On-target welding solutions

The worlds first system for high-strength and

ultra-high-strength welded structures

High-strength and ultra-high-strength

structures on the cutting edge
Safe

Simple


Efficient

n Higher manufacturing reliability through extended welding

range
n Tested system solution that guarantees optimum attribute
profiles of the component
n Consistently excellent steel and filler metal quality
n Highly competent contact partner for steel and filler metal
n Simplified system implementation facilitated by tested process
parameters and mechanical-technological variables
n Accelerated process testing
n Easier handling, reduced error rate and cost advantages based
on extended welding range
n Quicker product introduction through access to available
database
n Availability of comprehensive processing expertise

Highest quality and process reliability

for hot-rolled steel strip

Heat input into weld seam

(Dependent on sheet thickness, seam
geometry and mixture ratios)

t 8/5 time measured (according to EN 1011-2)

Process reliability and economic feasibility

30
25
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the alform welding system

15
10

Standard welding range

5
0

alform 700 M

alform 960 x-treme

alform 1100 x-treme

alform 900 x-treme

The base material properties were

taken into consideration in the
design of the filler metals. In combination with tempering-resistant
base materials, property profiles
occur in the welded joints that
allow substantial extension of the
welding ranges. The heat input
is tendentially higher (longer t 8/5
time), increases process reliability
(e.g. lower danger of fusion defects) and lowers manufacturing
costs because of the increased deposition rate.

Excellent weld seam strength

1300

alform 700 M alform 1100 x-treme

8 mm example, X seam, 2 layers, GMAW solid wire weld seam t8/5 = 20s
Tensile tests transverse to weld seam (transverse to rolling direction)

1200
1100
1000
Rm [MPa]

900
800
700
600
500
400
Rm

300

Rm requirement

200
100
0
alform 700 M
alform 900 x-treme

alform 960 x-treme

The optimized system of tempering-resistant steel grades and

adapted filler metals guarantees
strength values in the welded joint
across a wide range of parameters.
These values meet the demands of
the respective base materials.

alform 1100 x-treme

Notch impact energy Av[J]

(samples 7.5 x 10 mm calculated to 10 x 10 mm)

Excellent toughness, even at low application

temperatures

240

alform 700 M alform 1100 x-treme

8 mm example, X seam, 2 layers, GMAW weld seam t8/5 = 20s
ISO V notch impact bending test at -20 C

220

HAZ
WM
BM
Requirement

200

The steel grades and filler metals

in the system reliably meet the
toughness requirements in the
welded joint (heat-affected zone
and weld metal). The excellent
values guarantee high operating
safety at low temperatures under
complex loading conditions.

180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
alform 960 x-treme

alform 700 M
alform 900 x-treme

alform 1100 x-treme

Processing information: Hot-rolled steel strip

Material

alform 700 M

Process

Filler materials

Protective gas

BHLER alform 700-IG

BHLER alform 700-MC
ER 110 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

M21
(e.g. Corgon 18, ...)

GMAW

BHLER alform 900-IG

BHLER alform 900-MC
ER 120 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

alform 960 x-treme

GMAW

5 20

M21
(e.g. Corgon 18, ...)

5 12

5 20

M21
(e.g. Corgon 18, ...)
_1), 2)

BHLER alform 1100-IG

No standard filler materials available

_3)

M20
(e.g. Corgon 10, ...)

GMAW
e.g. Union X96, BHLER X90-IG, ...
ER 120 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

alform 1100 x-treme

5 20

_1), 2)

BHLER alform 960-IG

ER 120 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

t8/5 Range
[s] 4)

_3)

M20
(e.g. Corgon 10, ...)

GMAW
e.g. BHLER X90-IG, Union X96, ...
ER 120 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

Interpass
temperatures
[C]

5 25
_1), 2)

e.g. BHLER X70-IG, ...

ER 110 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

alform 900 x-treme

Recommended
preheating
[C]

_3)

M20
(e.g. Corgon 10, ...)

5 12

M21
(e.g. Corgon 18, ...)
_1), 2)

M20
(e.g. Corgon 10, ...)

1) Edge drying is recommended at 80 C directly before welding.

