FILLER METAL PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES

SFA-5.01

(Identical with AWS Specification A5.01-92)

1. Scope 3.3 In the case of distributors who receive electrodes

in bulk and package them for distribution, or who
This document, together with an AWS filler metal
repackage under their own label, the distributor shall
specification, is intended to describe a uniform method
maintain an adequate control system to ensure that the
for providing those specific details needed for filler
package contents are traceable to the original manufac-
metal procurement which consist of the following:
turer’s records.
(1) The filler metal classification (selected from the
pertinent AWS filler metal specification)
(2) The lot classification (selected from Section 5
4. Definitions and Identification of Materials
of this document)
(3) The level of testing schedule (selected from Table 4.1 Introduction. In production, the components of
1 and Section 6, Level of Testing, of this document) the filler metal are divided into discrete, predetermined
quantities so that satisfactory tests with a sample from
that quantity will establish that the entire quantity meets
2. Certification specification requirements. These quantities, known by
such terms as heats, lots, blends, batches, and mixes,
By affixing the AWS specification and classification vary in size according to the manufacturer. For identifi-
designations to the packaging, or the classification to cation purposes, however, each manufacturer assigns a
the product, the manufacturer certifies that the product unique designation to each quantity. This designation
meets the requirements of that specification. usually consists of a series of numbers or letters, or
combinations thereof, which will enable the manufac-
turer to determine the date and time (or shift) of
3. Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance System manufacture, the type and source of the raw materials
used, and the details of the procedures employed in
3.1 The certification of the product is accomplished producing the filler metal. This designation stays with
through a quality assurance program, by which the the filler metal and can be used to identify the material
manufacturer verifies that the product meets the require- later, in those cases in which identification is necessary.
ments of this specification. Such a program includes
planning, documentation, surveillance, inspection, test- 4.2 Definitions. The terms dry batch, dry blend, wet
ing, and certification of the test results. It also includes mix, and heat, as they are defined and used in this
control of the inspection and measuring equipment, as document, refer to discrete quantities of the components
well as control of any nonconforming material. It used in producing a lot of filler metal. The definition
involves auditing of the activities and provides for of these terms and the considerations that must be
developing and implementing any corrective action that given to the identification of the components to which
may become necessary. they apply are as follows.

3.2 It is the responsibility of the purchaser to review 4.2.1 Dry Batch. A dry batch is the quantity of
the quality assurance program of the manufacturer for dry ingredients mixed at one time in one mixing vessel.
conformance to the purchaser’s specific requirements. Liquid binder, when added to a dry batch, produces a

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wet mix. A dry batch may be divided into smaller 4.3.1 Heat Number. Solid wire, electrode core
quantities, in which case the addition of the liquid wire, rod, strip, consumable inserts, and brazing filler
binder produces as many wet mixes as there were metals identified by heat number shall consist of material
smaller quantities. from a single heat of metal.
4.2.2 Dry Blend. A dry blend consists of two or 4.3.2 Controlled Chemical Composition. Solid
more dry batches from which quantities of each are wire, electrode core wire, rod, strip, consumable inserts,
combined proportionately, then mixed in a mixing and brazing and braze welding filler metal identified
vessel. This produces a larger quantity in which the by controlled chemical composition, rather than by heat
ingredients are as uniformly dispersed as they would number, shall consist of mill coils of one or more
have been had the entire quantity been mixed together heats from which samples have been taken for chemical
at one time in one large mixer. A dry blend, as in analysis.1 The results of the analysis of each sample
the case of a dry batch, may be used singly or divided must be within the manufacturer’s composition limits
into smaller quantities which, when the liquid binder for that material. Coils from mills that do not permit
is added, produce one or more wet mixes. spliced-coil practice need be sampled on only one end.
4.2.3 Wet Mix. A wet mix is the combination of Coils from mills that permit spliced-coil practice must
liquid binder and a dry batch or a dry blend, or a be sampled on both ends and shall have no more than
portion thereof, mixed at one time in one mixing vessel. a single splice per coil.

