2                                                  A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "a-cl2-a736.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A Cl2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a-cl2-a736", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A736   A Cl2                                                  A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A736 \u00b7 A Cl2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A105", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A105\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A105                                    A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a105.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a105", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A105                                    A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A105 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A126", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A126\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A126                                    D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "a126.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a126", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A126                                    D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A126 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A128", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A128\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Stoody Nicromang\n\n> A128 Stoody Nicromang\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "a128.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "a128", "smaw_filler": "Stoody Nicromang", "source_quote": "A128 Stoody Nicromang", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A128 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A179", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A179\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A179                                    A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "a179.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a179", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A179                                    A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A179 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A192", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A192\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A192                                    A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "a192.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a192", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A192                                    A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A192 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A757", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A757\n\n**Class or grade:** A1Q, A2Q\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A757   A1Q, A2Q                                         A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "a1q-a2q-a757.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A1Q, A2Q", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a1q-a2q-a757", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A757   A1Q, A2Q                                         A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A757 \u00b7 A1Q, A2Q \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A214", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A214\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A214                                               A         SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "a214.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a214", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A214                                               A         SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A214 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A299", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A299\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80-D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A299                                                    B         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "a299.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a299", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80-D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A299                                                    B         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A299 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A328", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A328\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1 or 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A328                                                              Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 or 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "a328.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a328", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A328                                                              Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A328 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A338", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A338\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n>  A338                                                              OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "a338.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a338", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "source_quote": "A338                                                              OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A338 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A353", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A353\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n> A353 OK 92.55\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "a353.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "a353", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A353 OK 92.55", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A353 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A36", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A36\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A36                                     A       Group1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a36.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a36", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "source_quote": "A36                                     A       Group1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A36 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A366", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A366\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15/11 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15/11\n\n> Group 1 CS 15/11 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15/11 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A366                                                                                   Group1                                          Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15/11", "file": "a366.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a366", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15/11 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15/11 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15/11 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A366                                                                                   Group1                                          Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A366 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A395", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A395\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n>  A395                                                                                   OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "a395.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a395", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "source_quote": "A395                                                                                   OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A395 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** A45, A50, A55\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A672   A45, A50, A55                              A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "a45-a50-a55-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A45, A50, A55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a45-a50-a55-a672", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A672   A45, A50, A55                              A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 A45, A50, A55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A455", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A455\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A455                                      A         AA 8018                          SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "a455.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a455", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 2, DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A455                                      A         AA 8018                          SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A455 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A496", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A496\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A496                                                       B         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "a496.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a496", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A496                                                       B         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A496 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A497", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A497\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A497                                                       B         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "a497.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a497", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A497                                                       B         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A497 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A53", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A53\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A53                                     A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a53.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a53", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A53                                     A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A53 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A562", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A562\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 4\n\n> Group 1 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A562                                            AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 4", "file": "a562.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a562", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1, Group 4 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A562                                            AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A562 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A134", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A134\n\n**Class or grade:** A570-50, A570-55\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A134 all except A570-50, A570-55 A SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 A570-50, A570-55 SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a570-50-a570-55-a134.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "A570-50, A570-55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a570-50-a570-55-a134", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A134 all except A570-50, A570-55 A SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 A570-50, A570-55 SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A134 \u00b7 A570-50, A570-55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A571", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A571\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 600F\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n>  A571                                    600F    OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "a571.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a571", "preheat_group": "600F", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A571                                    600F    OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A571 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A587", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A587\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A587                                            Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "a587.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a587", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A587                                            Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A587 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A612", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A612\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A612                                              A         AA 8018                         SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "a612.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a612", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A612                                              A         AA 8018                         SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A612 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A645", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A645\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n>  A645                                                        OK 92.55                        Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "a645.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a645", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A645                                                        OK 92.55                        Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A645 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A690", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A690\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-W\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A690                                              A         AA 8018/8018-W                  SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "a690.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a690", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/W", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-W", "source_quote": "A690                                              A         AA 8018/8018-W                  SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A690 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A692", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A692\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> DS 7000-A1\n\n>  A692                                                                   AA 7018-Mo                     SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "a692.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a692", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A692                                                                   AA 7018-Mo                     SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A692 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A727", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A727\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A727                                                          A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018-Mo   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "a727.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a727", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A727                                                          A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/7018-Mo   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A727 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A808", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A808\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A808                                                    A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "a808.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a808", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A808                                                    A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A808 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A844", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A844\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n> A844 OK 92.55\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "a844.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "a844", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A844 OK 92.55", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A844 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A847", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A847\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group1, Group 2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A847                                                       A         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group1, Group 2, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a847.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a847", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A847                                                       A         Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A847 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A852", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A852\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A852                                                       B         AA 9018                                  SA 95/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "a852.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95/83", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a852", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A852                                                       B         AA 9018                                  SA 95/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A852 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A857", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A857\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Grouup 1, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A857                                                       A         Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Grouup 1, Group 4", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a857.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a857", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Grouup 1, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "source_quote": "A857                                                       A         Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A857 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A858", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A858\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A858                                                       A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "a858.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a858", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A858                                                       A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A858 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A992", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A992\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A992                                  A       Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "a992.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "a992", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A992                                  A       Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A992 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A131", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A131\n\n**Class or grade:** AH40, DH40, EH40\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> A131 A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1 DH32, DH36 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E, CS, EH32, EH36 AA 7018-1 SA 82/87HP AH40, DH40, EH40 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "ah40-dh40-eh40-a131.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "AH40, DH40, EH40", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ah40-dh40-eh40-a131", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A131 A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1 DH32, DH36 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E, CS, EH32, EH36 AA 7018-1 SA 82/87HP AH40, DH40, EH40 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A131 \u00b7 AH40, DH40, EH40 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A109", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A109\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15, CS 11 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15, CS 11\n\n> Group 1 CS 15, CS 11 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15, CS 11 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A109   All                              A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15, CS 11", "file": "all-a109.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a109", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15, CS 11 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15, CS 11 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15, CS 11 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A109   All                              A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A109 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A159", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A159\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A159   All                              D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a159.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a159", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A159   All                              D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A159 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A209", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A209\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A209   All                                         B         AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "all-a209.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a209", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A209   All                                         B         AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A209 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A210", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A210\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A210   All                                         A         SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "all-a210.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a210", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A210   All                                         A         SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A210 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A242", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A242\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-W\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A242   All                                         A         AA 8018/8018-W                           SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "all-a242.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a242", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/8100W CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-W", "source_quote": "A242   All                                         A         AA 8018/8018-W                           SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A242 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A252", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A252\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A252   All                                                        Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "all-a252.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a252", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A252   All                                                        Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A252 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A27", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A27\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A27    All                              A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "all-a27.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a27", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A27    All                              A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A27 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A278", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A278\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A278   All                                              D         OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a278.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a278", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A278   All                                              D         OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A278 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A319", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A319\n\n**Class or grade:** all\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n>  A319   all                                                        OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a319.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "all", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a319", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "source_quote": "A319   all                                                        OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A319 \u00b7 all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A436", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A436\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A436   All                                D         OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a436.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a436", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "source_quote": "A436   All                                D         OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A436 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A439", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A439\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A439   All                                D         OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a439.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a439", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "source_quote": "A439   All                                D         OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A439 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A47", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A47\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A47    All                              D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a47.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a47", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A47    All                              D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A47 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A48", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A48\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A48    All                              D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a48.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a48", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A48    All                              D       OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A48 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A500", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A500\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1 or 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A500   All                                                 A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 or 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "all-a500.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a500", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A500   All                                                 A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A500 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A501", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A501\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1 or 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A501   All                                                 A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 or 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "all-a501.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a501", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A501   All                                                 A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A501 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A514", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A514\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS T-115/II 110\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A514   All                                                 B         AA T                             SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS T-115/II 110", "file": "all-a514.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a514", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A514   All                                                 B         AA T                             SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A514 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A517", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A517\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS T-115/II 110\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A517   All                                                 B         AA T                             SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS T-115/II 110", "file": "all-a517.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a517", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A517   All                                                 B         AA T                             SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A517 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A522", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A522\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n> A522 All OK 92.55\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "all-a522.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "all-a522", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A522 All OK 92.55", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A522 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A523", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A523\n\n**Class or grade:** all\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A523   all                                      Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "all-a523.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "all", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a523", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A523   all                                      Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A523 \u00b7 all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A524", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A524\n\n**Class or grade:** all\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A524   all                                      Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "all-a524.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "all", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a524", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A524   all                                      Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A524 \u00b7 all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A529", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A529\n\n**Class or grade:** all\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A529   all                              A       Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "all-a529.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "all", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a529", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A529   all                              A       Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A529 \u00b7 all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A588", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A588\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-W\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A588   All                              A       AA 8018/8018-W                          SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "all-a588.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a588", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/W", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-W", "source_quote": "A588   All                              A       AA 8018/8018-W                          SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A588 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A589", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A589\n\n**Class or grade:** all\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n>  A589   all                                      Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "all-a589.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "all", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "all-a589", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A589   all                                      Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A589 \u00b7 all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A592", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A592\n\n**Class or grade:** all\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 12018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 120M2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 120M2\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 120M2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A592   all                              B       AA 12018                                SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 120M2", "file": "all-a592.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "all", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a592", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 120M2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 120M2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA 12018", "source_quote": "A592   all                              B       AA 12018                                SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A592 \u00b7 all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A602", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A602\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 400F\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n>  A602   All                              400F    OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a602.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a602", "preheat_group": "400F", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "source_quote": "A602   All                              400F    OK NiFeCI-A/Ni-CI", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A602 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A606", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A606\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 4 CS 15 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1, Group 4 CS 15 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1, Group 4 CS 15 Group1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A606   All                                                  Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "all-a606.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a606", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 4 CS 15 Group1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 4 CS 15 Group1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 4 CS 15 Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A606   All                                                  Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A606 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A618", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A618\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A618   All                                                  AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group2, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "all-a618.