7016 vs 7018 what's your experience
Hi Everyone,
soon to have my first try of low hydrogen rods and I'm looking forward to it. I've got Austarc 16TC and Kobe LB52-U, both of which are 7016. I'm now looking at getting some more LHs in a different diameter. Anyone got views on 7016 vs 7018 (E4816 vs E4818).
I've got all the storage stuff, oven stuff, etc sorted, just in case someone will say something about that. I'm more concerned about how the two rods types weld, even going as far as what brand was used. It seems to be a fact that the same type of rod weld very differently from different manufacturers.
Also know that 7018 have medium iron powder addition whereas the 7016 do not, so 7018s have a higher deposition rate. Does anyone thinks this makes the 7016 easier to use in out of position welds. Some have said one is easier and others say the other is easier (mainly overseas forums) so thought I'd ask here at home.
Cheers,
Keith.