Aws Filler Metal PDF
Aws Filler Metal PDF
Aws Filler Metal PDF
01-93
An American National Standard
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Filler Metal
Procurement
Guidelines
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AWS A5.03
93
ANSI/AWS A5.01-93
An American National Standard
chemical analysis
Approved by
American National Standards Institute
December 2,1992
Filler Metal
Procurement Guidelines
SupersedingAWS A5.01-87
Prepared by
AWS Committee on Filler Metal
Under the Direction of
AWS Technical Activities Committee
Approved by
AWS Board of Directors
Abstract
This document provides a means by which the information needed for the procurement of filler metals to an AWS filler
metal specification can be stated clearly, concisely, and completely. It includes a method by which the heat, lot, testing,
and certification requirements that are essential to so many of todays welding applications can be specified in the
procurement document.
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Personnel
AWS Committee on Filler Metal
The Lincoln Electric Company
Elliott Company
nco Alloys International
American Welding Society
Alcotec
Electromanufacturas S A
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Alloy Rods Corporation
Alloy Rods Corporation
Consultant
Consultant
The Lincoln Electric Company
Hobart Brothers Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Exxon Research and Engineering
Alloy Rods Corporation
The Lincoln Electric Company
USNRC-RI1
R. L. Harris Associates
Newport News Shipbuilding
Consultant
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Chrysler Motors
Techalloy Maryland, Incorporated
Eutectic Corporation
Maryland Specialty Wire
Union Carbide, Industrial Gas Division
Consultant
MAC Associates
Materials Technology Center
Stoody Company
Teledyne McKay
D. J. Kotecki, Chairman
R. A. LaFave, 1st Vice Chairman
J. P. Hunt, 2nd Vice Chairman
H. F. Reid, Secretary
B. Anderson
R. L. Bateman*
R. S. Brown
R. A. Bushey
J. Caprarola, Jr.
L. J. Christensen*
R. J. Christoffel
D. D. Crockett
R. A. Daemen
D. A. DelSignore
H. W.Ebert
S. E. Ferree
D. A. Fink
G.Hallstrom, Jr.
R. L. Harris"
R. W.Heid
D. C. Helton
W.S. Howes
R. W.Jud
R. B. Kadyala
P. A. Kammer*
G. A. Kursky
N.E. Larson
A. S. Laurenson
G. H. MacShane
L. M.Malik*
M.T.Merlo
S. J. Merrck
G. E;.Metzger* *
J. W.Mortimer
C. L. Null
Y. Ogata*
J. Payne
R. L. Peaslee
E. W.Pickering, Jr.
M.A. Quintana
S. D. Reynolds, Jr."
L. F. Roberts
D. Rozet
AFML
Consultant
Department of the Navy
Kobe Steel Limited
Schneider Services International
Wall Cohonoy Corporation
Consultant
General Dynamics Corporation
Westinghouse Electric PGBU
Canadian Welding Bureau
Consultant
*Advisor
** Deceased
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P. K.Salvesen
H. S. Sayre"
O. W. Seth
W.A. Shopp
M.S. Sierdzinsk
R. W. Straiton*
R. D. Sutton
R. A. Swain
J . W. Tackett
R. D. Thomas, Jr.
R. Timerman*
R. T. Webster
A. E. Wiehe"
W. A. Wiche**
w . L. Wilcox
F. J. Winsor*
K.G. Wold
T. J . Wonder
J . Caprarola, Chairman
H. F. Reid, Secretary
J. G. Feldstein
D. A. Fink
B. Lawlor
M. T. Merlo
E. W. Pickering, Jr.
* Advisor
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* * Deceased
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AWS A5.03
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Foreword
@his Foreword is not part of ANSIIAWS A5.01-93, Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines, but is included for
information purposes only.)
