Data sheet Rev1:090113

WeldCor Gouge Wire

Description:
WeldCor Gouge Wire is an arc cut wire designed to remove hardfacing or hardbanding deposits without air assist.

For the Hardbanding Industry:

WeldCor Gouge Wire was developed for operators to remove old hardbanding deposits from circumferential shaped
parts including drill pipe tool joints to prepare for new welds, without the use of compressed air. The WeldCor Gouge
Wire works best on round parts in the three o'clock or nine o'clock arc position where gravity pulls the molten puddle
material off the part. WeldCor Gouge Wire offers very high metal removal rates and is an excellent choice for drilling
tools, tool joints, and drill collars. Additional applications include using the WeldCor Gouge Wire to groove or reshape
gyratory cones, and cement and coal rolls.

Welding Parameters **Oscillated Band or Groove removal profile**

Diameter
1/16"
Current
DCRP
Amperage
275 - 500
Voltage
35 - 40
Wire Extension
1-1/2" to 2"
*The current settings of 290 to 350 amps / 35-40 volts are the optimum range for this wire.**
Cut Characteristics
Single Groove
Wide Oscillated
Carbon Steel
Hardfacing Deposits

Arc voltage and amperage control the groove width, while travel speed controls depth.
Oscillation (50 cpm) produces a flat cut to 1 inch wide.
Very clean -- light brushing
Light soft scale -- remove with very light brushing

Notice:
The results reported are based upon testing of the product under controlled laboratory conditions. Actual use of the product may produce different results
due to varying conditions. An example of such conditions would be material removal chemistry, environment, weldment design, fabrication methods, welding
procedure and service requirements. Thus the results are not guarantees for use in the field. The manufacturer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose with respect to its products
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Edmonton, AB Office

Chilliwack, BC Corporate

Delta, BC Office

Saskatoon, SK Office

Prince George

8804 51 Ave
Edmonton, AB T6E 5E8
Phone: 780-468-1777
Fax 780-468-1758

Unit A, 44636 Yale Rd West

Chilliwack, BC V2R 0G5
Phone: 604-701-6533
Fax 604-701-6559

Gate 2, 1010 Derwent Way

Delta BC V3M 5R1
Phone: 1-877-233-1378
Fax: 604-701-6559

Unit#8, 401 Pakwa Place

Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z9
Phone: 306-974-9750
Fax 306-974-9752

1557 South Lyon St

Prince George, BC V2M 1T3
Phone: 250-562-8922
Fax: 250-562-8927

WeldCor Gouge Wire Procedure:

Worn Hard-Band Joints
** note** As the procedure is a metal removal process rather then a metal joining process, normal preheats
based on the parent material are not normally required.
*Make sure material that is to be removed is free from dirt, oils or other contaminants.*
Preheat:
75-1000F (room temperature). This is to prevent any thermal shock to the parent material.
Post Cut Heat:
Refer to parent material maximum Post Weld temperature maximums.
Torch Position/Configuration:
Torch to be positioned in the vertical down position. The nozzle is to be removed
exposing the contact tip (as per dwg).
Wire Position:
The WeldCor Gouge Wire is positioned so that it touches the worn hard-banded
joint at the 3-Oclock or the 9-Oclock position and is pressing into the hardbanded joint to within 1/16 of the desired depth that is to be removed (as per
dwg). Wire stick out is ~1 2.
Oscillation:
Oscillation to be the same width as hard-banding oscillation. This is normally at
~1 width.
Pipe Rotational Direction:
Rotational direction of pipe to be traveling into the Gouge Wire (as per dwg).
Pipe Rotational Speed:
Rotational speed is dependent on the diameter of pipe. Use hardbanding rotational speed for specific pipe
diameter as a general guideline.

Initial Gouging Welding Parameter Setup: (1/16 wire)

Volts:
35
Amps:
330
Polarity
DCRP
-Once the torch and oscillation have been engaged with the pipe rotating, as per the above settings, adjust the
Amp setting higher or lower on the welding machine so that the WeldCor Gouge Wire is cutting smoothly. Also
modify the pipe rotational speed if required.
-As the combined settings of the Amps, Volts, Oscillation and Rotational speed are all required for a proper cut
profile, it is essential that the final adjustments to these setting be done at the jobsite where the work is being
performed. Also affecting final adjustments to the setting is the thickness of each individual hardband to be
removed, thus affecting the rotational speed of the pipe.
-Once metal is removed, clean the area with a wire brush or grinding wheel as required.
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Edmonton, AB Office

Chilliwack, BC Corporate

Delta, BC Office

Saskatoon, SK Office

Prince George

8804 51 Ave
Edmonton, AB T6E 5E8
Phone: 780-468-1777
Fax 780-468-1758

Unit A, 44636 Yale Rd West

Chilliwack, BC V2R 0G5
Phone: 604-701-6533
Fax 604-701-6559

Gate 2, 1010 Derwent Way

Delta BC V3M 5R1
Phone: 1-877-233-1378
Fax: 604-701-6559

Unit#8, 401 Pakwa Place

Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z9
Phone: 306-974-9750
Fax 306-974-9752

1557 South Lyon St

Prince George, BC V2M 1T3
Phone: 250-562-8922
Fax: 250-562-8927