What is the hardfaced piece of equipment supposed to do?
What is the hardfaced piece of equipment supposed to do?
What industry is the part from?
If a material is to be processed, what is the material sand, dirt, stone, rock, food, other?
Is it a new part, to be hardfaced before it is put into service or an old part, already worn?
What is the wear problem - abrasion, impact, heat, friction (metal-to-metal), or cavitation?
Which is the most important?
If metal-to-metal, which component is easiest to rebuild and hardface?
What is the base metal composition - manganese, carbon, low alloy steel, stainless or cast iron?
What welding procedures are recommended for this base metal?
Preheat?
Slow cooling?
What is the base metal thickness?
What is the condition of the base metal?
Is the base metal clean?
Are cracks, holes, eroded areas, or work-hardened metal present?
Is any old hardfacing left on the surface?
Is buildup welding needed before hardfacing?
Will the part be hardfaced over and over again?
What are the specifics about the welding application?
In what position will the welding be done?
What sequence should be followed?
What pattern should be used?
Will an edge be hardfaced?
What welding process should be used? What process is available?
Oxyacetylene?
Stick electrode?
TIG?
Wire feed welding - Gas-shielded or Open-arc?
Powder Spray?
Will the welding be done in-doors or outside?
What equipment is needed?
What is the size of the customers power source?
What welding electrode or wire diameter is needed?
What is needed in the way of welding skill?
Must the deposit meet hardness or other specifications?
Are there thickness limitations?
Is stress-relief cracking in the hardfacing deposit a problem?
Is machining required after welding?
Will the part be heat-treated after welding?
Will the part be flame-cut later on?
Is appearance important?
In order to determine how much is needed, what are the dimensions of the area to be hardfaced?
What type of Customer?
End User maintenance
OEM
Job or Weld Shop, outside contractor
Replacement Parts Supplier
Is the customer satisfied with the current life expectancy of the part?
What product, if any, is the customer currently using?
What product has been used in the past?