Development of a new sustainable ilmenite based SMAW electrode replacing the conventional rutile based flux formulations
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture
Published online on June 01, 2026
Abstract
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This study presents a novel ilmenite-based shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) electrode developed to promote sustainable and resource-efficient manufacturing. To provide a cost-effective alternative to conventional rutile fluxes, natural rutile was ...
This study presents a novel ilmenite-based shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) electrode developed to promote sustainable and resource-efficient manufacturing. To provide a cost-effective alternative to conventional rutile fluxes, natural rutile was ...