The effect of heat input and post-weld heat treatment on mild and low alloy steel submerged arc weld deposits

Submerged arc welds were prepared in quenched and tempered steel plates using a mild steel wire, two low alloy steel wires, and commercially available fluxes. Heat inputs of 1.2, 2.2, and 4.3 KJ/mm were used for each wire/flux combination and in each case the preheat/ interpass temperature was maintained within the range 120 - 150º C. Sections...