4.2.4 Heat. A heat of metal for consumable inserts, 4.4 Identification of Covering Mix
brazing and braze welding filler metals, solid electrodes
and rods, core wire for covered electrodes, and the 4.4.1 Wet Mix. Covering identified by wet mix
sheath (strip or tubing of composite electrode wire and shall consist of a single wet mix for each lot of
rod) is defined by one of the following, depending on electrodes.
the method of melting and refining of the metal.
4.4.2 Controlled Chemical Composition. Cov-
4.2.4.1 Where slag-metal or gas-metal reactions ering identified by controlled composition (rather than
occur in producing the metal (e.g., open hearth, electric by wet mix) shall consist of one or more wet mixes
arc, basic oxygen, argon-oxygen), a heat is the material and shall be subjected to sufficient tests, both before
obtained from one furnace melt. and after it has been applied to the core wire, to assure
that all wet mixes within the lot are equivalent. These
4.2.4.2 Where significant chemical reactions do
tests shall include chemical analysis, the results of
not occur in producing the metal (e.g., induction melting
which must fall within the manufacturer’s acceptance
in a controlled atmosphere or in a vacuum), a heat is
limits. The identification of the test procedure and the
an uninterrupted series of melts from one controlled
results of the tests shall be recorded.
batch of metals and alloying ingredients in one melting
furnace under the same melting conditions. Each melt 4.5 Identification of Core Ingredients
shall conform to the chemical composition range ap-
proved by the purchaser of the material (i.e., the 4.5.1 Dry Blend. Core ingredients identified by
producer of the filler metal). dry blend shall consist of a single dry batch or dry
blend.
4.2.4.3 In processes involving continuous melt-
ing and casting (e.g., consumable electrode remelt), a 4.5.2 Controlled Chemical Composition. Core
heat is an uninterrupted series of remelts in one furnace ingredients identified by controlled composition consist
under the same remelting conditions using one or more of one or more dry blends and shall be subjected to
consumable electrodes produced from a heat, as defined sufficient tests to assure that all dry blends within the
in 4.2.4.1 or 4.2.4.2. Each remelt shall conform to the lot are equivalent. These tests shall include chemical
chemical composition range approved by the purchaser analysis, the results of which must fall within the
of the material (i.e., the producer of the filler metal). manufacturer’s acceptance limits. The identification of
4.3 Identification of Consumable Inserts, Brazing the test procedure and the results of the tests shall be
and Braze Welding Filler Metal, Solid Electrode recorded.
Wire, Rods, Strip, Core Wire for Covered Electrodes,
and the Sheath (Strip or Tubing) of Composite 1 Analysis of coils is not required for aluminum or deoxidized copper
Electrodes filler metal.

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5. Lot Classification 5.2.3 Class S3. A Class S3 lot of bare solid

