Hobart Welding Calculator 3.2

The Hobart Filler Metal Selector and Calculator is a versatile tool that offers an array of functions designed to assist welding professionals. This free tool provides a Filler Metal Selector for Aluminum, Carbon Steel, and Stainless Steel, alongside features such as the Heat Input Calculator, Hardfacing Product Cross Reference, and Filler Metal Volume Calculator.

The Filler Metal Volume Calculator aids users in determining the necessary amount of filler metal required for a specific weld. By inputting details such as weld joint type, dimensions, size, length, process type, and arc transfer mode in either Standard (SAE) or Metric units, the calculator estimates the approximate volume of filler metal needed for the weld. This functionality caters to Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Carbon Steel applications in both FCAW and GMAW processes.

Moreover, this tool serves as a guide for selecting the most suitable filler metal for joining Carbon steels, Aluminum, and Stainless Steels across numerous welding methods including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW. Additionally, it offers a Product Cross Reference specifically tailored for Hardfacing applications.

Operable offline, the tool allows users to explore recommended filler metal data sheets when connected to the internet for optimal weld settings. It leverages base metals to make informed recommendations on filler metal choices and conveniently links directly to relevant Hobart product pages. Each suggestion is accompanied by the appropriate American Welding Society (AWS) Classification for easy reference.

Notably, the Aluminum and Stainless Steel selectors enable users to select dissimilar base metals, facilitating decisions like pairing 308L with 316L Stainless Steel or 5083 with 6061 Aluminum to identify the most suitable filler metal for welding these base metals together.