Calculate excavation volume and filler metal needed for weld repairs including gouging depth, length, and groove geometry
Input Parameters
Results
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Excavation Volume
in3
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Filler Metal Required
lbs
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Approx Electrode Length (3/32)
in
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Estimated Weld Passes
Note: Always excavate to sound metal. Blend excavation ends with 3:1 taper minimum. Verify complete removal of defect by MT or PT before rewelding per AWS D1.1 Clause 5.25.
Reference
U-Groove area = 2/3 x width x depth
V-Groove area = 1/2 x width x depth
Rectangular area = width x depth
Volume = area x length
Weight = volume x density (steel: 0.283 lb/in3)
E7018 3/32" deposits ~0.063 in3 per 14" electrode