Application field UTP 694 is suited for hot wear resistant buildups on hot working tools, subject mainly to friction and compression, e. g. hot cutting knives, edges on forging tools, roll mandrils, axial rollers, die cast moulds, where high-alloy hot working steels, such as e.g. 1.2344, 1.2365, 1.2581, 1.2567 are used. Due to the excellent metal-to-metal gliding properties also suitable for buildups on guiding and gliding surfaces,such as hammer tracks. Welding properties and special properties of the weld metal UTP 694 has a good weldability except in vertical-down welding, has good temperature resistance and a quiet arc and a good slag removal. Good chip removal machinable with carbide tools. Hardness of the pure weld metal : approx. 45 HRC