H-13

H-13 tool steel welding electrode is
ideal for water cooled hot working tools.
Its ‘tungsten-free’ weld deposits are
homogeneous, porous-free, dense, and
may be rehardened and/or annealed.

Typical Applications
• Tools & Dies subject to wear and heat
checking

Alloy Type
Tungsten-free 5% Chromium Hot Work
Tool Steel

Hardness as welded
Rockwell C 54-57

Heat Treatment

H-13 Procedure

Available Diameters
GTAW – .035", .045", 1/16", 3/32" & 1/8"
FCAW – .045" & 1/16"