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a618", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A618   All                                                  AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A618 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A659", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A659\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, CS 15\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A659   All                                                  Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, CS 15", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "all-a659.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a659", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, CS 15 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A659   All                                                  Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A659 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A660", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A660\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A660   All                                                  AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "file": "all-a660.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a660", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A660   All                                                  AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 1   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A660 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A662", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A662\n\n**Class or grade:** all\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A662   all                                                  AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "all-a662.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "all", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a662", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A662   all                                                  AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A662 \u00b7 all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A724", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A724\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018/9018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95\n\n>  A724   All                                                             AA 9018/9018-SR                SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "all-a724.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a724", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018/9018-SR", "source_quote": "A724   All                                                             AA 9018/9018-SR                SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A724 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A758", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A758\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A758   All                                              A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "all-a758.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a758", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A758   All                                              A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A758 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A823", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A823\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** NC 55\n\n> NC 55\n\n>  A823   All                                                           OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "file": "all-a823.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a823", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "NC 55", "smaw_filler": "OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "source_quote": "A823   All                                                           OK NiFeCI-A/NiFeCI-A0", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A823 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A871", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A871\n\n**Class or grade:** All\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-W\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A871   All                                                 A         AA 8018/8018-W                           SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "all-a871.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "All", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-a871", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/W", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-W", "source_quote": "A871   All                                                 A         AA 8018/8018-W                           SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A871 \u00b7 All \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A134", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A134\n\n**Class or grade:** all except A570-50, A570-55\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A134   all except A570-50, A570-55      A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "all-except-a570-50-a570-55-a134.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "all except A570-50, A570-55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-except-a570-50-a570-55-a134", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A134   all except A570-50, A570-55      A       SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A134 \u00b7 all except A570-50, A570-55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A556", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A556\n\n**Class or grade:** all grades\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n>  A556   all grades                               AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "all-grades-a556.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "all grades", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "all-grades-a556", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus", "source_quote": "A556   all grades                               AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A556 \u00b7 all grades \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A543", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A543\n\n**Class or grade:** all types Cl 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS T-115/II 110\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A543   all types Cl 1                   B       AA T                                    SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS T-115/II 110", "file": "all-types-cl-1-a543.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "all types Cl 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-types-cl-1-a543", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A543   all types Cl 1                   B       AA T                                    SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A543 \u00b7 all types Cl 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A543", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A543\n\n**Class or grade:** all types Cl 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 12018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 120M2\n\n> DS II 120M2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A543 all types Cl 1 B AA T SA 120 all types Cl 2 B AA 12018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 120M2", "file": "all-types-cl-2-a543.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "all types Cl 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-types-cl-2-a543", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 120M2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 12018", "source_quote": "A543 all types Cl 1 B AA T SA 120 all types Cl 2 B AA 12018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A543 \u00b7 all types Cl 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A543", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A543\n\n**Class or grade:** All Types Cl 3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A543 all types Cl 1 B AA T SA 120 all types Cl 2 B AA 12018 SA 95 All Types Cl 3 B AA 9018\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "file": "all-types-cl-3-a543.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "All Types Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "all-types-cl-3-a543", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A543 all types Cl 1 B AA T SA 120 all types Cl 2 B AA 12018 SA 95 All Types Cl 3 B AA 9018", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A543 \u00b7 All Types Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A202", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A202\n\n**Class or grade:** B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 150\n\n> DS 150 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> DS 150 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A202 A B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 B B AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 150", "file": "b-a202.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b-a202", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 150 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "DS 150 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A202 A B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 B B AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A202 \u00b7 B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A678", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A678\n\n**Class or grade:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> A678 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B AA 8018 SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "b-a678.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b-a678", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A678 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B AA 8018 SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A678 \u00b7 B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A734", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A734\n\n**Class or grade:** B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A734 A A AA 8018-C1 SA 75 B A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "b-a734.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b-a734", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A734 A A AA 8018-C1 SA 75 B A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A734 \u00b7 B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A737", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A737\n\n**Class or grade:** B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A737   B                                                      A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "b-a737.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b-a737", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 3 Group 1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.72/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A737   B                                                      A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A737 \u00b7 B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A696", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A696\n\n**Class or grade:** B, C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A696   B, C                                                            AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "b-c-a696.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "B, C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b-c-a696", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A696   B, C                                                            AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A696 \u00b7 B, C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A710", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A710\n\n**Class or grade:** B CL1, B Cl 2, B Cl 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n> A710 A CL 1 AA 9018 SA 95 A Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim A Cl 3 AA 8018-C1 B CL1, B Cl 2, B Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "b-cl1-b-cl-2-b-cl-3-a710.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "B CL1, B Cl 2, B Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b-cl1-b-cl-2-b-cl-3-a710", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A710 A CL 1 AA 9018 SA 95 A Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim A Cl 3 AA 8018-C1 B CL1, B Cl 2, B Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A710 \u00b7 B CL1, B Cl 2, B Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A738", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A738\n\n**Class or grade:** B, D, E\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A738 A, C A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 B, D, E B AA 9018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "b-d-e-a738.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "B, D, E", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b-d-e-a738", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A738 A, C A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 B, D, E B AA 9018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A738 \u00b7 B, D, E \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A739", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A739\n\n**Class or grade:** B11\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515, Autrod 10.63/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515, Autrod 10.63/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515, Autrod 10.63/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A739   B11                                                    B        AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "b11-a739.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "B11", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b11-a739", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515, Autrod 10.63/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515, Autrod 10.63/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515, Autrod 10.63/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A739   B11                                                    B        AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A739 \u00b7 B11 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A739", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A739\n\n**Class or grade:** B22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A739 B11 B AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L B22 B AA 9018CM/8018-B3L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "b22-a739.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "B22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b22-a739", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A739 B11 B AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L B22 B AA 9018CM/8018-B3L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A739 \u00b7 B22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A757", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A757\n\n**Class or grade:** B2N, B2Q\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "b2n-b2q-a757.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "B2N, B2Q", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "b2n-b2q-a757", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A757 \u00b7 B2N, B2Q \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A757", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A757\n\n**Class or grade:** B3N, B3Q\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1 C1Q B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 B3N, B3Q B AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "b3n-b3q-a757.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "B3N, B3Q", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "b3n-b3q-a757", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1 C1Q B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 B3N, B3Q B AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A757 \u00b7 B3N, B3Q \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** B55, B60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "b55-b60-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "B55, B60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b55-b60-a672", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 B55, B60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** B65, B70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "b65-b70-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "B65, B70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "b65-b70-a672", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 B65, B70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A389", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A389\n\n**Class or grade:** C-23\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A389   C-23                                                                  C         AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L                             ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "c-23-a389.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "C-23", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-23-a389", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A389   C-23                                                                  C         AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L                             ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A389 \u00b7 C-23 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A389", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A389\n\n**Class or grade:** C-24\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A389 C-23 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 C-24 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "c-24-a389.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "C-24", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-24-a389", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A389 C-23 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 C-24 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A389 \u00b7 C-24 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A106", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A106\n\n**Class or grade:** C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A106 Grades A, B A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "c-a106.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-a106", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A106 Grades A, B A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A106 \u00b7 C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A204", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A204\n\n**Class or grade:** C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-NM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS II 4130SR CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 4130SR\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS II 4130SR CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS II 4130SR CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A204 A, B B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 C B AA 8018-NM SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 4130SR", "file": "c-a204.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-a204", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS II 4130SR CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS II 4130SR CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS II 4130SR CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-NM", "source_quote": "A204 A, B B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 C B AA 8018-NM SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A204 \u00b7 C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A595", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A595\n\n**Class or grade:** C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-W\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A595 A, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "c-a595.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-a595", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/W", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-W", "source_quote": "A595 A, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A595 \u00b7 C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A737", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A737\n\n**Class or grade:** C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A737 B A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "c-a737.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-a737", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A737 B A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A737 \u00b7 C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A736", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A736\n\n**Class or grade:** C Cl1, C Cl3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 11018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A736 A Cl2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 A Cl1, A Cl3 B AA 9018 SA 95 C Cl1, C Cl3 B AA 11018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "c-cl1-c-cl3-a736.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "C Cl1, C Cl3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-cl1-c-cl3-a736", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 11018", "source_quote": "A736 A Cl2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 A Cl1, A Cl3 B AA 9018 SA 95 C Cl1, C Cl3 B AA 11018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A736 \u00b7 C Cl1, C Cl3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A678", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A678\n\n**Class or grade:** C, D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A678 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 C, D A AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "file": "c-d-a678.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "C, D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c-d-a678", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 101TC/II 90K2", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A678 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B AA 8018 SA 75/83 C, D A AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A678 \u00b7 C, D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A217", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A217\n\n**Class or grade:** C12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 C12 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "c12-a217.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "C12", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "c12-a217", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 C12 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A217 \u00b7 C12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A217", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A217\n\n**Class or grade:** C12A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 C12 D AA 8018-B8 C12A D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "c12a-a217.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "C12A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c12a-a217", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 C12 D AA 8018-B8 C12A D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A217 \u00b7 C12A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A757", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A757\n\n**Class or grade:** C1Q\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1 C1Q B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "c1q-a757.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "C1Q", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c1q-a757", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 80Ni1H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 80Ni1H4", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1 C1Q B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A757 \u00b7 C1Q \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A217", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A217\n\n**Class or grade:** C5\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "c5-a217.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "C5", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c5-a217", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A217 \u00b7 C5 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** C55, C60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "c55-c60-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "C55, C60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c55-c60-a672", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 C55, C60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** C65, C70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "c65-c70-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "C65, C70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "c65-c70-a672", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 C65, C70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A743", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A743\n\n**Class or grade:** CA-15M, CA-6NM\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CE-30 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 CA-15M, CA-6NM OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ca-15m-ca-6nm-a743.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "CA-15M, CA-6NM", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ca-15m-ca-6nm-a743", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CE-30 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 CA-15M, CA-6NM OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A743 \u00b7 CA-15M, CA-6NM \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A671   CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70                 A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "ca-55-cb-60-cb-65-cb-70-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ca-55-cb-60-cb-65-cb-70-a671", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A671   CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70                 A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A521", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A521\n\n**Class or grade:** CA, CC, CC1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A521   CA, CC, CC1                      B       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "ca-cc-cc1-a521.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CA, CC, CC1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ca-cc-cc1-a521", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A521   CA, CC, CC1                      B       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A521 \u00b7 CA, CC, CC1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A217", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A217\n\n**Class or grade:** CA15\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L/309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L/309L\n\n> SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC410/MC308L\n\n> SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 C12 D AA 8018-B8 C12A D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 CA15 D AR 308L/309L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L/309L", "file": "ca15-a217.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si", "grade_class": "CA15", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ca15-a217", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC410/MC308L", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L/309L", "source_quote": "A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 C5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 C12 D AA 8018-B8 C12A D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 CA15 D AR 308L/309L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A217 \u00b7 CA15 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A487", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A487\n\n**Class or grade:** CA6MNA, CA6NMB\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n> A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T 14A 400 min AA 12018 16A AA 8018 CA6MNA, CA6NMB OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ca6mna-ca6nmb-a487.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "CA6MNA, CA6NMB", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "ca6mna-ca6nmb-a487", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A487 2A, 11A, 12A, C AA 8018-NM 2B, 2C B AA 10018MM 4A, 4C, 13A B AA 9018-SR 4B, 4D B AA T 4E B AA 12018 6A, 6B, 7A, 10B C AA 12018 8A, 9A, 9C C AA 9018-CM 10A, 11B, 12B C AA T 13A 400 min AA 9018-SR 13B 400 min AA T 14A 400 min AA 12018 16A AA 8018 CA6MNA, CA6NMB OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A487 \u00b7 CA6MNA, CA6NMB \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A352", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A352\n\n**Class or grade:** CA6NM\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83 LC2 A AA 8018-C1 LC9 OK 92.55 CA6NM C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ca6nm-a352.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "CA6NM", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ca6nm-a352", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83 LC2 A AA 8018-C1 LC9 OK 92.55 CA6NM C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A352 \u00b7 CA6NM \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A356", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A356\n\n**Class or grade:** CA6NM\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grades 8, 9, 10 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 12 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 CA6NM C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ca6nm-a356.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "CA6NM", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ca6nm-a356", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grades 8, 9, 10 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 12 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 CA6NM C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A356 \u00b7 CA6NM \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CC 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "cc-60-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CC 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cc-60-a671", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CC 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CC 65, CC 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "cc-65-cc-70-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CC 65, CC 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cc-65-cc-70-a671", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71 Group 2, Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71, 10.62/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CC 65, CC 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CD 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 70, CW C-6\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "cd-70-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CD 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cd-70-a671", "mcaw_filler": "CW 70, CW C-6", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CD 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CD 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "file": "cd-80-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "CD 80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cd-80-a671", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CD 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A351", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A351\n\n**Class or grade:** CD4MCu, CE-8MN, CD3M-WCuN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n> A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CN-3MN 250 max OK 69.33/NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 CD4MCu, CE-8MN, CD3M-WCuN OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "cd4mcu-ce-8mn-cd3m-wcun-a351.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "CD4MCu, CE-8MN, CD3M-WCuN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cd4mcu-ce-8mn-cd3m-wcun-a351", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CN-3MN 250 max OK 69.33/NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 CD4MCu, CE-8MN, CD3M-WCuN OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A351 \u00b7 CD4MCu, CE-8MN, CD3M-WCuN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A743", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A743\n\n**Class or grade:** CE-30\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.81\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 312\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 312\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 312\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312\n\n> A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CE-30 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 312", "file": "ce-30-a743.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 312", "grade_class": "CE-30", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ce-30-a743", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 312", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.81", "source_quote": "A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CE-30 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A743 \u00b7 CE-30 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A521", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A521\n\n**Class or grade:** CE, CF\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2H4\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A521 CA, CC, CC1 B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CE, CF B AA 8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2H4", "file": "ce-cf-a521.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "CE, CF", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ce-cf-a521", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81K2H4", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-SR", "source_quote": "A521 CA, CC, CC1 B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CE, CF B AA 8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A521 \u00b7 CE, CF \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A351", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A351\n\n**Class or grade:** CF-10\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H\n\n> A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "cf-10-a351.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "CF-10", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-10-a351", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A351 \u00b7 CF-10 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A743", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A743\n\n**Class or grade:** CF-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CE-30 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 CA-15M, CA-6NM OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo CF-3 AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "cf-3-a743.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "CF-3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-3-a743", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CE-30 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 CA-15M, CA-6NM OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo CF-3 AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A743 \u00b7 CF-3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A351", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A351\n\n**Class or grade:** CF-3, CF-3A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A351   CF-3, CF-3A                                                AR 308L                                         Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "cf-3-cf-3a-a351.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "CF-3, CF-3A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-3-cf-3a-a351", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A351   CF-3, CF-3A                                                AR 308L                                         Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A351 \u00b7 CF-3, CF-3A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CF 65, CF 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** OK 13.28\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2\n\n> DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2", "file": "cf-65-cf-70-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "OK 13.28", "grade_class": "CF 65, CF 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-65-cf-70-a671", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 85-C1/8000 Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CF 65, CF 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CF 66, CF 71\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-C1\n\n> DS 9000-C1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-C1", "file": "cf-66-cf-71-a671.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "CF 66, CF 71", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-66-cf-71-a671", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-C1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CF 66, CF 71 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A743", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A743\n\n**Class or grade:** CF-8, CF-20\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A743   CF-8, CF-20                                            C        AR 308/308H, OK 61.25          Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "cf-8-cf-20-a743.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "CF-8, CF-20", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-8-cf-20-a743", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A743   CF-8, CF-20                                            C        AR 308/308H, OK 61.25          Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A743 \u00b7 CF-8, CF-20 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A351", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A351\n\n**Class or grade:** CF-8, CF-8A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H\n\n> A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "cf-8-cf-8a-a351.