
MAG WELDING SPECIFICATIONS FOR 590-980 MPa HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL PARTS
NOTE: In this publication and the body repair manuals,
gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is referred to by its
subtypes depending on the welding/brazing
requirements:
•
MIG welding/brazing = Metal inert gas welding or
brazing where 100% Argon (Ar) shielding gas is
used. Argon is inert and does not react with the
molten weld pool or brazing operation.
• MAG welding = Metal active gas welding where
the shielding gas being used contains a mixture of
80% Argon (Ar) and 20% Carbon Dioxide (CO
2
).
It is considered active because the CO
2
undergoes
a limited reaction with the molten weld pool.
The body repair manual specifies the weld types and
locations for each body panel:
• The welding wire used must have a tensile strength
equal to, or greater than, the lowest tensile strength
of the parts being welded. This conversion chart
shows the relationship of steel tensile strength (MPa)
to the minimum welding wire tensile strength (ksi).
• Refer to the diagrams shown below:
Steel Tensile (MPa) Wire Tensile (ksi)
590 ≥86
780 ≥113
980 ≥142
(1,000 psi = 1 ksi)
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Parts made of High Strength Steel (590-980 MPa)
must be installed as a complete part. No sectioning is
allowed unless a procedure is provided in the body
repair manual. This high-strength steel requires
special welding equipment, procedures and settings.
See the welding section of the appropriate body repair
manual. Failure to use the proper equipment or follow
the proper procedures can result in an unsafe repair.
Important Information
MAG PLUG WELDING GUIDELINES
• MAG plug welding may be done when joining body
c
omponents to 590-980 MPa steel parts.
• Follow the recommendations described in the body
repai
r manual section “MAG welding specifications
for high-strength steel parts 590 MPa and higher.”
MAG BUTT WELDING GUIDELINES
•
MAG butt welding may only be done on steel parts
with a tensile strength of 590 MPa and lower.
• Welding speed is critical to achieve the correct weld
strength and minimize the heat affected zone (HAZ).
• Follow the recommendations described in the body
repai
r manual section “MAG welding specifications
for high-strength steel parts 590 MPa and higher.”
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