Filler metal selector/calculator app available for iPhone, iPad

The new Hobart filler metal selector and calculator app is available for download for iPhone® and iPad® via the App Store®. This free app is a quick-reference tool designed to help users determine how much filler metal is needed for a job, and it provides filler metal recommendations for welding various materials.

To determine the volume of filler metal required for a job via the app, the user selects a weld joint type and enters the dimensions of the weld size using either standard or metric units. The app also requests the user to input the total weld length, material, and transfer modes, resulting in a calculation for the amount of filler metal in pounds or kilograms required to complete the weld.

The volume calculator works for aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel GMAW and FCAW applications. A hardfacing product cross-reference function allows the user to determine which of the manufacturer’s filler metals is equivalent to competitive manufacturers’ products.