electrodes and rods, brazing and braze welding filler
5.1 Covered Electrodes
metal, and consumable inserts is the quantity of one
5.1.1 Class C1. A Class C1 lot of covered elec- size produced in one production cycle from one heat.
trodes is the manufacturer’s standard lot, as defined in
the manufacturer’s quality assurance program. 5.2.4 Class S4. A Class S4 lot of bare solid
electrodes and rods, brazing and braze welding filler
5.1.2 Class C2. A Class C2 lot of covered elec- metal, and consumable inserts is the quantity, not
trodes is the quantity, not exceeding 100 000 lbs (45 exceeding 100 000 lbs (45 350 kg), of one classification,
350 kg), of any one size and classification produced size, form, and temper produced under one production
in 24 hours of consecutively scheduled production (i.e., schedule. Class S4 electrodes shall be produced from
consecutive normal work shifts). one heat (4.3.1) or from material identified by controlled
5.1.3 Class C3. A Class C3 lot of covered elec- chemical composition (4.3.2).
trodes is the quantity, not exceeding 100 000 lbs (45
5.3 Flux Cored Electrodes and Metal Cored Elec-
350 kg), of any one size and classification produced
trodes and Rods
in 24 hours of consecutively scheduled production (i.e.,
consecutive normal work shifts). Class C3 electrodes
5.3.1 Class T1. A Class T1 lot of flux cored
shall be produced from covering identified by wet mix
electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the
(4.4.1) or controlled chemical composition (4.4.2) and
manufacturer’s standard lot, as defined in the manufac-
core wire identified by heat number (4.3.1) or controlled
turer’s quality assurance program.
chemical composition (4.3.2).2
5.1.4 Class C4. A Class C4 lot of covered elec- 5.3.2 Class T2. A Class T2 lot of flux cored
trodes is the quantity of any one size and classification electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the
produced from one wet mix (4.4.1) and one heat of quantity, not exceeding 100 000 lbs (45 350 kg), of
core wire (4.3.1).3 one classification and size produced in 24 hours of
consecutively scheduled production (i.e., consecutive
5.1.5 Class C5. A Class C5 lot of covered elec- normal work shifts). Class T2 electrodes shall be pro-
trodes is the quantity of one size and classification duced from tube or strip identified by heat number
produced from one dry blend of covering mixture and (4.3.1) or by controlled chemical composition (4.3.2).
one heat of core wire (4.3.1). Identification of the core ingredients shall be as specified
5.2 Bare Solid Electrodes and Rods, Brazing and in 4.5.1 or 4.5.2.
Braze Welding Filler Metal, and Consumable Inserts
5.3.3 Class T3. A Class T3 lot of flux cored
5.2.1 Class S1. A Class S1 lot of bare solid electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the
electrodes and rods, brazing and braze welding filler quantity produced from one heat (4.3.1) and one dry
metal, and consumable inserts is the manufacturer’s batch or one dry blend of core materials. Identification
standard lot, as defined in the manufacturer’s quality of the core ingredients shall be as specified in 4.5.1.
assurance program.
5.3.4 Class T4. A Class T4 lot of flux cored
5.2.2 Class S2. A Class S2 lot of bare solid electrodes, or metal cored electrodes and rods, is the
electrodes and rods, brazing and braze welding filler quantity, not exceeding 100 000 lbs (45 350 kg), of one
metal, and consumable inserts is the quantity, not classification and size produced under one production
exceeding 100 000 lbs (45 350 kg), of one classification, schedule from tube or strip identified by heat number
size, form, and temper produced in 24 hours of consecu- (4.3.1) or controlled chemical composition (4.3.2). Iden-
tively scheduled production (i.e., consecutive normal tification of the core ingredients shall be as specified
work shifts). Class S2 electrodes shall be produced in 4.5.1 or 4.5.2.
from one heat (4.3.1) or from material identified by
controlled chemical composition (4.3.2). 5.4 Flux for Submerged Arc Welding and Brazing
and Braze Welding
2 For metal cored covered electrodes, Class T2 core wire shall be
used (see 5.3.2). 5.4.1 Class F1. A Class F1 lot of flux is the
3 For metal cored covered electrodes, Class T3 core wire shall be manufacturer’s standard lot, as defined in the manufac-
used (see 5.3.3) turer’s quality assurance program.

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TABLE 1 controlled composition, certification of conformance to

LEVEL OF TESTING the chemical composition limits of the lot shall be
supplied. The lot classification is the manufacturer’s
Section standard.
Schedule Requirements Reference
Fa The manufacturer’s standard testing level 6.2 6.4 Schedule H. Chemical analysis of each lot
shipped shall be supplied by the manufacturer. The
G Tests of material from any production 6.3 analysis will include those elements prescribed for that
run of the product within the 12 classification in the AWS specification. For nonferrous
months preceding the date of purchase material identified by controlled composition, certifica-
order
tion of conformance to the chemical composition limits
H Chemical analysis only, for each lot 6.4 of the lot shall be supplied. The lot classification shall
shipped be specified by the purchaser from those listed in
Section 5, Lot Classification, of this document.
I Tests called for in Table 2, for each lot 6.5
shipped 6.5 Schedule I. A Certified Report of Tests called
for in Table 2 shall be supplied by the manufacturer
J All classification tests called for in the 6.6 for each lot shipped. These tests represent a consensus of
AWS filler metal specification, for
each lot shipped
those frequently requested for consumable certification;
however, they do not necessarily include all tests re-
Kb All tests specified by the purchaser, for 6.7 quired for Schedule J. The tests shall be performed as
each lot shipped prescribed for that classification in the AWS specifica-
NOTES: tion. For nonferrous material identified by controlled
a. This schedule will apply automatically if a specific schedule is not composition, certification of conformance to the chemi-
designated.
b. Some additional tests may be found in Section 8, Supplementary cal composition limits of the lot shall be supplied. The
Requirements. lot classification shall be specified by the purchaser
from those listed in Section 5, Lot Classification, of
this document.
6.6 Schedule J. A Certified Report of Tests required
for that classification in the AWS specification shall
5.4.2 Class F2. A Class F2 lot of flux is the
be supplied by the manufacturer for each lot shipped. For
quantity produced from the same combination of raw
nonferrous material identified by controlled composition,
materials under one production schedule.
certification of conformance to the chemical composition
limits of the lot shall be supplied. The lot classification
6. Level of Testing shall be specified by the purchaser from those listed
in Section 5, Lot Classification, of this document.
6.1 General Provision. The level of the testing
schedule shall be selected by the purchaser from those 6.7 Schedule K. In addition to, or in place of, any
listed in Table 1. of the tests called for in the applicable AWS specifica-
tion, the purchaser may require other tests such as
6.2 Schedule F. The level of testing shall be the
testing after a specified heat treatment or alloy identity
manufacturer’s standard. The statement, “The product
procedures (see Section 8, Supplementary Requirements,
supplied shall meet the requirements of the applicable
for detailed alloy identity procedures). In all such cases,
AWS filler metal specification, when tested in accord-
the purchaser shall identify on the purchase order the
ance with that specification” and a summary of the
specific tests that are to be conducted, the procedures
typical properties of the material, when tested in that
to be employed, and the requirements that must be
manner, shall be supplied upon written request. The
met. The lot classification shall be specified by the
lot classification will be the manufacturer’s standard.
purchaser from those listed in Section 5, Lot Classifica-
6.3 Schedule G. A Certified Report of Tests shall tion, of this document.
be supplied for material from any production run of
the product made within the twelve months preceding
7. Retest
the date of the purchase order. This will include the
results of all tests prescribed for that classification in the If any test fails to meet its requirement, that test
AWS specification. For nonferrous material identified by shall be repeated twice. The results of both retests