This document provides a method for specifying in the purchase order the information necessary for the procurement
of welding filler metals to an AWS specification. The initial version of this document, published in 1978, was the result
of work by a task group appointed by the Filler Metal Committee. The 1993 revision was prepared by a permanent
subcommittee (the Subcommittee on Filier Metal Procurement Guidelines) which will continue to review specifications
in accordance with guidelines of the American National Standards Institute.
Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines
Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines
Use of the method described in this document can aid in procuring the required welding materials. With it, the
applicable details are completely described in the purchase order using standard terms, thereby avoiding delays caused
by incomplete or incorrect filler metal descriptions and testing requirements.
Comments or inquiries concerning this standard are welcome. They should be sent to the Managing Director,
Technical Services Division, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida
33135.
Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements of this standard may be obtained by sending a request, in
writing, to the Managing Director, Technical Services Division, American Welding Society. A forma1 reply will be
issued after it has been reviewed by the appropriate personnel following established procedures.
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AWS A5.01-78
ANSUAWS A5.01-87
Contents
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Personnel ..........................................................................................................................................................
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ V
List of Tables ..................................................................................................................................................... vii
1 . Scope .............................................................................................................................................................
1
2 . Certification .................................................................................................................................................. 1
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Appendix .............................................................................................................................................................
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Al . Introduction ............................................................................................................................................
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A2 . General Information ............................................................................................................................... 7
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List of Tables
Table
Page No
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Level of Testing
Schedule I .
Required Tests .................................................................................................................
Suggested Procurement Detail Form for Covered Electrodes
Suggested Procurement Detail Form for Bare Solid Electrodes and Rods
Suggested Procurement Detail Form for Flux Cored and Metal Cored Electrodes and Rods
Suggested Procurement Detail Form for Submerged Arc Electrodes and Flux and Brazing and
Braze Welding Filler Metal ....................................................................................................................
Suggested
Procurement Detail Form for Consumable Inserts
A5
Example
of
Use of the Procurement Detail Form for Covered Electrodes
A6
Example
of
Use of the Procurement Detail Form for Bare Solid Aluminum Electrodes and Rods
A7
1
2
Al
A2
A3
A4
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Filler Metal
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Procurement Guidelines
1. Scope
2. Certification
By affixing the AWS specification and classification
designations to the packaging, or the classification to the
product, the manufacturer certifies that the product meets
the requirements of that :pecification.
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5. Lot Classification
5.1 Covered Electrodes
1. Analysis of coils is not required for aluminum or deoxidized copper filler metal.
5.3 Flux Cored Electrodes and Metal Cored Electrodes and Rods
5.3.1 Class T1. A Class T1 lot of flux cored electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the manufacturers standard lot, as defined in the manufacturers
quality assurance program.
5.3.2 Class T2.A Class T2 lot of flux cored electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the quantity, not exceeding 100 O00 Ibs (45 350 kg), of one
classification and size produced in 24 hours of consecutively scheduled production (i.e., consecutive normal
work shifts). Class T2 electrodes shall be produced from
tube or strip identified by heat number (4.3.1) or by
controlled chemical composition (4.3.2). Identification
of the core ingredients shall be as specified in 4.5.1 or
4.5.2.
5.3.3 Class T3. A Class T3 lot of flux cored electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the quantity
produced from one heat (4.3.1) and one dry batch or one
dry blend of core materials. Identification of the core
ingredients shall be as specified in 4.5.1.
5.3.4 Class T4. A Class T4 lot of flux cored electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the quantity,
not exceeding 100 O00 lbs (45 350 kg), of one classification and size produced under one production schedule
from tube or strip identified by heat number (4.3.1)
or controlled chemical composition (4.3.2). Identification of the core ingredients shall be as specified in 4.5.1
or 4.5.2.
5.4 Flux for Submerged Arc Welding and Brazing
and Braze Welding
5.4.1 Class F1. A Class F1 lot of flux is the manufacturers standard lot, as defined in the manufacturers
quality assurance program.
5.4.2 Class F2. A Class F2 lot of flux is the quantity
produced from the same combination of raw materials
under one production schedule.