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "CF-8, CF-8A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-8-cf-8a-a351", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A351 \u00b7 CF-8, CF-8A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A451", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A451\n\n**Class or grade:** CF-8, CF-8A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A451 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "cf-8-cf-8a-a451.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "CF-8, CF-8A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cf-8-cf-8a-a451", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A451 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A451 \u00b7 CF-8, CF-8A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CG 100, CH 100\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N CG 100, CH 100 OK 92.55 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "cg-100-ch-100-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "CG 100, CH 100", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cg-100-ch-100-a671", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N CG 100, CH 100 OK 92.55 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CG 100, CH 100 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A743", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A743\n\n**Class or grade:** CG-12, CH-10, CH-20\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "cg-12-ch-10-ch-20-a743.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "CG-12, CH-10, CH-20", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "cg-12-ch-10-ch-20-a743", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A743 \u00b7 CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A451", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A451\n\n**Class or grade:** CH-20\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A451 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi CF-3M AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ch-20-a451.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "CH-20", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "ch-20-a451", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A451 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi CF-3M AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A451 \u00b7 CH-20 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A351", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A351\n\n**Class or grade:** CH-8, CH10\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n> A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "ch-8-ch10-a351.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si", "grade_class": "CH-8, CH10", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ch-8-ch10-a351", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L", "source_quote": "A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A351 \u00b7 CH-8, CH10 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CJ all\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS T-115/II 110\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N CG 100, CH 100 OK 92.55 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 CJ all B AA T SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS T-115/II 110", "file": "cj-all-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "CJ all", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cj-all-a671", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS T-115/II 110", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N CG 100, CH 100 OK 92.55 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 CJ all B AA T SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CJ all \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A351", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A351\n\n**Class or grade:** CK-20\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ck-20-a351.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "CK-20", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ck-20-a351", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A351 \u00b7 CK-20 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A451", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A451\n\n**Class or grade:** CK-20\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A451 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi CF-3M AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ck-20-a451.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "CK-20", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ck-20-a451", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A451 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi CF-3M AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A451 \u00b7 CK-20 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A743", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A743\n\n**Class or grade:** CK-20\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "ck-20-a743.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "CK-20", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ck-20-a743", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A743 CF-8, CF-20 C AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CG-12, CH-10, CH-20 AR 309/309H CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CH-10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A743 \u00b7 CK-20 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A671", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A671\n\n**Class or grade:** CK 75\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80-D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N CG 100, CH 100 OK 92.55 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 CJ all B AA T SA 120 CK 75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "ck-75-a671.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "CK 75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ck-75-a671", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80-D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/ Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A671 CA 55, CB 60, CB 65, CB 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CC 65, CC 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 CD 70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CD 80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 CF 65, CF 70 B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 CF 66, CF 71 B AA 8018-N CG 100, CH 100 OK 92.55 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 CJ all B AA T SA 120 CK 75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A671 \u00b7 CK 75 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A735", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A735\n\n**Class or grade:** CL 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A735   CL 1                                                   A        AA 8018/8018-SR                SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "cl-1-a735.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "CL 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cl-1-a735", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A735   CL 1                                                   A        AA 8018/8018-SR                SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A735 \u00b7 CL 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A735", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A735\n\n**Class or grade:** Cl 2, Cl 3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR\n\n> 10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A735 CL 1 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Cl 2, Cl 3 B AA 9018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR", "file": "cl-2-cl-3-a735.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "Cl 2, Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cl-2-cl-3-a735", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS, DS 4130 SR", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44, 10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A735 CL 1 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Cl 2, Cl 3 B AA 9018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A735 \u00b7 Cl 2, Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A735", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A735\n\n**Class or grade:** Cl 4\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 10018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A735 CL 1 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Cl 2, Cl 3 B AA 9018 SA 95 Cl 4 B AA 10018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "cl-4-a735.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "Cl 4", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cl-4-a735", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 10018", "source_quote": "A735 CL 1 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Cl 2, Cl 3 B AA 9018 SA 95 Cl 4 B AA 10018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A735 \u00b7 Cl 4 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A537", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A537\n\n**Class or grade:** Class 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 70, CW C-6\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A537   Class 1                          A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018               Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "class-1-a537.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Class 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "class-1-a537", "mcaw_filler": "CW 70, CW C-6", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018", "source_quote": "A537   Class 1                          A       AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018               Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A537 \u00b7 Class 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A714", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A714\n\n**Class or grade:** Class 2 all grades\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A714   Class 2 all grades                                     A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "class-2-all-grades-a714.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Class 2 all grades", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "class-2-all-grades-a714", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A714   Class 2 all grades                                     A        AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A714 \u00b7 Class 2 all grades \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A537", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A537\n\n**Class or grade:** Class 2, Class 3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A537 Class 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 Class 2, Class 3 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "file": "class-2-class-3-a537.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "Class 2, Class 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "class-2-class-3-a537", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A537 Class 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 Class 2, Class 3 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A537 \u00b7 Class 2, Class 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A714", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A714\n\n**Class or grade:** Class 4 all grades\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-W\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A714 Class 2 all grades A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Class 4 all grades A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "class-4-all-grades-a714.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "Class 4 all grades", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "class-4-all-grades-a714", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/W", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/8100-W/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1/W", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-W", "source_quote": "A714 Class 2 all grades A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Class 4 all grades A AA 8018/8018-W SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A714 \u00b7 Class 4 all grades \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A691   CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75                                   B        AA 7018-Mo                     SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "cm-65-cm-70-cms-75-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cm-65-cm-70-cms-75-a691", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A691   CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75                                   B        AA 7018-Mo                     SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** CM-75\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-NM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "cm-75-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "CM-75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cm-75-a691", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-NM", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 CM-75 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** CMSH-70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 70, CW C-6\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "cmsh-70-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CMSH-70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cmsh-70-a691", "mcaw_filler": "CW 70, CW C-6", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70, CW C-6", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 CMSH-70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** CMSH-80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "file": "cmsh-80-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "CMSH-80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cmsh-80-a691", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 CMSH-80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A351", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A351\n\n**Class or grade:** CN-3MN\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 69.33/NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CN-3MN 250 max OK 69.33/NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "cn-3mn-a351.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "CN-3MN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cn-3mn-a351", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK 69.33/NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A351 CF-3, CF-3A AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi CF-8, CF-8A AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CF-3M, CF-3MA AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi CF-8M AR 316/316H CF-8C OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si CF-10 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H CH-8, CH10 AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si CH-20 AR 309/309H CK-20 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 CN-3MN 250 max OK 69.33/NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A351 \u00b7 CN-3MN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A426", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A426\n\n**Class or grade:** CP1, CP15\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A426   CP1, CP15                          B         AA 7018-Mo                       SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "cp1-cp15-a426.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "CP1, CP15", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cp1-cp15-a426", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A426   CP1, CP15                          B         AA 7018-Mo                       SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A426 \u00b7 CP1, CP15 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A426", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A426\n\n**Class or grade:** CP2, CP11, CP12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "cp2-cp11-cp12-a426.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "CP2, CP11, CP12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cp2-cp11-cp12-a426", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A426 \u00b7 CP2, CP11, CP12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A426", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A426\n\n**Class or grade:** CP22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 CP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "cp22-a426.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "CP22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cp22-a426", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 CP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A426 \u00b7 CP22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A426", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A426\n\n**Class or grade:** CP5, CP5b, CP21\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "cp5-cp5b-cp21-a426.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "CP5, CP5b, CP21", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cp5-cp5b-cp21-a426", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A426 \u00b7 CP5, CP5b, CP21 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A426", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A426\n\n**Class or grade:** CP9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 CP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 CP9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "cp9-a426.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "CP9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "cp9-a426", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 CP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 CP9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A426 \u00b7 CP9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A426", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A426\n\n**Class or grade:** CPCA15\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L/309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L/309L\n\n> SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC410/MC308L\n\n> SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 CP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 CP9 D AA 8018-B8 CPCA15 D AR 308L/309L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L/309L", "file": "cpca15-a426.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si", "grade_class": "CPCA15", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cpca15-a426", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC410/MC308L", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L/309L AR MC410/MC308L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L/309L", "source_quote": "A426 CP1, CP15 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CP2, CP11, CP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 CP5, CP5b, CP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 CP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 CP9 D AA 8018-B8 CPCA15 D AR 308L/309L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi/309L/309Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A426 \u00b7 CPCA15 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A691", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A691\n\n**Class or grade:** \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "cr-1cr-1-cr-a691.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "\u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cr-1cr-1-cr-a691", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A691 CM-65, CM-70, CMS-75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 CM-75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83 CMSH-70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 CMSH-80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A691 \u00b7 \u00bdCR, 1CR, 1\u00bcCr \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** CS, DS\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A1011   CS, DS                                Group 1                         Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "cs-ds-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CS, DS", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cs-ds-a1011", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1011   CS, DS                                Group 1                         Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 CS, DS \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** CS, DS\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A1018   CS, DS                        A       Group 1                         Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "cs-ds-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CS, DS", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cs-ds-a1018", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1018   CS, DS                        A       Group 1                         Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 CS, DS \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** CS, DS,DDS, EDDS\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A1008   CS, DS,DDS, EDDS                      Group 1                         Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "cs-ds-dds-edds-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CS, DS,DDS, EDDS", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cs-ds-dds-edds-a1008", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1008   CS, DS,DDS, EDDS                      Group 1                         Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A463", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A463\n\n**Class or grade:** CS, FS, DDS, EDDS,, AA, HSLAS\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P Plus/10P/6011\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A463   CS, FS, DDS, EDDS,, AA, HSLAS                SW 10P Plus/10P/6011             Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "cs-fs-dds-edds-aa-hslas-a463.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "CS, FS, DDS, EDDS,, AA, HSLAS", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "cs-fs-dds-edds-aa-hslas-a463", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P Plus/10P/6011", "source_quote": "A463   CS, FS, DDS, EDDS,, AA, HSLAS                SW 10P Plus/10P/6011             Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A463 \u00b7 CS, FS, DDS, EDDS,, AA, HSLAS \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A494", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A494\n\n**Class or grade:** CW-6MC\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A494 M-35-1, M-30C OK NiCu-7 CW-6MC Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "cw-6mc-a494.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "CW-6MC", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "cw-6mc-a494", "source_quote": "A494 M-35-1, M-30C OK NiCu-7 CW-6MC Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A494 \u00b7 CW-6MC \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A178", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A178\n\n**Class or grade:** D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A178 A&C A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "d-a178.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "d-a178", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A178 A&C A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A178 \u00b7 D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A668", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A668\n\n**Class or grade:** D, DH, E, EH, G, GH\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "d-dh-e-eh-g-gh-a668.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "D, DH, E, EH, G, GH", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "d-dh-e-eh-g-gh-a668", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1H4 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A668 \u00b7 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A203", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A203\n\n**Class or grade:** D, E, F\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-C1\n\n> DS 9000-C1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A203 A, B B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 D, E, F B AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-C1", "file": "d-e-f-a203.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "D, E, F", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "d-e-f-a203", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-C1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A203 A, B B AA 8018-C1 OK 13.28 D, E, F B AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A203 \u00b7 D, E, F \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A757", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A757\n\n**Class or grade:** D1N1, D1N2, D1N3,\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1 C1Q B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 B3N, B3Q B AA 8018-N D1N1, D1N2, D1N3, B AA 9018CM/8018-B3L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "d1n1-d1n2-d1n3-a757.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "D1N1, D1N2, D1N3,", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "d1n1-d1n2-d1n3-a757", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A757 A1Q, A2Q A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B2N, B2Q B AA 8018-C1 C1Q B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 B3N, B3Q B AA 8018-N D1N1, D1N2, D1N3, B AA 9018CM/8018-B3L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A757 \u00b7 D1N1, D1N2, D1N3, \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** D70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70/C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70/C-6\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 70/C-6\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70/C-6\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "d70-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "D70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "d70-a672", "mcaw_filler": "CW 70/C-6", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70/C-6", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70/C-6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 CW 70/C-6", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 D70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** D80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1", "file": "d80-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "D80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "d80-a672", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II 80Ni1/85-C1/II 81K2/II 81K2 H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 D80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A131", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A131\n\n**Class or grade:** DH32, DH36\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A131 A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1 DH32, DH36 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "dh32-dh36-a131.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "DH32, DH36", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "dh32-dh36-a131", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A131 A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1 DH32, DH36 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A131 \u00b7 DH32, DH36 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A139", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A139\n\n**Class or grade:** E\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A139 A, B, C, D A SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "e-a139.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "E", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "e-a139", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A139 A, B, C, D A SW 10P/10P Plus, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E A SW 710P, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A139 \u00b7 E \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A633", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A633\n\n**Class or grade:** E\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> A633 A, C, D AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E AA 8018 SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "e-a633.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "E", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "e-a633", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A633 A, C, D AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E AA 8018 SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A633 \u00b7 E \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A131", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A131\n\n**Class or grade:** E, CS, EH32, EH36\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 82/87HP\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 53\n\n> 10.62/SA 53 Group 3 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 53 Group 3 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 53 Group 3 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n> A131 A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1 DH32, DH36 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E, CS, EH32, EH36 AA 7018-1 SA 82/87HP\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "e-cs-eh32-eh36-a131.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 82/87HP", "grade_class": "E, CS, EH32, EH36", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "e-cs-eh32-eh36-a131", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 53 Group 3 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 53 Group 3 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 53 Group 3 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 53", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-1", "source_quote": "A131 A, B, D, DS, AH32, AH36 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, Group 2 Group 1 DH32, DH36 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 E, CS, EH32, EH36 AA 7018-1 SA 82/87HP", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A131 \u00b7 E, CS, EH32, EH36 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A965", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A965\n\n**Class or grade:** F 304H, F304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H\n\n>  A965   F 304H, F304N                                                 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                    Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "f-304h-f304n-a965.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "F 304H, F304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f-304h-f304n-a965", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A965   F 304H, F304N                                                 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                    Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A965 \u00b7 F 304H, F304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A668", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A668\n\n**Class or grade:** F, FH, H, HH, J, JH\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 44\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC/4130 SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC/4130 SR\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC/4130 SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83 F, FH, H, HH, J, JH C AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC/4130 SR", "file": "f-fh-h-hh-j-jh-a668.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "F, FH, H, HH, J, JH", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f-fh-h-hh-j-jh-a668", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC/4130 SR", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS/II 90-K2/II 101TC/4130 SR", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83 F, FH, H, HH, J, JH C AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A668 \u00b7 F, FH, H, HH, J, JH \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A182   F1                               B       AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "f1-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "F1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f1-a182", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A182   F1                               B       AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A336", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A336\n\n**Class or grade:** F1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A336   F1                                               B         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "f1-a336.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "F1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f1-a336", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A336   F1                                               B         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A336 \u00b7 F1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A336", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A336\n\n**Class or grade:** F11, F12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "f11-f12-a336.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "F11, F12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f11-f12-a336", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A336 \u00b7 F11, F12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F2, F11, F12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "f2-f11-f12-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "F2, F11, F12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f2-f11-f12-a182", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F2, F11, F12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "f22-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "F22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f22-a182", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A336", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A336\n\n**Class or grade:** F22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "f22-a336.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "F22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f22-a336", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A336 \u00b7 F22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A965", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A965\n\n**Class or grade:** F304, F304L, F 304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A965 F 304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "f304-f304l-f-304ln-a965.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "F304, F304L, F 304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f304-f304l-f-304ln-a965", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A965 F 304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A965 \u00b7 F304, F304L, F 304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F304, F304L, F304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "f304-f304l-f304ln-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "F304, F304L, F304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f304-f304l-f304ln-a182", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F304, F304L, F304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A965", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A965\n\n**Class or grade:** F316, F316L, F16LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A965 F 304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, F310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316L, F16LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "f316-f316l-f16ln-a965.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "F316, F316L, F16LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f316-f316l-f16ln-a965", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A965 F 304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, F310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316L, F16LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A965 \u00b7 F316, F316L, F16LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F347, F347H,\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "f347-f347h-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "F347, F347H,", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f347-f347h-a182", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F347, F347H, \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F348, F348H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "f348-f348h-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "F348, F348H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f348-f348h-a182", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F348, F348H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A694", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A694\n\n**Class or grade:** F42,F46, F48, F50, F52, F56\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A694   F42,F46, F48, F50, F52, F56                                     AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "f42-f46-f48-f50-f52-f56-a694.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "F42,F46, F48, F50, F52, F56", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f42-f46-f48-f50-f52-f56-a694", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 2, Group 3 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A694   F42,F46, F48, F50, F52, F56                                     AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A694 \u00b7 F42,F46, F48, F50, F52, F56 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F44, F47, F48, F58\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F44, F47, F48, F58 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "f44-f47-f48-f58-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "F44, F47, F48, F58", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f44-f47-f48-f58-a182", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F44, F47, F48, F58 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F44, F47, F48, F58 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F5, F5a, F21\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "f5-f5a-f21-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "F5, F5a, F21", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f5-f5a-f21-a182", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F5, F5a, F21 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A336", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A336\n\n**Class or grade:** F5, F5A, F21\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "f5-f5a-f21-a336.