2) Pre-heating according to EN 1011-2 is recommended for complex welded structures (such as out-of-position welds, high number of weld seams, ...).
3) It is recommended that the interpass temperature be set so that the maximum measured t8/5 time is not exceeded.
4) Cooling time between 800 C and 500 C, measured according to EN 1011-2 (Annex D.8).

_3)

5 20

Processing information: Heavy plates

Material

Process

Filler materials

BHLER alform 700-IG

ER 110 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

GMAW
e.g. BHLER X70-IG, Union X85, ...
ER 110 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

alform plate 700 M

SAW

Protective gas

Interpass
temperatures
[C] 3)

t8/5 Range
[s] 4)

60 150

150

3 15

60 150

150

3 12

M21
(e.g. Corgon 18, ...)

BHLER alform 700-UP

+ BHLER alform BB 700
F10 A 4-EM(mod.) M4 (acc. to AWS A 5.23)
F69 A 4-EM(mod.) M4 ((acc. to AWS A 5.23)
e.g. Union S3 NiMoCr + UV 421 TT
F11A8-EG-F6 (acc. to AWS A 5.23)

Recommended
preheating
[C] 1), 2)

---

e.g. BHLER FOX alform 700, ...

E 11018-GH4R electrodes (acc. to AWS A 5.5)

SMAW
e.g. Phnix SHNi2K 100, ...
E11018-G-electrodes (acc. to AWS A 5.5)
BHLER alform 960-IG
ER 120 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

GMAW
e.g. Union X96, Union X90-IG, ...
ER 120 S-G wires (acc. to AWS A 5.28)

M21
(e.g. Corgon 18, ...)

alform plate 960 M x-treme

e.g. BHLER FOX EV 100, ...
E 12018-G electrodes (acc. to AWS A 5.5)

---

SMAW
e.g. Phnix SHNi2K 130, ...
E12018-G electrodes (acc. to AWS A 5.5)

1) Edge drying is recommended at 60 C directly before welding, see also Technical Terms of Delivery of voestalpine Grobblech GmbH.
2) Pre-heating according to EN 1011-2 is recommended for complex welded structures (such as out-of-position welds, high number of weld seams, ...), depending on plate thickness and H2 consumption.
3) An interpass temperature below 150 C is recommended for special requirements in strength and toughness of the weld metal and in the weld joint.
4) Measured cooling time t8/5 (seconds) by means of thermocouple submerged into the melt.
The information and product properties contained in this printed material are non-binding and serve the exclusive purpose of technical orientation. They do not replace individual consultation provided by our sales and customer service teams.
The information and product properties contained in this brochure are guaranteed only when specifically and contractually stipulated. Not responsible for printing errors or technical changes. Duplication in part or in whole is subject to explicit
written permission by voestalpine Stahl GmbH.

Best strength and toughness in heavy plates

The alform welding system provides best results during the GMAW welding of heavy plates. The welded joint in
thermomechanically rolled base materials and high-strength filler metals guarantees high strength and excellent
toughness.

Strength
Position of fracture in cross-pass specimen:
Base material

Rp 0.2

Tensile test, GMAW, alform plate 700 M,

30 mm + BHLER alform 700-IG

Rm

Weld metal specimen position

Strength (MPa)

1000

WM t

900
Rm
requirement

800

WM b

700

600
WJC

500

WM t+b

400
BMC

BML

WM t

WM b

WJC
BML
BMC

BML
BMC
WM t
WM b
WJC

Base material lengthwise in rolling direction

Base material crosswise in rolling direction
Weld metal top (lengthwise along the seam)
Weld metal bottom (lengthwise along the seam)
Welded joint crosswise to seam

Toughness
GMAW notch-impact energy of welding specimen
30 mm alform plate 700 M + BHLER alform 700-IG

Weld metal speci men position

Sample 1
Sample 2

Heat-affected zone specimen position

(acc. to EN 875)

Sample 3

300

-20 C

WM t

200

HAZ

WM b

150

100
Requirement

50

0
BM

WM t

WM b

HAZ

Welding data
Welding position/application:

Weld seam preparation:

60

t/3

A circular pipe seam was welded

using the GMAW method.
Base material: alform plate 700 M
Weld metal: BHLER alform 700-IG
Thickness 30 mm
Weld shape: X
Welding position: PF
t8/5(s) = 4,7

30

Iso V 10x10 (J)

250

50

Circular pipe seam GMAW, (PF), such as

assembly seam accessible from both sides

Root gap = 2 to 4 mm

The voestalpine Steel Division and Bhler Welding Group

Two strong partners for an optimized system
The alform welding system

was developed jointly by voestalpine Stahl and the voestalpine affiliate Bhler Welding. The worlds first system to combine steel and
filler metal opens new dimensions with respect to utilization of material potential.