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SCHEDULE I — REQUIRED TESTSa,b,c

Nickel Aluminum Copper Magnesium Titanium Zirconium Brazing and

Carbon Low Alloy Stainless and Cast and and and and and Braze Welding
Product Type Steel Steel Steel Ni-Alloy Surfacing Iron Al-Alloy Cu-Alloy Mg-Alloy Ti-Alloy Zr-Alloy Filler Metals

Covered Solid and Metal (A5.1) (A5.5) (A5.4) (A5.11) (A5.13) (A5.21) (A5.15) (A5.3) (A5.6) — — — —
Cored (Composite) 1,2,3,4,5d 1,2,3,4,5d 1 1,2,4,6 1 1 1 1 1,4
Electrodes for SMAW
Bare Solid and Metal (A5.18) (A5.26) (A5.26) (A5.28) (A5.9) (A5.14) (A5.13) (A5.21)e (A5.15) (A5.10) (A5.7) (A5.19) (A5.16) (A5.24) —
Cored (Composite) 1,2,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,4 1 1 1 1 1 1,4f,9f 1 1 1 1
Rods and Electrodes
for GTAW, PAW,
GMAW, and EGW
Bare Solid and Metal (A5.17) (A5.23) (A5.9) (A5.14) — — — — — — — — —
Cored (Composite) 1 1 1 1
Electrodes for SAW
Flux Cored Electrodes (A5.20) (A5.26) (A5.26) (A5.29) (A5.22) — — — (A5.15) — — — — — —
for FCAW and EGW 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1 1
Solid or Metal Cored (A5.17) (A5.25) (A5.23) (A5.25) — — — — (A5.15) — — — — — —
Electrode — Flux 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1
Combination for SAW
and ESW

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Solid and Composite (A5.2) (A5.2) — — (A5.13) (A5.21) (A5.15) (A5.10) (A5.27) (A5.19) — — —
Rods for OFW 1 1 1 1 1 1,9 1 1
Consumable Inserts (A5.30) (A5.30) (A5.30) (A5.30) — — — — — — — — —
1 1 1 1
Bare Brazing and Braze — — — — — — — — — — — — (A5.8)
Welding Filler Metals 1
Vacuum Grade Brazing — — — — — — — — — — — — (A5.8)
ELECTRODES, AND FILLER METALS

Fillers 1,7
Brazing Metal Powders — — — — — — — — — — — — (A5.8)
1,8
PART C — SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELDING RODS,