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "F5, F5A, F21", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f5-f5a-f21-a336", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A336 \u00b7 F5, F5A, F21 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F51, F60\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53/67.50\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F44, F47, F48, F58 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 F51, F60 OK 67.55/67.53/67.50 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "f51-f60-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "F51, F60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f51-f60-a182", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53/67.50", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F44, F47, F48, F58 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 F51, F60 OK 67.55/67.53/67.50 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F51, F60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F53\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F44, F47, F48, F58 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 F51, F60 OK 67.55/67.53/67.50 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 F53 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "f53-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "F53", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f53-a182", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 F22 C AA 9018-CM,/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F304H, F304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H F304, F304L, F304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi F309H AR 309/309H F310, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 F316, F316H, F316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F316L, F316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi F317L F321, F321H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F347, F347H, OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F348, F348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si F44, F47, F48, F58 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 F51, F60 OK 67.55/67.53/67.50 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 F53 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F53 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A336", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A336\n\n**Class or grade:** F6\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L/MC309LSi\n\n> AR MC309L/MC309LSi\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "f6-a336.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "F6", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f6-a336", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L/MC309LSi", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L/MC309LSi", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A336 \u00b7 F6 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A694", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A694\n\n**Class or grade:** F60, F65, F70\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75/83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 3\n\n> Group 3 DS II CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II\n\n> Group 3 DS II CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n> Group 3 DS II CW 88HS Ni1/80D2\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n> A694 F42,F46, F48, F50, F52, F56 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 F60, F65, F70 AA 8018 SA 75/83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II", "file": "f60-f65-f70-a694.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75/83", "grade_class": "F60, F65, F70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f60-f65-f70-a694", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3 DS II CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 3 DS II CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 3 DS II CW 88HS Ni1/80D2", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 3", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A694 F42,F46, F48, F50, F52, F56 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 F60, F65, F70 AA 8018 SA 75/83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A694 \u00b7 F60, F65, F70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F6a Classes 1 & 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L/MC309LSi\n\n> AR MC309L/MC309LSi\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "f6a-classes-1-2-a182.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "F6a Classes 1 & 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f6a-classes-1-2-a182", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L/MC309LSi", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L/MC309LSi", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F6a Classes 1 & 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "f9-a182.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "F9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "f9-a182", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A336", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A336\n\n**Class or grade:** F9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "f9-a336.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "F9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "f9-a336", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A336 \u00b7 F9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A182", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A182\n\n**Class or grade:** F91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "f91-a182.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "F91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f91-a182", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A182 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F2, F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM,/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F5, F5a, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6a Classes 1 & 2 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A182 \u00b7 F91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A336", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A336\n\n**Class or grade:** F91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "f91-a336.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "F91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "f91-a336", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A336 F1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 F5, F5A, F21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 F6 D AR 309/309H F9 D AA 8018-B8 F11, F12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 F22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 F91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A336 \u00b7 F91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A369", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A369\n\n**Class or grade:** FP1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "fp1-a369.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "FP1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "fp1-a369", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A369 \u00b7 FP1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A369", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A369\n\n**Class or grade:** FP2, FP11, FP12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** A 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "fp2-fp11-fp12-a369.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "FP2, FP11, FP12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "fp2-fp11-fp12-a369", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "A 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A369 \u00b7 FP2, FP11, FP12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A369", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A369\n\n**Class or grade:** FP22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 FP9 D AA 8018-B8 FP91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 FP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "fp22-a369.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "FP22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "fp22-a369", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 FP9 D AA 8018-B8 FP91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 FP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A369 \u00b7 FP22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A369", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A369\n\n**Class or grade:** FP5, FP21\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "fp5-fp21-a369.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "FP5, FP21", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "fp5-fp21-a369", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A369 \u00b7 FP5, FP21 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A369", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A369\n\n**Class or grade:** FP9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 FP9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "fp9-a369.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "FP9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "fp9-a369", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 FP9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A369 \u00b7 FP9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A369", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A369\n\n**Class or grade:** FP91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 FP9 D AA 8018-B8 FP91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "fp91-a369.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "FP91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "fp91-a369", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A369 FPA, FPB A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 FP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 FP2, FP11, FP12 C A 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 FP5, FP21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 FP9 D AA 8018-B8 FP91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A369 \u00b7 FP91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A369", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A369\n\n**Class or grade:** FPA, FPB\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A369   FPA, FPB                                                              A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "fpa-fpb-a369.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "FPA, FPB", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "fpa-fpb-a369", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A369   FPA, FPB                                                              A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A369 \u00b7 FPA, FPB \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A463", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A463\n\n**Class or grade:** FSS Type 409\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER409CB\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC409Ti\n\n> AR MC409Ti\n\n> A463 CS, FS, DDS, EDDS,, AA, HSLAS SW 10P Plus/10P/6011 Group 1 FSS Type 409 ER409CB\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "fss-type-409-a463.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER409CB", "grade_class": "FSS Type 409", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "fss-type-409-a463", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC409Ti", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC409Ti", "source_quote": "A463 CS, FS, DDS, EDDS,, AA, HSLAS SW 10P Plus/10P/6011 Group 1 FSS Type 409 ER409CB", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A463 \u00b7 FSS Type 409 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1026", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1026\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr 50\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429; OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus; Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X; Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11; Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A1026   Gr 50                         A       Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 4", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus; Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X; Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11; Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "gr-50-a1026.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Gr 50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-50-a1026", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429; OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A1026   Gr 50                         A       Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1026 \u00b7 Gr 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1026", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1026\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr 65\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> A1026 Gr 50 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr 65 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "gr-65-a1026.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "Gr 65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-65-a1026", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1026 Gr 50 A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr 65 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1026 \u00b7 Gr 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A841", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A841\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A841   Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1                                A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "gr-a-b-and-c-cl-1-a841.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-a-b-and-c-cl-1-a841", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A841   Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1                                A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A841 \u00b7 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A841", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A841\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "gr-a-b-and-c-cl-2-a841.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-a-b-and-c-cl-2-a841", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A841 \u00b7 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1020", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1020\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr A, C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A1020   Gr A, C                       A       Group 1                         Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "gr-a-c-a1020.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Gr A, C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-a-c-a1020", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1020   Gr A, C                       A       Group 1                         Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1020 \u00b7 Gr A, C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A859", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A859\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr A, Cl 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A859   Gr A, Cl 1                                          A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "gr-a-cl-1-a859.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Gr A, Cl 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-a-cl-1-a859", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A859   Gr A, Cl 1                                          A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A859 \u00b7 Gr A, Cl 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A859", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A859\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr A, Cl 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A859 Gr A, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "gr-a-cl-2-a859.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "Gr A, Cl 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-a-cl-2-a859", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A859 Gr A, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A859 \u00b7 Gr A, Cl 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1020", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1020\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1020 Gr A, C A Group 1 Group 1 Gr D A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "gr-d-a1020.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Gr D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-d-a1020", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1020 Gr A, C A Group 1 Group 1 Gr D A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1020 \u00b7 Gr D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A841", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A841\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr E Cl 4 and 5\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018/9018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr E Cl 4 and 5 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "gr-e-cl-4-and-5-a841.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "Gr E Cl 4 and 5", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-e-cl-4-and-5-a841", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018/9018-SR", "source_quote": "A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr E Cl 4 and 5 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A841 \u00b7 Gr E Cl 4 and 5 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A841", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A841\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr F, Cl 6\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr E Cl 4 and 5 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95 Gr F, Cl 6 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "gr-f-cl-6-a841.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "Gr F, Cl 6", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-f-cl-6-a841", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr E Cl 4 and 5 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95 Gr F, Cl 6 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A841 \u00b7 Gr F, Cl 6 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A841", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A841\n\n**Class or grade:** Gr F Cl 7 and 8\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018/9018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr E Cl 4 and 5 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95 Gr F, Cl 6 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr F Cl 7 and 8 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "gr-f-cl-7-and-8-a841.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "Gr F Cl 7 and 8", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "gr-f-cl-7-and-8-a841", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018/9018-SR", "source_quote": "A841 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Gr A, B, and C, Cl 2 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr E Cl 4 and 5 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95 Gr F, Cl 6 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 Gr F Cl 7 and 8 B AA 9018/9018-SR SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A841 \u00b7 Gr F Cl 7 and 8 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A333", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A333\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 1 & 6\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A333   Grade 1 & 6                                      A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-1-6-a333.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grade 1 & 6", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "grade-1-6-a333", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus", "source_quote": "A333   Grade 1 & 6                                      A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A333 \u00b7 Grade 1 & 6 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A334", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A334\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 1 & 6\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A334   Grade 1 & 6                                      A         SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-1-6-a334.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grade 1 & 6", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "grade-1-6-a334", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A334   Grade 1 & 6                                      A         SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A334 \u00b7 Grade 1 & 6 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A356", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A356\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A356   Grade 1                                                               A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "grade-1-a356.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grade 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-1-a356", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A356   Grade 1                                                               A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A356 \u00b7 Grade 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A333", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A333\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 10\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A333 Grade 1 & 6 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55 Grade 10 A AA 8018-C1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-10-a333.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade 10", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "grade-10-a333", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A333 Grade 1 & 6 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55 Grade 10 A AA 8018-C1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A333 \u00b7 Grade 10 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A334", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A334\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 10\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A334 Grade 1 & 6 A SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55 Grade 10 A AA 8018-C1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-10-a334.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade 10", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "grade-10-a334", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A334 Grade 1 & 6 A SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55 Grade 10 A AA 8018-C1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A334 \u00b7 Grade 10 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A356", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A356\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grades 8, 9, 10 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 12 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "grade-12-a356.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "Grade 12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-12-a356", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grades 8, 9, 10 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 12 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A356 \u00b7 Grade 12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A387", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A387\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 2, 11, 12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A387   Grade 2, 11, 12                                                       C         AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L                             ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "grade-2-11-12-a387.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "Grade 2, 11, 12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-2-11-12-a387", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A387   Grade 2, 11, 12                                                       C         AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L                             ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A387 \u00b7 Grade 2, 11, 12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A356", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A356\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "grade-2-a356.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "Grade 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-2-a356", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A356 \u00b7 Grade 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A387", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A387\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 22, 22L\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "grade-22-22l-a387.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "Grade 22, 22L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-22-22l-a387", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A387 \u00b7 Grade 22, 22L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A333", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A333\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 3 & 7\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A333 Grade 1 & 6 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-3-7-a333.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade 3 & 7", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "grade-3-7-a333", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A333 Grade 1 & 6 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A333 \u00b7 Grade 3 & 7 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A334", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A334\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 3 & 7\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A334 Grade 1 & 6 A SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-3-7-a334.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade 3 & 7", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "grade-3-7-a334", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A334 Grade 1 & 6 A SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A334 \u00b7 Grade 3 & 7 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A387", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A387\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 5, 21, 21L\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 5, 21, 21L D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "grade-5-21-21l-a387.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "Grade 5, 21, 21L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-5-21-21l-a387", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 5, 21, 21L D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A387 \u00b7 Grade 5, 21, 21L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A356", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A356\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 5, 6\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "grade-5-6-a356.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "Grade 5, 6", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-5-6-a356", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A356 \u00b7 Grade 5, 6 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A333", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A333\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 8\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n> A333 Grade 1 & 6 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-8-a333.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade 8", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "grade-8-a333", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A333 Grade 1 & 6 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 10P/10P Plus Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A333 \u00b7 Grade 8 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A334", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A334\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 8\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n> A334 Grade 1 & 6 A SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-8-a334.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade 8", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "grade-8-a334", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A334 Grade 1 & 6 A SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade 3 & 7 A AA 8018-N Grade 8 OK 92.55", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A334 \u00b7 Grade 8 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A387", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A387\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 5, 21, 21L D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 Grade 9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "grade-9-a387.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade 9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "grade-9-a387", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 5, 21, 21L D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 Grade 9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A387 \u00b7 Grade 9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A387", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A387\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade 91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 5, 21, 21L D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 Grade 9 D AA 8018-B8 Grade 91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "grade-91-a387.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "Grade 91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-91-a387", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A387 Grade 2, 11, 12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grade 22, 22L C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 Grade 5, 21, 21L D AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 Grade 9 D AA 8018-B8 Grade 91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A387 \u00b7 Grade 91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A283", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A283\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1 or 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A283   Grade A                                          A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 or 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "grade-a-a283.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grade A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-a-a283", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A283   Grade A                                          A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A283 \u00b7 Grade A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A302", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A302\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade A, B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80-D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A302   Grade A, B                                       C         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "grade-a-b-a302.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "Grade A, B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-a-b-a302", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80-D2", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80-D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.71/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A302   Grade A, B                                       C         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A302 \u00b7 Grade A, B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A414", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A414\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade A, B, C, D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 11/15\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A414   Grade A, B, C, D                             Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 11/15", "file": "grade-a-b-c-d-a414.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grade A, B, C, D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-a-b-c-d-a414", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A414   Grade A, B, C, D                             Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim    Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A414 \u00b7 Grade A, B, C, D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A225", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A225\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 10/T115\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 10/T115\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 10/T115\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A225   Grade C                                     B         AA T                                     SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 10/T115", "file": "grade-c-a225.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "Grade C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-c-a225", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 10/T115", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 10/T115", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A225   Grade C                                     B         AA T                                     SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A225 \u00b7 Grade C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A302", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A302\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade C, D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** A 8018-NM/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 44\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 4130SR\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A302 Grade A, B C AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade C, D C A 8018-NM/8018-SR\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 4130SR", "file": "grade-c-d-a302.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Grade C, D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-c-d-a302", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44", "smaw_filler": "A 8018-NM/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A302 Grade A, B C AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade C, D C A 8018-NM/8018-SR", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A302 \u00b7 Grade C, D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A225", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A225\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A225 Grade C B AA T SA 120 Grade D B AA 8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "grade-d-a225.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "Grade D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-d-a225", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-SR", "source_quote": "A225 Grade C B AA T SA 120 Grade D B AA 8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A225 \u00b7 Grade D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A414", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A414\n\n**Class or grade:** Grade E, F, G\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 11/15\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A414 Grade A, B, C, D Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade E, F, G AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 11/15", "file": "grade-e-f-g-a414.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grade E, F, G", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grade-e-f-g-a414", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81 Group 1 CS 11/15 Group 1", "saw_filler": "281/SA 29S, 231/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A414 Grade A, B, C, D Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grade E, F, G AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A414 \u00b7 Grade E, F, G \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A356", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A356\n\n**Class or grade:** Grades 8, 9, 10\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grades 8, 9, 10 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "grades-8-9-10-a356.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "Grades 8, 9, 10", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grades-8-9-10-a356", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A356 Grade 1 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 Grade 2 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Grade 5, 6 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 Grades 8, 9, 10 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A356 \u00b7 Grades 8, 9, 10 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A106", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A106\n\n**Class or grade:** Grades A, B\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A106   Grades A, B                      A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "grades-a-b-a106.