6. Level of Testing
6.1 General Provision. The level of the testing schedule shall be selected by the purchaser from those listed in
Table 1.
6.2 Schedule F. The level of testing shall be the manufacturers standard. The statement, The product supplied shall meet the requirements of the applicable AWS
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Section
Requirements
Schedule
Reference
6.2
level
G
6.3
6.4
shipped
I
6.5
shipped
J
6.6
lot shipped
Kb
6.7
Notes:
a. This schedule will apply automatically if a specific schedule is not
designated.
b. Some additional tests may be found in Section 8, Supplementary
Requirements.
7. Retest
If any test fails to meet its requirement, that test shall
be repeated twice. The results of both retests shall meet
the requirement. Specimens or samples for retest may be
taken from the original test assembly or sample, or from
one or two new test assemblies or samples. For chemical
analysis, the retest need be only for those specific elements that failed to meet their requirement.
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Table 1
Level of Testing
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4. See Tables Al through A7 (in the Appendix) for Procurement Detail Forms and examples of their use.
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AWS A 5 . 0 1 93
Appendix
(This Appendix is not a part of ANSUAWS A5.01-93, Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines, but is included for
information only.)
Al. Introduction
Example 1: The test and certification requirements specified are those the manufacturer of the electrodes uses as
standard practice in the conduct of the manufacturers
business (see Table 1in the body of this specification).
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Table A2
Suggested Procurement Detail Form
for Bare Solid Electrodes and Rods
I.
General
A. Quantity
B. AWS Specification
C. AWS Classification
D. Supplemental Designators,
if required
E. Diameter
F. Length (for rods)
G. Unit Package Type and Weight
1. Spool
2. Coil with Support
3. Coil without Support
4. Rim (reel)
5. Drum
6. Straight Lengths
7. Other
II. Certification and Testing
A. Lot Classification (5.2)*
Table A l
Suggested Procurement Detail Form
for Covered Electrodes
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I.
General
A. Quantity
C. AWS Classification
Table A3
Suggested Procurement Detail Form
for Flux Cored and Metal Cored
Electrodes and Rods
D. Supplemental Designators,
if required
E. Diameter
F. Length
I.
General
A. Quantity
B. AWS Specification
C. AWS Classification
D. Supplemental Designators,
if required
E. Diameter
F. Unit Package Type and Weight
1. Spool
2. Coil With Support
3.
4.
5.
6.
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B. AWS Specification
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Table A4
Suggested Procurement Detail Form
for Submerged Arc Electrodes and
Flux and Brazing and Braze Welding
Filler Metal
Electrode
Flux
A. Quantity
B. AWS Specification
C. AWS Classification
D. Supplemental Designators,
if required
E. Diameter
F. Unit Package Type and Weight
1. Spool
2. Coil with Support
3. Coil without Support
4. Rim (reel)
5. D m
6. Bag, Box or Drum (for flux)
7. Other
II. Certification and Testing
A. Lot Classification(5.2 and 5.4)*
B. Level of Testing (6.1 through 6.7)*
III. Other Requirements
* Where specific information is not given (left blank), the requirements of the AWS
specification apply (see the Certificationand Acceptance clauses in the body and the
explanation of each in the Appendix of the specificationinvoked in IB above.
Table A5
Suggested Procurement Detail Form
for Consumable Inserts
I. General
A. Quantity*
B. AWS Specification
C. AWS Classification
D. Shape (Class)
E. Style
F. Size
II. Certification and Testing
A. Lot Classification (5.2)b
B. Level of Testing (6.1 through 6.7)b
III. Other Requirements
Notes:
a. Number of pieces or feet, according to the style.
b. Where specificinformation is not given (left blank), the requirements
of the AWS specificationapply (see the Certificationand Acceptance
clauses in the body and the explanation of each in the Appendix of
the specificationinvoked in IB above).
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I. General
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Table A6
ExamDie of Use of the Procurement Detail Form for Covered Electrodes
Examples
I.