The alform steels of

the voestalpine Steel Division

are characterized by excellent forming behavior and best weldability.

Strengths are increased in some grades by up to 100% and significant weight savings achieved in comparison to conventional structural steels. alform steels are the ideal solution to a wide variety of
applications.

The alform filler metals made by

Bhler Welding

meet the highest requirements and guarantee the highest process

reliability. Innovations such as the patented LaserSealed technology
of Bhler Welding set new standards in quality, precision and cored
wire.

06/2012

Technically more advanced. Successful together.

voestalpine and Bhler Welding
The alform welding system is the worlds first system tuned by two renowned experts:
As a leading steelmaker, voestalpine also places a great deal of emphasis on steel research and development. Bhler Welding is an internationally recognized specialist in
filler metals and has been developing innovative products in this field for decades.
The alform welding system was developed in close collaboration with the following research institutes: University for Mining and Metallurgy in Leoben, Technical University
of Graz, Upper Austrian University of Applied Sciences, BAMBerlin, Materials Center
Leoben, RWTH Aachen University.

voestalpine Steel Division

voestalpine-Strae 3
4020 Linz, Austria
T. +43/(0)50304/15-6596
F. +43/(0)50304/55-6596
www.voestalpine.com/stahl
Bhler Schweitechnik Austria GmbH
Bhler-Welding-Strae 1
8605 Kapfenberg, Austria
T. +43/(0)3862/301-0
F. +43/(0)3862/301-95193
www.boehler-welding.com

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EN ISO 18276-A: T 69 5 Mn2NiCrMo M M 1 H5
AWS A5.28:
E110C-K4H4
AWS A5.28M:
E76C-K4H4

BHLER
alform 700-MC
GMAW metal cored wire, high strength

Description
The alform 700-MC metal cored wire is developed for shielded arc welding of thermo mechanically
produced fine grained structural steels. A high sophisticated metallurgy combined with a very precise
production technology results in high strength combined with very good toughness behaviour. This
tubular wire possesses higher rigidity as a result it offers exact ignition and excellent feeding
characteristic. Due to the technology metal cored wire ensures low diffusible hydrogen content of <3 ml/
100g. This metal cored wire is designed for welding under mixture gas (Ar+CO2) in PA and PB-position.
Good results were also achieved after using alternative gases CO2, 8-10% CO2 + Ar and different
welding positions (PG). This filler material is used for high strength steel constructions, crane and vehicle
manufacturing, for ship building, offshore applications and also for penstocks.

Typical Composition of All-weld Metal

C
0.07

wt-%

Si
0.7

Mn
1.6

Cr
0.35

Ni
2.0

Mo
0.3

Mechanical Properties of All-weld Metal

yield strength Re N/mm2 (MPa):
tensile strength Rm N/mm2 (MPa):
elongation A (L0=5d0) %:
impact work ISO-V KV J
+20C:
-50C:
u

u (acc. to EN ISO)
770 ( 690)
830 (770-940)
18
( 17)
145
63
( 47)

u (acc. to AWS)
770 ( 680)
830 ( 760)
18
( 15)
145
63
( 27)

untreated, as-welded shielding gas Ar + 18% CO2

Operating Data
Redrying if necessary:
150C/24h
shielding gases:
Argon + 15-25% CO2

mm
1.2

Preheating and interpass temperature as required

by the base metal.

Base Materials
S690 and higher strength grades, thermo mechanically treated fine grain steels
aligned to alform 700 M

Approvals and Certificates

on request

Same Alloy Filler Metals

SMAW electrode:
GMAW solid wire:

FOX alform 700

alform 700-IG

Subject to change without notice

17.10.2012