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grades A, B", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grades-a-b-a106", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A106   Grades A, B                      A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim            Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A106 \u00b7 Grades A, B \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A285", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A285\n\n**Class or grade:** Grades A, B, C\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1 or 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A285   Grades A, B, C                                   A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 or 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "grades-a-b-c-a285.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grades A, B, C", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grades-a-b-c-a285", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A285   Grades A, B, C                                   A         Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A285 \u00b7 Grades A, B, C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A283", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A283\n\n**Class or grade:** Grades B, C, D\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1 or 2\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A283 Grade A A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grades B, C, D A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 or 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11", "file": "grades-b-c-d-a283.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Grades B, C, D", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "grades-b-c-d-a283", "mcaw_filler": "Group1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group 1 Group 1 or 2 Group1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A283 Grade A A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Grades B, C, D A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A283 \u00b7 Grades B, C, D \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** H75, H80, J80 , J90\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-NM\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 44\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 4130SR\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 4130SR", "file": "h75-h80-j80-j90-a672.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "H75, H80, J80 , J90", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "h75-h80-j80-j90-a672", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-NM", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 H75, H80, J80 , J90 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A709", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A709\n\n**Class or grade:** HPS 70W\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A709 36, 50, 50S A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50W, HPS 50W A AA 8018 SA 75 HPS 70W A AA 9018\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "hps-70w-a709.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "HPS 70W", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hps-70w-a709", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4, 10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A709 36, 50, 50S A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 50W, HPS 50W A AA 8018 SA 75 HPS 70W A AA 9018", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A709 \u00b7 HPS 70W \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F GR 50, 60\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-f-gr-50-60-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F GR 50, 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-50-60-a1008", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 HSLAS-F GR 50, 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F GR 50\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-f-gr-50-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F GR 50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-50-a1011", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS-F GR 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F GR 50\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-f-gr-50-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F GR 50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-50-a1018", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS-F GR 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F GR 60\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-f-gr-60-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F GR 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-60-a1011", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS-F GR 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F GR 60\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-f-gr-60-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F GR 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-60-a1018", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS-F GR 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F Gr 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "hslas-f-gr-70-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F Gr 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-70-a1008", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 HSLAS-F Gr 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F Gr 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "hslas-f-gr-70-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F Gr 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-70-a1011", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS-F Gr 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F Gr 70\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "hslas-f-gr-70-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F Gr 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-70-a1018", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS-F Gr 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F Gr 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9019\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS-F Gr 80 A AA 9019 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "hslas-f-gr-80-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F Gr 80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-80-a1008", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9019", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50, 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS-F Gr 80 A AA 9019 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 HSLAS-F Gr 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F Gr 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9019\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS-F Gr 80 A AA 9019 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "hslas-f-gr-80-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F Gr 80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-80-a1011", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9019", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS-F Gr 80 A AA 9019 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS-F Gr 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS-F Gr 80\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9019\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS-F Gr 80 AA 9019 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "hslas-f-gr-80-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "HSLAS-F Gr 80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-f-gr-80-a1018", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "smaw_filler": "AA 9019", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95 HSLAS-F GR 50 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS-F GR 60 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS-F Gr 70 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS-F Gr 80 AA 9019 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS-F Gr 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-gr-45-50-55-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-45-50-55-a1008", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-gr-45-50-55-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-45-50-55-a1011", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS GR 45\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-gr-45-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS GR 45", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-45-a1018", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS GR 45 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS GR 50, 55\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-gr-50-55-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS GR 50, 55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-50-55-a1011", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS GR 50, 55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS GR 50, 55\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "hslas-gr-50-55-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "HSLAS GR 50, 55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-50-55-a1018", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS GR 50, 55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS Gr 60, 65\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "hslas-gr-60-65-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "HSLAS Gr 60, 65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-60-65-a1008", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS Gr 60, 65\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "hslas-gr-60-65-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "HSLAS Gr 60, 65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-60-65-a1011", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS Gr 60, 65\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "hslas-gr-60-65-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "HSLAS Gr 60, 65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-60-65-a1018", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS Gr 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9019\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "hslas-gr-70-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "HSLAS Gr 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-70-a1008", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9019", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 HSLAS Gr 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS Gr 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9019\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "hslas-gr-70-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "HSLAS Gr 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-70-a1011", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9019", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95 HSLAS GR 45, 50, 55 Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 A AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 HSLAS Gr 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** HSLAS Gr 70\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9019\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "hslas-gr-70-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "HSLAS Gr 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "hslas-gr-70-a1018", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "smaw_filler": "AA 9019", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 45 A Group 1 Group 1 HSLAS GR 50, 55 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 HSLAS Gr 60, 65 AA 8018 SA 75 HSLAS Gr 70 AA 9019 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 HSLAS Gr 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A765", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A765\n\n**Class or grade:** I\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A765   I                                                A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "i-a765.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "I", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "i-a765", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 2 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 2", "saw_group_products": "OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A765   I                                                A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A765 \u00b7 I \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A765", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A765\n\n**Class or grade:** II\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "ii-a765.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "II", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ii-a765", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A765 \u00b7 II \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A765", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A765\n\n**Class or grade:** III\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 III B AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "iii-a765.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "III", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "iii-a765", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 III B AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A765 \u00b7 III \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A765", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A765\n\n**Class or grade:** IV\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 III B AA 8018-N IV B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "iv-a765.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "IV", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "iv-a765", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 429 /SA 75, 10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 III B AA 8018-N IV B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A765 \u00b7 IV \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** J100\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 100, DS II 100D-1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 100, DS II 100D-1\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 100, DS II 100D-1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100, DS II 100D-1", "file": "j100-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "J100", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "j100-a672", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 100, DS II 100D-1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 100, DS II 100D-1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 J100 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A872", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A872\n\n**Class or grade:** J93183\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n>  A872   J93183                                                        OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "j93183-a872.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "J93183", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "j93183-a872", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A872   J93183                                                        OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A872 \u00b7 J93183 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A872", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A872\n\n**Class or grade:** J93550\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n> A872 J93183 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 J93550 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "j93550-a872.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "J93550", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "j93550-a872", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A872 J93183 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 J93550 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A872 \u00b7 J93550 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A668", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A668\n\n**Class or grade:** K, KH\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 11018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 100\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 100\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 100\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83 F, FH, H, HH, J, JH C AA 9018 SA 83 K, KH C AA 11018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100", "file": "k-kh-a668.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "K, KH", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "k-kh-a668", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 100", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 100", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA 11018", "source_quote": "A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83 F, FH, H, HH, J, JH C AA 9018 SA 83 K, KH C AA 11018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A668 \u00b7 K, KH \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A989", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A989\n\n**Class or grade:** K31545, K21590\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A989 K90941 D AA 8018-B8 K91650 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 K31545, K21590 C AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "k31545-k21590-a989.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "K31545, K21590", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "k31545-k21590-a989", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM", "source_quote": "A989 K90941 D AA 8018-B8 K91650 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 K31545, K21590 C AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A989 \u00b7 K31545, K21590 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** K75, L65, L70, N75\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95 K75, L65, L70, N75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "k75-l65-l70-n75-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "K75, L65, L70, N75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "k75-l65-l70-n75-a672", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95 K75, L65, L70, N75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 K75, L65, L70, N75 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** K85\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 150\n\n> DS 150 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> DS 150 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95 K75, L65, L70, N75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 K85 B AA 9018 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 150", "file": "k85-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "K85", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "k85-a672", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 150 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "DS 150 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95 K75, L65, L70, N75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 K85 B AA 9018 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 K85 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A989", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A989\n\n**Class or grade:** K90941\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A989    K90941                        D       AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "k90941-a989.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "K90941", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "k90941-a989", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A989    K90941                        D       AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A989 \u00b7 K90941 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A989", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A989\n\n**Class or grade:** K91650\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A989 K90941 D AA 8018-B8 K91650 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "k91650-a989.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "K91650", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "k91650-a989", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A989 K90941 D AA 8018-B8 K91650 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A989 \u00b7 K91650 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A707", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A707\n\n**Class or grade:** L 2 Cl 4, L3 Cl 4\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA ENi4\n\n> 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L 2 Cl 4, L3 Cl 4 AA 9018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "l-2-cl-4-l3-cl-4-a707.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "L 2 Cl 4, L3 Cl 4", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l-2-cl-4-l3-cl-4-a707", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L 2 Cl 4, L3 Cl 4 AA 9018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A707 \u00b7 L 2 Cl 4, L3 Cl 4 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A668", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A668\n\n**Class or grade:** L, LH\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 120\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 120\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 110/T-115\n\n> 10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83 F, FH, H, HH, J, JH C AA 9018 SA 83 K, KH C AA 11018 SA 95 L, LH C AA T SA 120\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 110/T-115", "file": "l-lh-a668.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 120", "grade_class": "L, LH", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l-lh-a668", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120 DS II 110/T-115", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 120", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A668 A, AH, B, BH, C, CH, B AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D, DH, E, EH, G, GH B AA 8018 SA 75/83 F, FH, H, HH, J, JH C AA 9018 SA 83 K, KH C AA 11018 SA 95 L, LH C AA T SA 120", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A668 \u00b7 L, LH \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A707", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A707\n\n**Class or grade:** L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2, Group 3\n\n> 10.71/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n>  A707   L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2                                                AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2, Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "l1-cl-1-l1-cl-2-a707.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l1-cl-1-l1-cl-2-a707", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81 Group 2, Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81, 10.62/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A707   L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2                                                AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A707 \u00b7 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A707", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A707\n\n**Class or grade:** L1 Cl 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n> A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "l1-cl-3-a707.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "L1 Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l1-cl-3-a707", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A707 \u00b7 L1 Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A707", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A707\n\n**Class or grade:** L1 Cl4\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA ENi4\n\n> 429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> 429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "l1-cl4-a707.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "L1 Cl4", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l1-cl4-a707", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4 DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "saw_filler": "429/SA ENi4", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018", "source_quote": "A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A707 \u00b7 L1 Cl4 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A707", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A707\n\n**Class or grade:** L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n> A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "l2-cl-3-l3-cl-3-a707.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l2-cl-3-l3-cl-3-a707", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A707 \u00b7 L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A707", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A707\n\n**Class or grade:** L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 82/83/87HP\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n> A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "l2-cl1-l2-cl-2-l3-cl-1-l3-cl-2-a707.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 82/83/87HP", "grade_class": "L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l2-cl1-l2-cl-2-l3-cl-1-l3-cl-2-a707", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-1", "source_quote": "A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A707 \u00b7 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A707", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A707\n\n**Class or grade:** L4 CL3, L5 Cl 3, L6 Cl 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2\n\n> A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L 2 Cl 4, L3 Cl 4 AA 9018 SA 95 L4 Cl 1, L4 Cl 2, L5 CL 1, L5 Cl2, L6 Cl 1, L6 Cl2 AA 8018-C1 L4 CL3, L5 Cl 3, L6 Cl 3 AA 8018-C1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "l4-cl3-l5-cl-3-l6-cl-3-a707.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "L4 CL3, L5 Cl 3, L6 Cl 3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l4-cl3-l5-cl-3-l6-cl-3-a707", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A707 L1 Cl 1, L1 Cl 2 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 L1 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L1 Cl4 AA 9018 SA 83 L2 Cl1, L2 Cl 2, L3 Cl 1, L3 Cl 2 AA 7018-1 SA 82/83/87HP L2 CL 3, L3 Cl 3 AA 8018 SA 75 L 2 Cl 4, L3 Cl 4 AA 9018 SA 95 L4 Cl 1, L4 Cl 2, L5 CL 1, L5 Cl2, L6 Cl 1, L6 Cl2 AA 8018-C1 L4 CL3, L5 Cl 3, L6 Cl 3 AA 8018-C1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A707 \u00b7 L4 CL3, L5 Cl 3, L6 Cl 3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A672", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A672\n\n**Class or grade:** L75\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-NM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95 K75, L65, L70, N75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 K85 B AA 9018 SA 83/95 L75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "l75-a672.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "L75", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "l75-a672", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-NM", "source_quote": "A672 A45, A50, A55 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B55, B60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 B65, B70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C55, C60 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 C65, C70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 D70 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim/8018 Group 1 D80 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75/83 H75, H80, J80 , J90 C AA 8018-NM J100 A AA T SA 95 K75, L65, L70, N75 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 K85 B AA 9018 SA 83/95 L75 B AA 8018-NM SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A672 \u00b7 L75 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A352", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A352\n\n**Class or grade:** LC1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Spoolarc 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "lc1-a352.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Spoolarc 83", "grade_class": "LC1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "lc1-a352", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A352 \u00b7 LC1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A352", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A352\n\n**Class or grade:** LC2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 85C1\n\n> DS 85C1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83 LC2 A AA 8018-C1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 85C1", "file": "lc2-a352.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "LC2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "lc2-a352", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 85C1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83 LC2 A AA 8018-C1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A352 \u00b7 LC2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A352", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A352\n\n**Class or grade:** LC9\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n> A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83 LC2 A AA 8018-C1 LC9 OK 92.55\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "lc9-a352.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "LC9", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "lc9-a352", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LC1 A AA 7018-Mo Spoolarc 83 LC2 A AA 8018-C1 LC9 OK 92.55", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A352 \u00b7 LC9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A352", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A352\n\n**Class or grade:** LCA\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A352   LCA                                                                   A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "lca-a352.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "LCA", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "lca-a352", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A352   LCA                                                                   A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A352 \u00b7 LCA \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A352", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A352\n\n**Class or grade:** LCB, LCC\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "lcb-lcc-a352.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "LCB, LCC", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "lcb-lcc-a352", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-1", "source_quote": "A352 LCA A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LCB, LCC A AA 7018-1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A352 \u00b7 LCB, LCC \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A350", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A350\n\n**Class or grade:** LF1, LF2 Class 2\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A350   LF1, LF2 Class 2                                 A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X", "file": "lf1-lf2-class-2-a350.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "LF1, LF2 Class 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "lf1-lf2-class-2-a350", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81 Group 2 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A350   LF1, LF2 Class 2                                 A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A350 \u00b7 LF1, LF2 Class 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A350", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A350\n\n**Class or grade:** LF2 Class 1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A350 LF1, LF2 Class 2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LF2 Class 1 A AA 7018-1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "lf2-class-1-a350.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "LF2 Class 1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "lf2-class-1-a350", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-1", "source_quote": "A350 LF1, LF2 Class 2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LF2 Class 1 A AA 7018-1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A350 \u00b7 LF2 Class 1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A350", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A350\n\n**Class or grade:** LF3\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A350 LF1, LF2 Class 2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LF2 Class 1 A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LF3 A AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "lf3-a350.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "LF3", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "lf3-a350", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A350 LF1, LF2 Class 2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LF2 Class 1 A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LF3 A AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A350 \u00b7 LF3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A350", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A350\n\n**Class or grade:** LF5, LF 6\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A350 LF1, LF2 Class 2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LF2 Class 1 A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LF3 A AA 8018-N LF5, LF 6 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "lf5-lf-6-a350.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "LF5, LF 6", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "lf5-lf-6-a350", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A350 LF1, LF2 Class 2 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim, SW 7014 Group 1 LF2 Class 1 A AA 7018-1 Group 1 LF3 A AA 8018-N LF5, LF 6 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A350 \u00b7 LF5, LF 6 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A494", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A494\n\n**Class or grade:** M-35-1, M-30C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCu-7\n\n> A494 M-35-1, M-30C OK NiCu-7\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "m-35-1-m-30c-a494.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "M-35-1, M-30C", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "m-35-1-m-30c-a494", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCu-7", "source_quote": "A494 M-35-1, M-30C OK NiCu-7", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A494 \u00b7 M-35-1, M-30C \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A575", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A575\n\n**Class or grade:** M1008 thru M1025\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, Group 4\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1, Group 2\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A575   M1008 thru M1025                 A       Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim           Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, Group 4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "m1008-thru-m1025-a575.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "M1008 thru M1025", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "m1008-thru-m1025-a575", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2 Group 1, Group 2, Group 4 Group 1, Group 2 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2", 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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A575", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A575\n\n**Class or grade:** M1031 & M1044\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80 D2\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A575 M1008 thru M1025 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 M1031 & M1044 B AA 8018 SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "m1031-m1044-a575.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "M1031 & M1044", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "m1031-m1044-a575", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80 D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1/800X Ni1/II 81K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2 CW 80 D2", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A575 M1008 thru M1025 A Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 M1031 & M1044 B AA 8018 SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A575 \u00b7 M1031 & M1044 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A554", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A554\n\n**Class or grade:** MT-429\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L, OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n> A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT-429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "mt-429-a554.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "grade_class": "MT-429", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt-429-a554", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L, OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT-429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A554 \u00b7 MT-429 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A554", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A554\n\n**Class or grade:** MT-430, MT-430-Ti\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT-429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 MT-430, MT-430-Ti Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "mt-430-mt-430-ti-a554.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "MT-430, MT-430-Ti", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt-430-mt-430-ti-a554", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT-429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 MT-430, MT-430-Ti Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A554 \u00b7 MT-430, MT-430-Ti \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A554", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A554\n\n**Class or grade:** MT301, MT 302, MT 304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L/308H\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L,\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L\n\n>  A554   MT301, MT 302, MT 304                    AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                   Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L/308H", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L,", "file": "mt301-mt-302-mt-304-a554.