Ebook: Specification for Bare Electrodes and Rods for Surfacing

This Specification prescribes the requirements for classification of bare electrodes and rods for surfacing and will benefit welding professionals. Solid surfacing electrodes and rods are classified on the basis of the composition of the material as manufactured. Metal cored and flux cored composite (tubular) surfacing electrodes and rods are classified on the basis of the chemical composition of the deposited weld metal. Tubular tungsten carbide bare rods are classified on the basis of the mesh range, quantity, and composition of the tungsten carbide granules. A guide is appended to the specification as a source of information concerning the characteristics and applications of the classified electrodes.
Content:
Front Matter
• Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Table of Contents
1. Scope
2. Referenced Documents
3. Classification
• 4. Acceptance
• 5. Certification
• 6. Rounding-off Procedure
7. Summary of Tests
• 8. Retest
9. Chemical Composition Requirements
• 10. Method of Manufacture
• 11. Standard Sizes and Lengths
• 12. Finish and Uniformity
• 13. Standard Package Forms
14. Winding Requirements
15. Filler Metal Identification
16. Packaging
17. Marking of Packages
Annexes (Informative)
• AWS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and Welding Process