WALLCOLMONOY CORP.

(USA)
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Colmonoy® 200-Series:
(225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 234)

Nickel-Based Hard-Surfacing
Alloys For the Repair
and Protection of Castings
& Mould Parts For the
A Glass Container Mould being repaired with Colmonoy 225.
Glass Container Industry

Description: Nominal Composition - % by Weight:

Colmonoy 200-Series include 225, 226, 227,
228, 229, and 234. The hard-surfacing alloys are Alloy B C Cr P Mo Si Ni
nickel-based and can be deposited using the
225 0.5 - - 1.9 - 2.2 Bal
Wall Colmonoy Fusewelder® Torch. Deposits of
Colmonoy 200-Series have high oxidation resistance 226 0.8 - - 1.9 - 2.2 Bal
and are easily furnished with a file or by grinding. 227 0.9 - - 2.1 - 2.7 Bal
228 1.0 - - 2.0 - 3.7 Bal
Colmonoy 200-Series have the following Rockwell C
hardness ranges: 229 0.9 - 3.0 2.0 - 2.7 Bal
234 1.0 0.1 4.0 2.0 3.0 2.8 Bal
Alloy Rockwell C
225 13-18
Forms Available:
Colmonoy 200-Series are supplied as atomized
226 16-21 powder for application with Wall Colmonoy
227 22-27 Fusewelder® Torch. Also available as sintered bare
228 28-33 rod.
229 25-30
234 32-36

Colmonoy 200-Series are used extensively in the

Glass Container industry for repair and/or protection
of castings or mould parts.

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dimensional change associated with the formation of

Alloy Mesh Size Application
martensite will crack the deposits of Colmonoy 200
140 mesh - 635 mesh Alloys. Hardenable base metals may be overlayed,
225
106µm - 20µm but must be annealed isothermally after uniform
140 mesh - 635 mesh austenitizing to prevent cracking of the deposits of
226 Colmonoy 200-Series. (Consult Technical Services
106µm - 20µm
for further details).
140 mesh - 635 mesh
227
106µm - 20µm
Fusewelder Application by Fusewelder® Torch:
140 mesh - 635 mesh
228 Colmonoy 200-Series are applied by Fusewelder or
106µm - 20µm
similar torch. The Fuseweld Process is a coating
140 mesh - 635 mesh
229 application method to apply metallurgically bonded
106µm - 20µm
coatings to the edges and corners of molds and
140 mesh - 635 mesh blanks. Small shafts, the leading edge of flights for
234
106µm - 20µm augers and centrifuge scrolls, keyways, splines, and
cams can all be efficiently coated or rebuilt with this
Colmonoy 200-Series: process.
Colmonoy 200-Series are designed for spray and
fuse applications, using combustion thermal spray Machining, Grinding and Lapping:
systems such as the Wall Colmonoy Fusewelder® There are several techniques used for material
Torch. removal that produce high quality finished products.
Fused coatings form a metallurgical bond with the
Machining can be done, using cubic boron nitride
substrate providing inter-particle cohesive strength
tooling. Use GE’s BZN compacts (such as BRNG-43T)
and substrate-to-coating adhesive strength with very
or Kennametal’s CNMA 433KC-210. Use a negative
low porosity. The coatings show good resistance to
rake tool, with a 15-degree lead angle. It should have
wear and impact, and their hot hardness is excellent.
a 3/64-in. radius and T-land edge preparation. Set
tool at centerline of work. Feed at 0.005-0.010 IPR,
Properties: with depth of cut up to 0.125-in., at 200-300 SFM or
Table 1: Physical Properties (approximate): higher.

Alloy Specific Gravity Melting Point The coatings can be machined with difficulty by
Colmonoy 225 8.45 1805°F (985°C) carbide-tipped tools, such as Kennametal K6,
Carboloy 883 or equivalent. For roughing, grind the
Colmonoy 226 8.43 1787°F (975°C)
tool with a slight lead and rake angle, and a slight
Colmonoy 227 8.40 1742°F (950°C) radius (approx. 1/32”). Use a fine feed, about 0.003“
Colmonoy 228 8.40 1724°F (940°C) per revolution, with a depth of cut about 0.015”
Colmonoy 229 8.40 1710°F (932°C) at 15 SFPM. Set tool about 1/32” below center.
Colmonoy 234 8.50 1724°F (940°C)
For finishing, grind the tool with the same slight
lead and rake angles and with about a 1/16” radius.
Application Methods: Use a fine feed, about 0.003” per revolution, with a
Colmonoy 200-Series are easily applied to all maximum cut of 0.005” at approximately 45 SFPM.
steels having less than .25% carbon, gray cast iron;
Meehanite, malleable, ingot and wrought iron; nickel, Grinding is used after machining to remove the
Monela alloy 400, Inconela alloy 600, Nichrome, last 0.005-0.006” of material. Actually, the entire
Chromelb. Most high-temperature alloys can be finishing is most commonly done by grinding, which
overlaid without special precautions. eliminates machining. Grinding produces a near-
Steel having more than .25% carbon can also be
overlaid, but requires controlled slow cooling after frictionless mirror finish. Such smooth surfaces
fusion, in suitable insulation such as Sil-O-Cel, usually wear better, because they generate less heat
mica, etc. Do not apply to ferrous metals that require and friction. Whereas a diamond wheel is preferred,
subsequent hardening and tempering, because the green silicon carbide wheels (hardness H to K) can

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be used. Use 24 to 36 grit for roughing and 60 grit or

finer for finishing. Grind wet when possible; do not
let the wheel get loaded; dress frequently. Take light,
fast cuts. (Manufacturer can provide full details for
grinding.)

Dry lapping can be used to give the alloy an excellent

finish. Silicon carbide, boron carbide and diamond
dust are all capable of cutting the Colmonoy coating,
but they must be embedded in a cast iron or steel
wheel to properly lap fused deposits of Colmonoy
200-Series. Apply with a steady pressure and avoid
overheating. If the lapping compounds are used
loose, they will cut the nickel matrix before the
chromium carbides, giving the surface an etched
appearance.

Safety:
When handling powders do so in such a way to avoid
creating a dust cloud; avoid inhalation or contact with
skin or eyes. Conduct coating operations in a properly
ventilated area. For more information, consult 11.8
(Ventilation), AWS Thermal Spraying: Practice, Theory,
and Application available from American Welding
Society, OSHA Safety and Health Standards available
from U.S. Government Printing Office, and the
manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Warning: Thermal spray torches and heating torches used for

application of this product utilize compressed gases including
oxygen and a flammable fuel gas. Follow your employer’s
safety procedures when using and handling these gases and
equipment. Infrared and ultraviolet radiation (light) emitted
from flame and hot metal can injure eyes and burn skin. Use
appropriate personal protective equipment.

Storage Requirements:
Keep thermal spray powders in a closed container
and protect against moisture pick-up. The containers
should be tumbled before using the powder. If moisture
is absorbed from the atmosphere, it can be removed
and flowability can be restored by drying the powder,
with the seal removed and lid loosened, at 150-200°F
(66-93°C) for two hours prior to use.

The information provided herein is given as a guideline to follow.

It is the responsibility of the end user to establish the process
information most suitable for their specific application(s).
Wall Colmonoy Corporation (USA) assumes no responsibility for
failure due to misuse or improper application of this product, or
for any incidental damages arising out of the use of this material.

a Registered trademark of Special Metal Corporation.

b Registered trademark of Concept Alloys.

updated May 2015

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