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "MT301, MT 302, MT 304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt301-mt-302-mt-304-a554", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L/308H CB 308L, AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A554   MT301, MT 302, MT 304                    AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                   Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A554 \u00b7 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A511", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A511\n\n**Class or grade:** MT302\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A511   MT302                                                         AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "mt302-a511.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "MT302", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt302-a511", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A511   MT302                                                         AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A511 \u00b7 MT302 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A511", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A511\n\n**Class or grade:** MT304L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "mt304l-a511.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "MT304L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt304l-a511", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A511 \u00b7 MT304L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A554", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A554\n\n**Class or grade:** MT316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "mt316-a554.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "MT316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt316-a554", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A554 \u00b7 MT316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A554", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A554\n\n**Class or grade:** MT316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "mt316l-a554.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "MT316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt316l-a554", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A554 \u00b7 MT316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A511", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A511\n\n**Class or grade:** MT321, MT347\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "mt321-mt347-a511.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "MT321, MT347", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt321-mt347-a511", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A511 \u00b7 MT321, MT347 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A554", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A554\n\n**Class or grade:** MT321, MT347\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "mt321-mt347-a554.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "MT321, MT347", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt321-mt347-a554", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A554 MT301, MT 302, MT 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A554 \u00b7 MT321, MT347 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A511", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A511\n\n**Class or grade:** MT405\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "mt405-a511.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "MT405", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt405-a511", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A511 \u00b7 MT405 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A511", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A511\n\n**Class or grade:** MT430\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo MT430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "mt430-a511.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "MT430", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "mt430-a511", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A511 MT302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi MT304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi MT305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, MT309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si MT310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 MT316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi MT317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L MT321, MT347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si MT405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo MT430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A511 \u00b7 MT430 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-a312", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 N08367 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-a409.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-a409", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 N08367 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-a479", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 N08367 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-a813", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 N08367 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-a814", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 N08367 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367, N08926\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-n08926-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367, N08926", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-n08926-a240", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 N08367, N08926 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367, N08926\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-n08926-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367, N08926", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-n08926-a249", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 N08367, N08926 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367, N08926\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-n08926-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367, N08926", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "n08367-n08926-a269", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 N08367, N08926 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A270", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A270\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367, N08926\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-n08926-a270.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367, N08926", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-n08926-a270", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A270 \u00b7 N08367, N08926 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A688", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A688\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367, N08926\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-n08926-a688.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367, N08926", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-n08926-a688", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A688 \u00b7 N08367, N08926 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08367-n08926-s31254-s31725-s31726-a358.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08367-n08926-s31254-s31725-s31726-a358", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A358 \u00b7 N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** N08800, N08810\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrFe-2\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCr-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCr-3\n\n> A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08800-n08810-a358.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3", "grade_class": "N08800, N08810", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08800-n08810-a358", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCr-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCr-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrFe-2", "source_quote": "A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A358 \u00b7 N08800, N08810 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** N08800, N08810, N08811\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrFe-2\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCr-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCr-3\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08800-n08810-n08811-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3", "grade_class": "N08800, N08810, N08811", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08800-n08810-n08811-a240", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCr-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCr-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrFe-2", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 N08800, N08810, N08811 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** N08800, N08810, N08811\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrFe-2\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08800-n08810-n08811-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3", "grade_class": "N08800, N08810, N08811", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "n08800-n08810-n08811-a269", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrFe-2", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 N08800, N08810, N08811 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** N08904 904L\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08904-904l-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08904 904L", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "n08904-904l-a269", "preheat_group": "250 max", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 N08904 904L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** N08904\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08904-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08904", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08904-a240", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 N08904 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** N08904\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08904-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08904", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08904-a249", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 N08904 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** N08904\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08904-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08904", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08904-a312", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 N08904 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A358", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A358\n\n**Class or grade:** N08904\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "n08904-a358.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "N08904", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "n08904-a358", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 385, 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A358 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si N08367, N08926, S31254, S31725, S31726 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A358 \u00b7 N08904 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A335", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A335\n\n**Class or grade:** P1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A335   P1                                               B         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "p1-a335.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "P1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "p1-a335", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A335   P1                                               B         AA 7018-Mo                                      SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A335 \u00b7 P1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A335", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A335\n\n**Class or grade:** P2, P11, P12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "p2-p11-p12-a335.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "P2, P11, P12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "p2-p11-p12-a335", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A335 \u00b7 P2, P11, P12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A335", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A335\n\n**Class or grade:** P22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 P9 D AA 8018-B8 P22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "p22-a335.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "P22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "p22-a335", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 P9 D AA 8018-B8 P22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A335 \u00b7 P22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A335", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A335\n\n**Class or grade:** P5, P5B, P5C, P21\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "p5-p5b-p5c-p21-a335.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "P5, P5B, P5C, P21", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "p5-p5b-p5c-p21-a335", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A335 \u00b7 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A335", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A335\n\n**Class or grade:** P9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 P9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "p9-a335.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "P9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "p9-a335", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 P9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A335 \u00b7 P9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A335", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A335\n\n**Class or grade:** P91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 P9 D AA 8018-B8 P22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 P91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "p91-a335.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "P91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "p91-a335", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A335 P1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 P2, P11, P12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 P5, P5B, P5C, P21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 P9 D AA 8018-B8 P22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 P91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A335 \u00b7 P91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** S20400\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.81\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 312\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 312\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 312\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 312", "file": "s20400-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 312", "grade_class": "S20400", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s20400-a240", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 312 SB 312", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 312", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.81", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 S20400 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** S20400\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.81\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 312\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s20400-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 312", "grade_class": "S20400", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "s20400-a269", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.81", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 S20400 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** S30909 309H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s30909-309h-a269.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "S30909 309H", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "s30909-309h-a269", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 S30909 309H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A789", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A789\n\n**Class or grade:** S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520,\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n> A789 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520, OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "s31200-s31260-s32750-s32760-s32520-a789.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520,", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31200-s31260-s32750-s32760-s32520-a789", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A789 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520, OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A789 \u00b7 S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520, \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A790", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A790\n\n**Class or grade:** S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520,\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n> A790 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520, OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "s31200-s31260-s32750-s32760-s32520-a790.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520,", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31200-s31260-s32750-s32760-s32520-a790", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A790 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520, OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A790 \u00b7 S31200, S31260, S32750, S32760, S32520, \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31254-a240", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31254-a249", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "s31254-a269", "preheat_group": "250 max", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A270", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A270\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a270.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31254-a270", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A270 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31254-a312", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A688", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A688\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a688.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31254-a688", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A688 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31254-a814", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** S31254\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348, TP 321H, TP 347H, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31254-a943.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31254-a943", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348, TP 321H, TP 347H, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A943 \u00b7 S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a240", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a269", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A928", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A928\n\n**Class or grade:** S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n> A928 S31803, S32205, S32304 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a928.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a928", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A928 S31803, S32205, S32304 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A928 \u00b7 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A949", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A949\n\n**Class or grade:** S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2509\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509\n\n> A949 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2509", "file": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a949.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "grade_class": "S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31260-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a949", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509 SB 2509", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2509", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.53", "source_quote": "A949 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A949 \u00b7 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** S31725, S31726\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31725-s31726-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31725, S31726", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31725-s31726-a249", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 S31725, S31726 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** S31725, S31726\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31725-s31726-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31725, S31726", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31725-s31726-a312", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 S31725, S31726 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** S31725, S31726\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31725-s31726-a409.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "S31725, S31726", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31725-s31726-a409", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31725, S31726 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 S31725, S31726 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A928", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A928\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n>  A928   S31803, S32205, S32304                                        OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32304-a928.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32304-a928", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A928   S31803, S32205, S32304                                        OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A928 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32304-s31200-s31260-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32304-s31200-s31260-a240", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32304-s31200-s31260-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32304-s31200-s31260-a269", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A269 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A276", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A276\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32304, S32550, S32760\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31803, S32205, S32304, S32550, S32760 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32304-s32550-s32760-a276.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32304, S32550, S32760", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32304-s32550-s32760-a276", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A276 201, 302, 304. 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, S44400 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31803, S32205, S32304, S32550, S32760 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A276 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32304, S32550, S32760 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A789", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A789\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n>  A789   S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304                             OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32304-a789.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32304-a789", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A789   S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304                             OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A789 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A790", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A790\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n>  A790   S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304                             OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32304-a790.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32304-a790", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A790   S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304                             OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A790 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A479", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A479\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n> A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a479.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a479", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A479 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A479 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A815", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A815\n\n**Class or grade:** S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n>  A815   S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950                OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a815.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s31803-s32205-s32550-s32750-s32760-s32950-a815", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A815   S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950                OK 67.55/67.53                           Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A815 \u00b7 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A473", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A473\n\n**Class or grade:** S32550, S32760, S32950\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.55/67.53\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 2209\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209\n\n> A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S32550, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 2209", "file": "s32550-s32760-s32950-a473.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "grade_class": "S32550, S32760, S32950", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s32550-s32760-s32950-a473", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209 SB 2209", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 2209", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.55/67.53", "source_quote": "A473 201, 302 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 304, 308 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309 AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310, 310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.8161.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S32550, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A473 \u00b7 S32550, S32760, S32950 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A803", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A803\n\n**Class or grade:** S40900 TP409\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC409Ti\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A803   S40900 TP409                                     C         AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25           Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "s40900-tp409-a803.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "grade_class": "S40900 TP409", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s40900-tp409-a803", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC409Ti", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A803   S40900 TP409                                     C         AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25           Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A803 \u00b7 S40900 TP409 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A240", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A240\n\n**Class or grade:** S40945, S40975, S40977\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC409Ti\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 S40945, S40975, S40977 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "s40945-s40975-s40977-a240.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "grade_class": "S40945, S40975, S40977", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s40945-s40975-s40977-a240", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC409Ti", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A240 201, 301, 302, 304 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 201L, 301L, 301LN, 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 202, 304H, 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H 305 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 309/309H Autrod/Tigrod 308H 309H AR 309/309H 309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si 310S, 310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 444 AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08904 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 S40945, S40975, S40977 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A240 \u00b7 S40945, S40975, S40977 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A269", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A269\n\n**Class or grade:** S40945, S40975, S40977\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S40945, S40975, S40977 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s40945-s40975-s40977-a269.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "grade_class": "S40945, S40975, S40977", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "s40945-s40975-s40977-a269", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A269 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi 304L, 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 316L, 316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L 321, 347, 348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si 405, S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo 409, S40910, S40920, S40930 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb 429 AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 430 Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb 439 N08367, N08926 OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 N08800, N08810, N08811 OK NiCrFe-2 Autrod/Tigrod NiCr-3 N08904 904L 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod 385/NiCrMo-3 S20400 OK 68.81 Autrod/Tigrod 312 S30909 309H AR 309/309H S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3 S31260, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 68.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2509 S31803, S32205, S32304, S31200, S31260 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 S40945, S40975, S40977 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A269 \u00b7 S40945, S40975, S40977 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** S41500\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C TP444 C AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s41500-a268.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "S41500", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s41500-a268", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C TP444 C AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 S41500 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A815", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A815\n\n**Class or grade:** S41500\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A815 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430, TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s41500-a815.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "S41500", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s41500-a815", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A815 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430, TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A815 \u00b7 S41500 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** S43940\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC18CrCb\n\n> AR MC18CrCb\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C TP444 C AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo S43940 C\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "s43940-a268.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "S43940", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "s43940-a268", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC18CrCb", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC18CrCb", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "source_quote": "A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C TP444 C AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi S41500 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo S43940 C", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 S43940 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "ss-gr-25-30-33-40-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-25-30-33-40-a1008", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "ss-gr-30-33-36-40-45-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-30-33-36-40-45-a1011", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1018", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1018\n\n**Class or grade:** SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "ss-gr-30-33-36-40-a1018.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-30-33-36-40-a1018", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "smaw_filler": "Group 1", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A1018 CS, DS A Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 A Group 1 Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1018 \u00b7 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** SS Gr 50, 55\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "ss-gr-50-55-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "SS Gr 50, 55", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-50-55-a1011", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 SS Gr 50, 55 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** SS Gr 50\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 15\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 CS 15 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 15", "file": "ss-gr-50-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "SS Gr 50", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-50-a1008", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 CS 15 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 SS Gr 50 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1008", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1008\n\n**Class or grade:** SS Gr 60, 70, 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "ss-gr-60-70-80-a1008.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "SS Gr 60, 70, 80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-60-70-80-a1008", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1008 CS, DS,DDS, EDDS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 25, 30, 33, 40 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1008 \u00b7 SS Gr 60, 70, 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** SS Gr 60\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n> DS II 80Ni1H4\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "file": "ss-gr-60-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "SS Gr 60", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-60-a1011", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 SS Gr 60 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** SS Gr 70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9019\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83/95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n> DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "file": "ss-gr-70-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83/95", "grade_class": "SS Gr 70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-70-a1011", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 101H4M/II 101 OS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9019", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 SS Gr 70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A1011", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A1011\n\n**Class or grade:** SS Gr 80\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 10018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 100\n\n> DS II 100\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100", "file": "ss-gr-80-a1011.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "SS Gr 80", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "ss-gr-80-a1011", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 10018", "source_quote": "A1011 CS, DS Group 1 Group 1 SS GR 30, 33, 36, 40, 45 Group 1 Group 1 SS Gr 50, 55 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 SS Gr 60 A AA 8018 SA 75 SS Gr 70 A AA 9019 SA 83/95 SS Gr 80 B AA 10018 SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A1011 \u00b7 SS Gr 80 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A250", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A250\n\n**Class or grade:** T-22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A250 T1, T1a, T1b A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 T2, T-11, T-12 B AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T-22 B AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "t-22-a250.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "T-22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t-22-a250", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A250 T1, T1a, T1b A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 T2, T-11, T-12 B AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T-22 B AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A250 \u00b7 T-22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A250", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A250\n\n**Class or grade:** T1, T1a, T1b\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A250   T1, T1a, T1b                                     A         AA 7018-Mo                       SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "t1-t1a-t1b-a250.