Welding
Welding as a joining technique and build-up welding as a means of corrosion protection are technologies that have long proven their worth in many fields—whether in the oil and gas industry, the chemical industry, the aerospace sector, or the fields of energy and environmental technology. Without the right materials and welding processes, many technical applications and developments would be unthinkable.
A significant portion of the research and development work at VDM Metals is therefore dedicated to welding technology. This involves testing the weldability of base materials and new alloys, developing and testing suitable welding consumables, and evaluating new welding processes. Welding high-performance materials, in particular, requires specialized knowledge and experience. A team of welding metallurgists, welding engineers, and welding experts is available to assist you with any welding-related questions.
VDM Metals’ extensive portfolio of welding consumables is optimized for its alloys and their various applications using a wide range of arc and beam welding processes.
Our Product Range
Welding consumables and welding strips are available in the following product forms:
- Wire electrodes and welding wires with diameters ranging from 0.6 to 3.2 mm
- Welding rods with diameters ranging from 1.6 to 4 mm
- Flux-cored wires with diameters ranging from 2 to 5 mm
- Welding strips for build-up welding, typically 0.5 mm thick
Packaging Formats
We supply our products in the packaging formats standard for the industry:
Wire on standard spools, as custom spools in various dimensions made from different materials, or in various types of drums, as well as strips in rings and rods in tubes.
Quality Standards
- Tight tolerance ranges for alloying elements and dimensions
- Optimized cast and helix values for smooth wire feed during automated welding processes
- Optimal preparation of the feedstock for clean and defect-free surfaces
- All materials are CE certified
Customized Solutions for Customers
We offer our customers the opportunity to work with us to find customized solutions:
If you cannot find the material you need in our portfolio, please contact us. Our services for you:
- Development and refinement of alloys and material concepts by our R&D department in close collaboration with our customers
- Comprehensive testing of materials’ weldability at VDM Metals’ own Technical Competence Center for Welding
- On-site consulting for challenges related to welding high-alloy materials or problematic applications
- Training for your employees in our welding laboratory
Visit us
As a dealer or customer, you’ve probably wondered at some point what the production steps are for wire and welding consumables. You’re welcome to schedule a tour with us in Werdohl.
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