General
A. Quantity
B. AWS Specification
C. AWS Classification
D. Supplemental Designators
E. Diameter
F. Length
G. Unit Package Type and Weight
1. Carton
2. Can
3. Other
1000 lbs
A5.1
E7018
1000 lbs
A5.1
E7018
1000 lbs
1000 lbs
3/16 in.
14 in.
A5.1
A5.1
3/16 in.
14 in.
E7018
H4
3/16 in.
14 in.
E7018
H4R
3/16 in.
18 in.
10 lb
10 lb
10 lb
-1
50 lb
c1
c1
c3
c2
Schedule F
Schedule I
Schedule J
Schedule K
The lots of electrodes that are shipped must meet all classification test requirements of the
specification.The strength and toughness of the weld metal must meet specification require
ments after a postweld heat treatment at 1200 2 25" F for 12 hours. The heating and cooling
rates above 600' F shall not exceed 200" Fhour.
Table A7
Example of Use of the Procurement Detail Form
for Bare Solid Aluminum Electrodes and Rods
I.
400 lbs
A5.10
R4043
3/32 in.
36 in.
1000 lbs
A5.10
ER4043
3/64 in.
4 in., 1lb
General
A. Quantity
B. AWS Specification
C. AWS Classification
D. Diameter
E. Length
F. Unit Package Type and Weight
1. Spool
2. Coil with Support
3. Coil without Support
4. Rim (reel)
5. Drum
6 . Straight Lengths
II.
5 lbs
Class S2
Schedule I
Class S2
Schedule I
None
None
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AUS A 5 - O 1 9 3
AWS
Designation
Title
FMC
Filler Metal Comparison Charts
Standard Proceduresfor Calibrating Magnetic Instrumentsto Measure the Delta Ferrite
A4.2
Content of Austenitic and Duplex Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel Weld Metal
Standard Methodsfor Determinationof the Diffusible Hydrogen Content of Martensitic,
A4.3
Bainitic, and Ferritic Steel Weld Metal Produced by Arc Welding
A5.01
Filler Metal ProcurementGuidelines
Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodesfor Shielded Metal Arc Welding
A5.1
Specification for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Rods for Oxyfuel Gas Welding
A5.2
A5.3
Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Electrodesfor Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Specification for Stainless Steel Welding Electrodesfor Shielded Metal Arc Welding
A5.4
Specification for Low Alloy Steel Covered Arc Welding Electrodes
A5.5
Specification for Covered Copper and Copper Alloy Arc Welding Electrodes
A5.6
A5.7
Specificationfor Copper and Copper Alloy Bare Welding Rods and Electrodes
Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding
A5.8
Specification for Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.9
Specification for Bare Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.1 O
A5.11
Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
A5.12
Specification for Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Electrodes for Arc Welding and Cutting
Specification for Solid Surfacing Welding Rods and Electrodes
A5.13
Specification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.14
Specification for Welding Electrodes and Rods for Cast Iron
A5.15
Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.16
Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding
A5.17
Specification for Carbon Steel Filler Metals for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
A5.18
Specification for Magnesium Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.19
Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding
A5.20
A5.21
Specificationfor Composite Surfacing Welding Rods and Electrodes
A5.22
Specificationfor Flux Cored Corrosion-ResistingChromium and Chromium-Nickel Steel
Electrodes
Specification for Low Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding
A5.23
Specificationfor Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.24
A5.25
Specification for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Electroslag Welding
A5.26
Specificationfor Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Electrodesfor Electrogas Welding
A5,27
Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Rods for Oxyfuel Gas Welding
A5,28
Specification for Low Alloy Steel Filler Metals for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
A5.29
Specification for Low Alloy Steel Electrodesfor Flux Cored Arc Welding
A5.30
Specification for Consumable Inserts
A5.31
Specificationfor Fluxes for Brazing and Braze Welding
For ordering information, contact the Order Department, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road,
P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135. Phone: 1-800-334-9353.
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