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "T1, T1a, T1b", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t1-t1a-t1b-a250", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A250   T1, T1a, T1b                                     A         AA 7018-Mo                       SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A250 \u00b7 T1, T1a, T1b \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A250", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A250\n\n**Class or grade:** T2, T-11, T-12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A250 T1, T1a, T1b A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 T2, T-11, T-12 B AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "t2-t-11-t-12-a250.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "T2, T-11, T-12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t2-t-11-t-12-a250", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A250 T1, T1a, T1b A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 T2, T-11, T-12 B AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A250 \u00b7 T2, T-11, T-12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** T2, T11, T12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A213   T2, T11, T12                                C         AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L                      ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "t2-t11-t12-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "T2, T11, T12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t2-t11-t12-a213", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A213   T2, T11, T12                                C         AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L                      ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 T2, T11, T12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** T22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "t22-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "T22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t22-a213", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 T22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** T5, T5B, T5C, T21\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "t5-t5b-t5c-t21-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "T5, T5B, T5C, T21", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t5-t5b-t5c-t21-a213", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** T9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "t9-a213.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "T9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "t9-a213", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A213 \u00b7 T9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** T91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "t91-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "T91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t91-a213", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 T91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A831", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A831\n\n**Class or grade:** T91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A831 316 AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "t91-a831.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "T91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "t91-a831", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A831 316 AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A831 \u00b7 T91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** TP 304H, TP304N\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H\n\n>  A943   TP 304H, TP304N                                     250 max   AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                    Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "tp-304h-tp304n-a943.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "TP 304H, TP304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp-304h-tp304n-a943", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A943   TP 304H, TP304N                                     250 max   AR 308/308H, OK 61.25                    Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A943 \u00b7 TP 304H, TP304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP 304H, TP308N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "tp-304h-tp308n-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "TP 304H, TP308N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp-304h-tp308n-a213", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP 304H, TP308N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP201, TP202\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp201-tp202-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP201, TP202", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp201-tp202-a213", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP201, TP202 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP201, TP304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A249   TP201, TP304                                               AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp201-tp304-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP201, TP304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp201-tp304-a249", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A249   TP201, TP304                                               AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP201, TP304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP202, TP304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp202-tp304n-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "TP202, TP304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp202-tp304n-a249", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP202, TP304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A270", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A270\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25,\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A270   TP304                                                      AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25,      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-a270.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-a270", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25,", "source_quote": "A270   TP304                                                      AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25,      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A270 \u00b7 TP304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A312   TP304                                                      AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-a312", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A312   TP304                                                      AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A376", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A376\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A376   TP304                                                                           AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-a376.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-a376", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A376   TP304                                                                           AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A376 \u00b7 TP304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A409   TP304                                        AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-a409.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-a409", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A409   TP304                                        AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25       Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 TP304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A813   TP304                                            250 max   AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25               Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-a813", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A813   TP304                                            250 max   AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25               Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-tp304l-tp-304ln-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-tp304l-tp-304ln-a213", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-tp304l-tp-304ln-a943.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-tp304l-tp-304ln-a943", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A943 \u00b7 TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A688", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A688\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304, TP304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A688   TP304, TP304N                                        AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304-tp304n-a688.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304, TP304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304-tp304n-a688", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A688   TP304, TP304N                                        AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A688 \u00b7 TP304, TP304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A376", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A376\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304H, TP304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp304h-tp304n-a376.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "TP304H, TP304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304h-tp304n-a376", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A376 \u00b7 TP304H, TP304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A270", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A270\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-a270.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-a270", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A270 \u00b7 TP304L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-a409.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-a409", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 TP304L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A774", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A774\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A774   TP304L                                                     AR 308L                                  Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-a774.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-a774", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A774   TP304L                                                     AR 308L                                  Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A774 \u00b7 TP304L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A778", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A778\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A778   TP304L                                                     AR 308L                                  Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-a778.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-a778", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A778   TP304L                                                     AR 308L                                  Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A778 \u00b7 TP304L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L, TP304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-tp304ln-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L, TP304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-tp304ln-a249", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP304L, TP304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A688", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A688\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L, TP304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-tp304ln-a688.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L, TP304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-tp304ln-a688", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A688 \u00b7 TP304L, TP304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L, TP304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-tp304ln-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L, TP304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-tp304ln-a813", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP304L, TP304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304L, TP304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304l-tp304ln-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304L, TP304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304l-tp304ln-a814", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP304L, TP304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A376", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A376\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "tp304ln-a376.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "TP304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304ln-a376", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A376 \u00b7 TP304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304N, TP304H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp304n-tp304h-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "TP304N, TP304H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304n-tp304h-a312", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP304N, TP304H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304N, TP304H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp304n-tp304h-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "TP304N, TP304H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304n-tp304h-a813", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP304N, TP304H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP304N, TP304H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp304n-tp304h-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "TP304N, TP304H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp304n-tp304h-a814", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP304N, TP304H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP305\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H,\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H,\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "tp305-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H,", "grade_class": "TP305", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp305-a249", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H,", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP305 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP309H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp309h-a213.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP309H", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "tp309h-a213", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP309H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP309H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp309h-a249.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP309H", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "tp309h-a249", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP309H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP309H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp309h-a312.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP309H", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "tp309h-a312", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP309H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** TP309H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp309h-a943.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP309H", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "tp309h-a943", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A943 \u00b7 TP309H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP309S\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "tp309s-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si", "grade_class": "TP309S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp309s-a814", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 309L", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP309S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP310H, TP310S\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp310h-tp310s-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "TP310H, TP310S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp310h-tp310s-a213", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP310H, TP310S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** TP310H, TP310S\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp310h-tp310s-a943.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "TP310H, TP310S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp310h-tp310s-a943", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A943 \u00b7 TP310H, TP310S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** TP310S\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp310s-a409.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "TP310S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp310s-a409", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 TP310S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP310S\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp310s-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "TP310S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp310s-a813", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP310S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP310S\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp310s-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "TP310S", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp310s-a814", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP310S \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP310S, TP310H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp310s-tp310h-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "TP310S, TP310H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp310s-tp310h-a249", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP310S, TP310H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP310S, TP310H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 310\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp310s-tp310h-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 310", "grade_class": "TP310S, TP310H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp310s-tp310h-a312", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 310", "smaw_filler": "OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP310S, TP310H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-a249", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A270", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A270\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-a270.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-a270", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A270 \u00b7 TP316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-a312", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H\n\n> SB 316H\n\n> A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H", "file": "tp316-a409.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-a409", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 TP316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-a813", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-a814", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A376", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A376\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316, TP316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n> A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316H AR 316/316H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp316-tp316h-a376.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP316, TP316H", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "tp316-tp316h-a376", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316H AR 316/316H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A376 \u00b7 TP316, TP316H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316, TP316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-tp316l-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316, TP316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-tp316l-a213", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP316, TP316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316, TP316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-tp316l-a943.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316, TP316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-tp316l-a943", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A943 \u00b7 TP316, TP316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A688", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A688\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316, TP316N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316-tp316n-a688.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316, TP316N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316-tp316n-a688", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A688 \u00b7 TP316, TP316N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316h-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316h-a249", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP316H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316h-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316h-a312", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP316H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316H, TP316N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316H\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316H\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp316h-tp316n-a213.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP316H, TP316N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316h-tp316n-a213", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316H", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316H", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP316H, TP316N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316H, TP316N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316h-tp316n-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316H, TP316N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316h-tp316n-a813", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP316H, TP316N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316H, TP316N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316h-tp316n-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316H, TP316N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316h-tp316n-a814", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP316H, TP316N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316H, TP316N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316H\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316H\n\n> A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp316h-tp316n-a943.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP316H, TP316N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316h-tp316n-a943", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316H", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316H", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H", "source_quote": "A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A943 \u00b7 TP316H, TP316N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316l-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316l-a249", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A270", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A270\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316l-a270.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316l-a270", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A270 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25, Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A270 \u00b7 TP316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316l-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316l-a312", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316l-a409.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316l-a409", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 TP316L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A688", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A688\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316L, TP316LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316l-tp316ln-a688.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316L, TP316LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316l-tp316ln-a688", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A688 TP304, TP304N AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316N AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A688 \u00b7 TP316L, TP316LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316L, TP316LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316l-tp316ln-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316L, TP316LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316l-tp316ln-a813", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP316L, TP316LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP316L, TP316LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp316l-tp316ln-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP316L, TP316LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp316l-tp316ln-a814", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP316L, TP316LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317-a312", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP317 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317-a813", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP317 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317-a814", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP317 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317, TP317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317-tp317l-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317, TP317L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317-tp317l-a213", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP317, TP317L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317l-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317l-a249", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP317L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A312", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A312\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317l-a312.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317l-a312", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A312 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A312 \u00b7 TP317L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A774", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A774\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A774 TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317l-a774.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317l-a774", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A774 TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A774 \u00b7 TP317L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A813", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A813\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317l-a813.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317l-a813", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A813 TP304 250 max AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A813 \u00b7 TP317L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 317L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 317L", "file": "tp317l-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "grade_class": "TP317L", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp317l-a814", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L SB 317L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 317L", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP317L \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A249", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A249\n\n**Class or grade:** TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "tp321-tp321h-tp347-tp347h-tp348-tp348h-a249.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp321-tp321h-tp347-tp347h-tp348-tp348h-a249", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A249 TP201, TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP202, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP305 AR 308/308H/309/309H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H, TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP309H AR 309/309H TP310S, TP310H OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A249 \u00b7 TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A814", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A814\n\n**Class or grade:** TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "tp321-tp321h-tp347-tp347h-tp348-tp348h-a814.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp321-tp321h-tp347-tp347h-tp348-tp348h-a814", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A814 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304N, TP304H AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304L, TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316L, TP316LN AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A814 \u00b7 TP321, TP321H, TP347, TP347H, TP348, TP348H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A778", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A778\n\n**Class or grade:** TP321, TP347\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A778 TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "tp321-tp347-a778.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "TP321, TP347", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp321-tp347-a778", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A778 TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A778 \u00b7 TP321, TP347 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A213", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A213\n\n**Class or grade:** TP321, TP347, TP348\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> SB 347\n\n> A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "tp321-tp347-tp348-a213.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "TP321, TP347, TP348", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp321-tp347-tp348-a213", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A213 T2, T11, T12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 T5, T5B, T5C, T21 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 T9 D AA 8018-B8 T22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 T91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9 TP201, TP202 AR 308/308H, OK 61.25, AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP 304H, TP308N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A213 \u00b7 TP321, TP347, TP348 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A376", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A376\n\n**Class or grade:** TP321, TP347, TP348\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316H AR 316/316H TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "tp321-tp347-tp348-a376.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "TP321, TP347, TP348", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp321-tp347-tp348-a376", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A376 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304H, TP304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP316, TP316H AR 316/316H TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A376 \u00b7 TP321, TP347, TP348 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A409", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A409\n\n**Class or grade:** TP321, TP347, TP348\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "tp321-tp347-tp348-a409.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "TP321, TP347, TP348", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp321-tp347-tp348-a409", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A409 TP304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi TP304L AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316 AR 316/316H TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348 OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A409 \u00b7 TP321, TP347, TP348 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A943", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A943\n\n**Class or grade:** TP321, TP347, TP348, TP 321H, TP 347H, TP348H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> SB 347\n\n> A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348, TP 321H, TP 347H, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "tp321-tp347-tp348-tp-321h-tp-347h-tp348h-a943.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "TP321, TP347, TP348, TP 321H, TP 347H, TP348H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp321-tp347-tp348-tp-321h-tp-347h-tp348h-a943", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A943 TP 304H, TP304N 250 max AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H TP304, TP304L, TP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi TP309H AR 309/309H TP309S AR 309L Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si TP310H, TP310S OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 TP316, TP316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi TP316H, TP316N AR 316/316H TP317, TP317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L TP321, TP347, TP348, TP 321H, TP 347H, TP348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A943 \u00b7 TP321, TP347, TP348, TP 321H, TP 347H, TP348H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** TP405\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 68.17\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 410NiMo\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A268   TP405                                            C         OK 68.17                         Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp405-a268.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "grade_class": "TP405", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp405-a268", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 410NiMo", "smaw_filler": "OK 68.17", "source_quote": "A268   TP405                                            C         OK 68.17                         Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 TP405 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** TP409\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC409Ti\n\n> SB 308H AR MC409Ti\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H", "file": "tp409-a268.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "grade_class": "TP409", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp409-a268", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC409Ti", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H AR MC409Ti", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 TP409 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** TP429\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L, OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "tp429-a268.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "grade_class": "TP429", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp429-a268", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L, OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 TP429 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A815", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A815\n\n**Class or grade:** TP429\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309L, OK 67.13\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC309L\n\n> SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A815 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 309L", "file": "tp429-a815.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "grade_class": "TP429", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp429-a815", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC309L", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 309L CB 309L AR MC309L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 309L, OK 67.13", "source_quote": "A815 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A815 \u00b7 TP429 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A815", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A815\n\n**Class or grade:** TP430, TP430Ti\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A815 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430, TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp430-tp430ti-a815.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "TP430, TP430Ti", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp430-tp430ti-a815", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A815 S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, S32760, S32950 OK 67.55/67.53 Autrod/Tigrod 2209 TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430, TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A815 \u00b7 TP430, TP430Ti \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** TP430Ti\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 430\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp430ti-a268.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "grade_class": "TP430Ti", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp430ti-a268", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430 AR MC439Ti/MC430LNb", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 430", "source_quote": "A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 TP430Ti \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** TP439\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC439Ti/MC18CrCb\n\n> AR MC439Ti/MC18CrCb\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "tp439-a268.