SPECIFICATION FOR LOW-ALLOY STEEL ELECTRODES AND RODS FOR GAS SHIELDED ARC WELDING
American Welding Society
Personnel (Reaffirmation)
Personnel (Original)
Foreword
List of Tables
List of Figures
1. Scope
2. Normative References
3. Classification
4. Acceptance
5. Certification
6. Rounding Procedure
7. Summary of Tests
8. Retest
9. Weld Test Assemblies
10. Chemical Analysis
11. Radiographic Test
12. Tension Test
13. Impact Test
14. Diffusible Hydrogen Test
15. Method of Manufacture
16. Standard Sizes
17. Finish and Uniformity
18. Standard Package Forms
19. Winding Requirements
20. Filler Metal Identification
21. Packaging
22. Marking of Packages
Annex A (Informative) - Guide to AWS Specification for
Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded
Arc Welding
Annex B (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation of
Technical Inquiries
AWS Filler Metal Specifications Listed by Material and
Welding Process
AWS Filler Metal Specifications and Related Documents
Defines requirements for the classification of low-alloy steel electrodes (solid, composite stranded and composite metal cored) and rods (solid) for gas metal arc (GMAW), gas tungsten arc (GTAW), and plasma arc (PAW) welding.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | American Welding Society |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 2015 |
| Committee | A5 |
