Ebook: Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding

This Specification prescribes requirements for the classification of covered (flux coated) E1100, E3003, and E4043 aluminium-alloy electrodes for shielded metal arc welding and will benefit welding professionals. Tests conducted for classification are chemical analysis of the core wire as well as tensile and bend tests from groove weld test assemblies fabricated with each of two sizes of electrode for each classification. Standard electrode sizes, electrode identification, and chemical composition limits are specified. This Specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). Since these are not equivalent, each system must be used independently of the other.
Content:
Front Matter
• Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Table of Contents
• 1. Scope
•Part A. General Requirements
2. Normative References
3. Classification
• 4. Acceptance
• 5. Certification
6. Units of Measure and Rounding-off Procedure
•Part B. Tests, Procedures, and Requirements
• 7. Summary of Tests
8. Retest
9. Weld Test Assembly
10. Chemical Analysis
11. Tension Test
12. Bend Test
•Part C. Manufacture, Identification, and Packaging
• 13. Method of Manufacture
14. Standard Sizes and Lengths
15. Core Wire and Covering
16. Exposed Core
17. Electrode Identification
18. Packaging
19. Marking of Packages
Annexes
• AWS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and Welding Process