Cladding of a low alloy steel slab with stainless steel was carried out using a modified electroslag remelting technique. It is shown that the thickness of the cladding that can be achieved via electroslag remelting is dependent on the fill ratio used. The effect of power input on the joint profile obtained is reported. A combination of low fill ratio and relatively low power input is essential to minimise penetration of the base slab by the liquid metal. A satisfactory joint profile and defect free joint can be obtained via the optimisation of these process parameters. The clad product was successfully forged and rolled, which indicates satisfactory strength of the clad joint.
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