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "TP439", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp439-a268", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC18CrCb", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC439Ti/MC18CrCb", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "source_quote": "A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 TP439 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A268", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A268\n\n**Class or grade:** TP444\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C TP444 C AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "tp444-a268.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "TP444", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "tp444-a268", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AR 316L", "source_quote": "A268 TP405 C OK 68.17 Autrod/Tigrod 410NiMo TP409 C AR 309/309H/308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 409Nb TP429 C AR 309L, OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 309L/309Si/310 TP430Ti C Autrod/Tigrod 430Ti/430LNb TP439 C TP444 C AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A268 \u00b7 TP444 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A553", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A553\n\n**Class or grade:** Type 1, Type 2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n>  A553   Type 1, Type 2                           OK 92.55                                Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "type-1-type-2-a553.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "Type 1, Type 2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "type-1-type-2-a553", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A553   Type 1, Type 2                           OK 92.55                                Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A553 \u00b7 Type 1, Type 2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A542", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A542\n\n**Class or grade:** Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A542   Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A         B       AA 9018-CM                              ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3", "file": "type-a-cl-3-cl-4-cl-4a-a542.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "type-a-cl-3-cl-4-cl-4a-a542", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM", "source_quote": "A542   Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A         B       AA 9018-CM                              ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A542 \u00b7 Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A533", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A533\n\n**Class or grade:** Type A1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A533   Type A1                          A       AA 7018-Mo                              SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "type-a1-a533.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "Type A1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "type-a1-a533", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A533   Type A1                          A       AA 7018-Mo                              SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A533 \u00b7 Type A1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A533", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A533\n\n**Class or grade:** Type A3, B3, C3, D3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA T\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 95\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 95\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 100/II 100D-1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 100/II 100D-1\n\n> 10.62/SA 95 DS II 100/II 100D-1\n\n> A533 Type A1 A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Type B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 AA 8018-NM Type A3, B3, C3, D3 AA T SA 95\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 100/II 100D-1", "file": "type-a3-b3-c3-d3-a533.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 95", "grade_class": "Type A3, B3, C3, D3", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "type-a3-b3-c3-d3-a533", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 100/II 100D-1", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95 DS II 100/II 100D-1", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 95", "smaw_filler": "AA T", "source_quote": "A533 Type A1 A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Type B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 AA 8018-NM Type A3, B3, C3, D3 AA T SA 95", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A533 \u00b7 Type A3, B3, C3, D3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A542", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A542\n\n**Class or grade:** Type B Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A542 Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3 Type B Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3", "file": "type-b-cl-3-cl-4-cl-4a-a542.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "Type B Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "type-b-cl-3-cl-4-cl-4a-a542", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM", "source_quote": "A542 Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3 Type B Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A542 \u00b7 Type B Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A533", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A533\n\n**Class or grade:** Type B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-NM\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 44\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 4130SR\n\n> 10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR\n\n> A533 Type A1 A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Type B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 AA 8018-NM\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 4130SR", "file": "type-b1-b2-c1-c2-d1-d2-a533.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "Type B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "type-b1-b2-c1-c2-d1-d2-a533", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44 DS II 4130SR", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 44", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-NM", "source_quote": "A533 Type A1 A AA 7018-Mo SA 83 Type B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 AA 8018-NM", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A533 \u00b7 Type B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A542", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A542\n\n**Class or grade:** Type C Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A542 Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3 Type B Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3 Type C Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3", "file": "type-c-cl-3-cl-4-cl-4a-a542.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "Type C Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "type-c-cl-3-cl-4-cl-4a-a542", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC, 10.63/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM", "source_quote": "A542 Type A Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3 Type B Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3 Type C Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A B AA 9018-CM ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A542 \u00b7 Type C Cl 3, Cl 4, Cl 4A \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A765", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A765\n\n**Class or grade:** V\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-C1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 III B AA 8018-N IV B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 V B AA 8018-C1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "v-a765.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "V", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "v-a765", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-C1", "source_quote": "A765 I A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 II A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 III B AA 8018-N IV B AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75 V B AA 8018-C1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A765 \u00b7 V \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A217", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A217\n\n**Class or grade:** WC1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A217   WC1                                         B         AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "wc1-a217.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "WC1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wc1-a217", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "429/Autrod 12.24, 10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A217   WC1                                         B         AA 7018-Mo                               SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A217 \u00b7 WC1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A217", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A217\n\n**Class or grade:** WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "wc4-wc5-wc6-wc11-a217.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wc4-wc5-wc6-wc11-a217", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A217 \u00b7 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A217", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A217\n\n**Class or grade:** WC9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "wc9-a217.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "WC9", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wc9-a217", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A217 WC1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WC4, WC5, WC6, WC11 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WC9 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A217 \u00b7 WC9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A216", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A216\n\n**Class or grade:** WCA\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A216   WCA                                         A         Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "wca-a216.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "WCA", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wca-a216", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "source_quote": "A216   WCA                                         A         Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A216 \u00b7 WCA \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A216", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A216\n\n**Class or grade:** WCB, WCC\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 71\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 2\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 7024\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that Coreshield group contains:** Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n> Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A216 WCA A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WCB, WCC A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "Group 2", "fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "file": "wcb-wcc-a216.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "WCB, WCC", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wcb-wcc-a216", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_group_products": "Coreshield Group 1 Coreshield 40, Coreshield 7, Coreshield 11 Group 2 Coreshield 6, Coreshield 8, Coreshield 8 Ni1 H5", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 2 Group 1", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 7024", "source_quote": "A216 WCA A Group 1, Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WCB, WCC A Group 2, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A216 \u00b7 WCB, WCC \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A403", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A403\n\n**Class or grade:** WP/CP 304\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308H/308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n>  A403   WP/CP 304                                                                       AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "wp-cp-304-a403.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "WP/CP 304", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp-cp-304-a403", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308H/308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A403   WP/CP 304                                                                       AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25                      Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A403 \u00b7 WP/CP 304 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A403", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A403\n\n**Class or grade:** WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308/308H, OK 61.25\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> AR MC308L\n\n> A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "wp-cp-304h-wp-cp-304n-a403.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "grade_class": "WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp-cp-304h-wp-cp-304n-a403", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308/308H, OK 61.25", "source_quote": "A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A403 \u00b7 WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A403", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A403\n\n**Class or grade:** WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC308L\n\n> SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L\n\n> A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 308L", "file": "wp-cp-304l-wp-cp-304ln-a403.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "grade_class": "WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp-cp-304l-wp-cp-304ln-a403", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "SB 308L CB 308L AR MC308L", "smaw_filler": "AR 308L", "source_quote": "A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A403 \u00b7 WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A403", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A403\n\n**Class or grade:** WP/CP 309\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 309/309H\n\n> A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "wp-cp-309-a403.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "WP/CP 309", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "wp-cp-309-a403", "smaw_filler": "AR 309/309H", "source_quote": "A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A403 \u00b7 WP/CP 309 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A403", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A403\n\n**Class or grade:** WP/CP 316\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AR 316/316H/316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 316H/316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CB 316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** AR MC316L\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L\n\n> A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H WP/CP 310 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 WP/CP 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 316H/316L", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CB 316L", "file": "wp-cp-316-a403.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "grade_class": "WP/CP 316", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp-cp-316-a403", "mcaw_filler": "AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L SB 316H/316L CB 316L AR MC316L", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 316L", "smaw_filler": "AR 316/316H/316L", "source_quote": "A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H WP/CP 310 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 WP/CP 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A403 \u00b7 WP/CP 316 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
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{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A403", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A403\n\n**Class or grade:** WP/CP 321, WP/CP 321H, WP/CP 347, WP/CP 347H, WP/CP 348, WP/CP 348H\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 61.81/61.85\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.93/Autrod 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** SB 347\n\n> 10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347\n\n> A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H WP/CP 310 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 WP/CP 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 321, WP/CP 321H, WP/CP 347, WP/CP 347H, WP/CP 348, WP/CP 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "SB 347", "file": "wp-cp-321-wp-cp-321h-wp-cp-347-wp-cp-347h-wp-cp-348-wp-cp-348h-a403.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "grade_class": "WP/CP 321, WP/CP 321H, WP/CP 347, WP/CP 347H, WP/CP 348, WP/CP 348H", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp-cp-321-wp-cp-321h-wp-cp-347-wp-cp-347h-wp-cp-348-wp-cp-348h-a403", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "quote_saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347 SB 347", "saw_filler": "10.93/Autrod 347", "smaw_filler": "OK 61.81/61.85", "source_quote": "A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H WP/CP 310 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 WP/CP 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 321, WP/CP 321H, WP/CP 347, WP/CP 347H, WP/CP 348, WP/CP 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A403 \u00b7 WP/CP 321, WP/CP 321H, WP/CP 347, WP/CP 347H, WP/CP 348, WP/CP 348H \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A403", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A403\n\n**Class or grade:** WP/CP S31254\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** 250 max\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> 10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3\n\n> A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H WP/CP 310 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 WP/CP 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 321, WP/CP 321H, WP/CP 347, WP/CP 347H, WP/CP 348, WP/CP 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si WP/CP S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "wp-cp-s31254-a403.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "grade_class": "WP/CP S31254", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp-cp-s31254-a403", "preheat_group": "250 max", "quote_saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "saw_filler": "10.90/Autrod NiCrMo-3", "smaw_filler": "OK NiCrMo-3", "source_quote": "A403 WP/CP 304 AR 308/308H/308L, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H/308L/308LSi WP/CP 304H, WP/CP 304N AR 308/308H, OK 61.25 Autrod/Tigrod 308H WP/CP 304L, WP/CP 304LN AR 308L Autrod/Tigrod 308L/308LSi WP/CP 309 AR 309/309H WP/CP 310 OK 67.13 Autrod/Tigrod 310 WP/CP 316 AR 316/316H/316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316H AR 316/316H Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 316L AR 316L Autrod/Tigrod 316L/316LSi WP/CP 317 Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 317L Autrod/Tigrod 317L WP/CP 321, WP/CP 321H, WP/CP 347, WP/CP 347H, WP/CP 348, WP/CP 348H OK 61.81/61.85 Autrod/Tigrod 347/347Si WP/CP S31254 250 max OK NiCrMo-3 Autrod/Tigrod NiCrMo-3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A403 \u00b7 WP/CP S31254 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A234", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A234\n\n**Class or grade:** WP1\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** B\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018-Mo\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 83\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 12.24\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 7000-A1\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 80D2\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 7000-A1", "file": "wp1-a234.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 83", "grade_class": "WP1", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp1-a234", "mcaw_filler": "CW 80D2", "preheat_group": "B", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 125, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 200, T > 2.5: 300", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24 DS 7000-A1 CW 80D2", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 12.24", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018-Mo", "source_quote": "A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A234 \u00b7 WP1 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A234", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A234\n\n**Class or grade:** WP11, WP12\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B2\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA U515\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "file": "wp11-wp12-a234.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B2", "grade_class": "WP11, WP12", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp11-wp12-a234", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515 DS 8000-B2/8000-B2L", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA U515", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L", "source_quote": "A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A234 \u00b7 WP11, WP12 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A234", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A234\n\n**Class or grade:** WP22\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 90B3\n\n> 10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L", "file": "wp22-a234.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B3", "grade_class": "WP22", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp22-a234", "mcaw_filler": "CW 90B3", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC DS 9000-B3/9000-B2L CW 90B3", "saw_filler": "10.62/Autrod 13.20SC", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L", "source_quote": "A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A234 \u00b7 WP22 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A234", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A234\n\n**Class or grade:** WP5\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** C\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER80S-B6\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B6\n\n> DS B6\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 WP5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "file": "wp5-a234.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER80S-B6", "grade_class": "WP5", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp5-a234", "preheat_group": "C", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 200, .75 < T < 1.5: 300, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 300, T > 2.5: 350", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B6", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L", "source_quote": "A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 WP5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A234 \u00b7 WP5 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A234", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A234\n\n**Class or grade:** WP9\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-B8\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 WP5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 WP9 D AA 8018-B8\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "wp9-a234.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "WP9", "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "wp9-a234", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-B8", "source_quote": "A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 WP5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 WP9 D AA 8018-B8", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-30", "title": "A234 \u00b7 WP9 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A234", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A234\n\n**Class or grade:** WP91\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** D\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 9018-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** ER90S-B9\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS B9\n\n> DS B9\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 WP5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 WP9 D AA 8018-B8 WP91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "file": "wp91-a234.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "ER90S-B9", "grade_class": "WP91", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wp91-a234", "preheat_group": "D", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: NR, .75 < T < 1.5: NR, 1.5 < T < 2.5: NR, T > 2.5: NR", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 300, .75 < T < 1.5: 400, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 400, T > 2.5: 500", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS B9", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "smaw_filler": "AA 9018-B9", "source_quote": "A234 WPB, WPC A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WP1 B AA 7018-Mo SA 83 WP11, WP12 C AA 8018-CM/7018-B2L ER80S-B2 WP22 C AA 9018-CM/8018-B3L ER90S-B3 WP5 C AA 8018-B6/8018-B6L ER80S-B6 WP9 D AA 8018-B8 WP91 D AA 9018-B9 ER90S-B9", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A234 \u00b7 WP91 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A234", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A234\n\n**Class or grade:** WPB, WPC\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> 429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A234   WPB, WPC                                    A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "wpb-wpc-a234.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "WPB, WPC", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wpb-wpc-a234", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71 Group 1 Group 1", "saw_filler": "429/SA 81, 10.71/SA 71", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A234   WPB, WPC                                    A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A234 \u00b7 WPB, WPC \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A860", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A860\n\n**Class or grade:** WPHY42, WPHY46, WPHY52\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group 3\n\n> 10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n>  A860   WPHY42, WPHY46, WPHY52                              A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 3", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4", "file": "wphy42-wphy46-wphy52-a860.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "WPHY42, WPHY46, WPHY52", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wphy42-wphy46-wphy52-a860", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81 Group 3", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 81, 10.72/SA 81", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A860   WPHY42, WPHY46, WPHY52                              A         AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                     Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A860 \u00b7 WPHY42, WPHY46, WPHY52 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A860", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A860\n\n**Class or grade:** WPHY60, WPHY65, WPHY70\n\n**ESAB preheat group:** A\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018/8018-SR\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (self-shielded flux-cored) filler:** CS 8-Ni2\n\n> 10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2\n\n**Suggested preheat, low hydrogen (H8 and less), by thickness:** T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n**Suggested preheat, hydrogen above H8, by thickness:** T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300\n\n> Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR\n\n> A860 WPHY42, WPHY46, WPHY52 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WPHY60, WPHY65, WPHY70 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4", "fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "CS 8-Ni2", "file": "wphy60-wphy65-wphy70-a860.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "WPHY60, WPHY65, WPHY70", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "wphy60-wphy65-wphy70-a860", "preheat_group": "A", "preheat_high_hydrogen": "T < .75: 175, .75 < T < 1.5: 225, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 275, T > 2.5: 300", "preheat_low_hydrogen": "T < .75: 70, .75 < T < 1.5: 70, 1.5 < T < 2.5: 150, T > 2.5: 225", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_fcaw_self_shielded_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "quote_preheat_high_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_preheat_low_hydrogen": "Preheat A B C D Low Hydrogen H8 and less T < .75 70 70 200 300 .75 < T < 1.5 70 125 300 400 1.5 < T < 2.5 150 200 300 400 T > 2.5 225 300 350 500 Hydrogen > H8 T < .75 175 175 NR NR .75 < T < 1.5 225 225 NR NR 1.5 < T < 2.5 275 275 NR NR T > 2.5 300 300 NR NR", "quote_saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/II 81-K2 H4 CS 8-Ni2", "saw_filler": "10.62/SA 75, 10.71 SA 75, 10.72/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018/8018-SR", "source_quote": "A860 WPHY42, WPHY46, WPHY52 A AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 WPHY60, WPHY65, WPHY70 A AA 8018/8018-SR SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A860 \u00b7 WPHY60, WPHY65, WPHY70 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A420", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A420\n\n**Class or grade:** WPL3\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018-N\n\n> A420 WPL6 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 87HP WPL3 AA 8018-N\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "wpl3-a420.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "WPL3", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "wpl3-a420", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018-N", "source_quote": "A420 WPL6 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 87HP WPL3 AA 8018-N", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A420 \u00b7 WPL3 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A420", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A420\n\n**Class or grade:** WPL6\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 87HP\n\n> A420 WPL6 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 87HP\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "wpl6-a420.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 87HP", "grade_class": "WPL6", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "wpl6-a420", "smaw_filler": "AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A420 WPL6 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 87HP", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A420 \u00b7 WPL6 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A420", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A420\n\n**Class or grade:** WPL8\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** OK 92.55\n\n> A420 WPL6 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 87HP WPL3 AA 8018-N WPL8 OK 92.55\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "file": "wpl8-a420.md", "generated": true, "grade_class": "WPL8", "harvested": "2026-08-19", "id": "wpl8-a420", "smaw_filler": "OK 92.55", "source_quote": "A420 WPL6 AA 7018/7018 Acclaim SA 87HP WPL3 AA 8018-N WPL8 OK 92.55", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-08-18", "title": "A420 \u00b7 WPL8 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": true}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A381", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A381\n\n**Class or grade:** Y35 thru Y48\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**What that stick group contains:** SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014\n\n> Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n>  A381   Y35 thru Y48                                                                    Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "y35-thru-y48-a381.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Y35 thru Y48", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "y35-thru-y48-a381", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "quote_smaw_group_products": "Stick Group 1 SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014 Group 2 SW 7024", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "smaw_group_products": "SW 6010, , SW 10P, SW10P+, SW 6011, SW 6013, SW 7014", "source_quote": "A381   Y35 thru Y48                                                                    Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim                   Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A381 \u00b7 Y35 thru Y48 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A381", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A381\n\n**Class or grade:** Y50 thru Y56\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** Group1\n\n> Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** Group 1\n\n> Group 1 Group1 Group 1\n\n**What that MIG group contains:** Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n> MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50\n\n**What that SAW group contains:** Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429\n\n> SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71\n\n**What that Dual Shield group contains:** Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus\n\n> Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X\n\n**What that metal-cored group contains:** Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS\n\n> A381 Y35 thru Y48 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Y50 thru Y56 SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group1", "fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus", "file": "y50-thru-y56-a381.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_group_products": "Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "Group 1", "grade_class": "Y50 thru Y56", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "y50-thru-y56-a381", "mcaw_filler": "Group 1", "mcaw_group_products": "Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_group_products": "Dual Shield Group 1 Dual Shield R-70 Ultra, Dual Shield 710X, Dual Shield 710 XM, Dual Shield 7100LC, Dual Shield 7100 Ultra, Dual Shield 70 Ultra Plus Group 2 Dual Shield II 70 Ultra, Dual Shield II 71 Ultra, Dual Shield II 711X Group 3 Dual Shield II 70T-12H4, Dual Shield T-5, Dual Shield T-75, Dual Shield II 712X, Dual Shield II 70-Ni1 H4 Group 4 - Dual Shield 111RB, Dual Shield 700X", "quote_gmaw_group_products": "MIG Group 1 Spoolarc 29S, Spoolarc 82, Spoolarc 86, Spoolarc 87HP, Aristorod 12.50", "quote_mcaw_filler": "Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_mcaw_group_products": "Metal Cored Group 1 Coreweld 70, Coreweld C-6, Coreweld C-6LF, Coreweld 77HS", "quote_saw_filler": "Group 1 Group1 Group 1", "quote_saw_group_products": "SAW Group 1 Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429 Group 2 OK Flux 429 / Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.72/Spoolarc 81, OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 81 Group 3 OK Flux 10.62/Spoolarc 75, OK Flux 10.71/Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.72/ Spoolarc 71, OK Flux 10.62/ Spoolarc 71", "saw_filler": "Group 1", "saw_group_products": "Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 231, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 350, Spoolarc 81/OK Flux 429", "smaw_filler": "SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim", "source_quote": "A381 Y35 thru Y48 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Y50 thru Y56 SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A381 \u00b7 Y50 thru Y56 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
{"asset": "esab-filler-metal-recommendations-by-astm-steel-grade", "astm_spec": "A381", "body": "**ASTM specification:** A381\n\n**Class or grade:** Y60, Y65\n\n**ESAB-recommended SMAW (stick) filler:** AA 8018\n\n**ESAB-recommended GMAW/GTAW filler:** SA 75\n\n**ESAB-recommended SAW (submerged arc) filler:** 10.71/SA 75\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended FCAW (gas-shielded flux-cored) filler:** DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n**ESAB-recommended MCAW (metal-cored) filler:** CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> 10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1\n\n> A381 Y35 thru Y48 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Y50 thru Y56 SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Y60, Y65 AA 8018 SA 75\n\nSource: <https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf>\n", "fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1", "file": "y60-y65-a381.md", "generated": true, "gmaw_gtaw_filler": "SA 75", "grade_class": "Y60, Y65", "harvested": "2026-09-16", "id": "y60-y65-a381", "mcaw_filler": "CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_fcaw_gas_shielded_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_mcaw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1", "quote_saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75 DS II 80Ni1H4/810X Ni1 CW 88HS Ni1", "saw_filler": "10.71/SA 75", "smaw_filler": "AA 8018", "source_quote": "A381 Y35 thru Y48 Group 1, AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Y50 thru Y56 SW 10P (root pass only), AA 7018/7018 Acclaim Group 1 Y60, Y65 AA 8018 SA 75", "sources": ["https://assets.esab.com/assetbank-esab/assetfile/22174.pdf"], "stale_after": "2028-09-15", "title": "A381 \u00b7 Y60, Y65 \u2014 ESAB recommended filler metals and suggested preheat group, by ASTM steel grade", "type": "compatibility", "verified": false}
