Inconel 600 Pipes & Tubes Chemical Composition

Mechanical Properties of Nickel 600 Pipes & Tubes

Equivalent Grade of Inconel 600 Pipes & Tubes

Fabrication and Heat Treatment

Inconel 600 is not easy to work with, but with appropriate method and tooling, fabrication can be successful. Some popular method for Inconel 600 fabrication include:

Welding: Inconel 600 can be weld using Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) techniques. When welding, it important to choose correct filler metal, such as Inconel 82, for best result.

Forming: Forming Inconel 600 can be challenging, as it is strong and hard metal. But, with right temperature and slow speed, cold or hot forming can be done. Annealing must happen after forming to relieve stress and make material more stable.

Machining: Machining Inconel 600 require special tools and technique. Using high-speed steel or cobalt tool, with slow cutting speed and hard lubricant, can help in machining process. It important to control temperature and avoid work hardening.

Heat Treatment of Inconel 600 Heat treatment help improve mechanical property and stability of Inconel 600. Some common heat treatment method include:

Annealing: Annealing Inconel 600 done by heating metal to temperature between 1700-1900°F (925-1040°C). Hold it at this temperature for time, then cool down in furnace or air. This process help to relieve stress and make material more ductile.

Stress Relieving: Stress relieving perform after welding, forming, or machining to reduce residual stress in metal. To do this, heat Inconel 600 to 1100-1500°F (590-815°C) and hold for 1 hour per inch of thickness. Then, cool in air or furnace.

Aging: Aging Inconel 600 can improve hardness and strength. To age, heat material to 1325°F (720°C) and hold for 16 hours, then cool in air.