NOTES:
a. Designations in parentheses refer to the AWS filler metal specification.
b. Tests called for in this table shall be performed only when they are required by the applicable AWS specification for the particular classification involved. Tests shall be performed in the
manner prescribed by the applicable specification. Testing to one current and polarity shall be adequate.
c. Test Designations are as follows:
1 — Chemical analysis 6 — Bend (face, side, or both)
2 — Tensile 7 — Spattering characteristics
3 — Impact 8 — Sieve analysis
4 — Soundness (x-ray) 9 — Bead-on-plate weld test
5 — Moisture test
d. Low hydrogen electrodes only
e. Electrodes used for SMAW
f. Test 4 — for electrodes
Test 9 — for rods
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shall meet the requirement. Specimens or samples for production in the manufacture of filler metals. The test
retest may be taken from the original test assembly or method may include chemical analysis, metal sorting
sample, or from one or two new test assemblies or devices, or a combination of methods. When required,
samples. For chemical analysis, the retest need be only alloy identity procedures shall be specified in Procure-
for those specific elements that failed to meet their ment Detail Forms using Item III, Other Requirements.4
requirement. 8.2.1 Core Wire Alloy Identity. Each end of rod,
wire, or strip to be spliced during processing shall be
tested for alloy identity just prior to splicing at the
8. Supplementary Requirements — Department
process station, except when splicing is done to repair
of Defense a wire break without removing the wire from the
8.1 Inspection Requirements. Unless otherwise spec- process line. Both ends of each coil drawn to finish
ified in the contract or purchase order, the manufacturer size shall be tested for alloy identity prior to cutting
is responsible for the performance of all inspection into electrode core wire lengths.
requirements (examinations and tests) as specified in 8.2.1.1 Single Coil. For continuous process oper-
Schedule K, Table 1, herein. Except as otherwise ations where a single rod coil is drawn to finish size,
specified in the contract or purchase order, the manufac- straightened and cut to length without removal from
turer may use “in-house” facilities or others deemed the machine, both ends of each rod coil shall be alloy
suitable for the performance of the inspection require- identity tested immediately prior to the start of the
ments specified herein, unless disapproved by the cus- continuous processing operation.
tomer. The customer reserves the right to perform any
of the inspections set forth in this specification, where 8.2.1.2 Multiple Coils. When multiple coils are
such inspections are deemed necessary, to ensure sup- to be spliced during continuous processing operations,
plies and services conform to prescribed requirements. each end of each coil to be spliced shall be alloy
identity tested at the process station just prior to splicing.
8.1.1 Classification of Inspections. The inspection In addition, the leading end of the first coil and the
requirements specified herein are classified as follows: tail end of the last coil for each continuous process
(a) Qualification inspection run shall be alloy identity tested.
(b) Quality conformance inspection
8.3 Responsibility for Compliance. All items shall
8.1.2 Inspection Conditions. Unless otherwise meet all applicable requirements. The inspections set
specified, all inspections shall be performed in accord- forth in this specification shall become a part of the
ance with the conditions specified herein and environ- manufacturer’s overall inspection system or quality
mental conditions shall be ambient laboratory condi- program. The absence of any inspection requirements
tions. in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the
responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies
8.1.3 Qualification Inspection. Qualification in- submitted for acceptance comply with all requirements
spection shall be conducted at a laboratory satisfactory of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of the
to the customer. The inspection shall consist of the manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to
examinations and tests specified in the procurement ascertain conformance to requirements; however, this
documents. The manufacturer shall provide and maintain does not authorize submission of known defective mate-
an inspection system acceptable to the customer for rial, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the
supplies and services covered by this specification. customer to accept defective material.

8.2 Alloy Identity. Alloy identity procedures provide 4 See Tables A1 through A7 (in the Appendix) for Procurement
type separation through quality checks at all phases of Detail Forms and examples of their use.

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Appendix
Guide to AWS Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines
(This Appendix is not a part of ANSI /AWS A5.01-93, Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines, but is included for information
only.)

A1. Introduction or modified in this specification, except as the purchaser

specifies. The complete list of filler metal specifications
This guide is appended to the specification as a
is given for reference in the back of this document.
source of information; it is not mandatory and does
Those specifications, used in conjunction with these
not form a part of the specification. Its purpose is to
Procurement Guidelines, provide a basis for specifying
provide descriptive information and examples that will
in a procurement document the filler metal requirements
aid in the use of A5.01, Filler Metal Procurement
in a precise, reproducible, uniform manner.
Guidelines.
The Procurement Detail Forms in Tables A1 through
A5 are suggested forms intended to serve as a check
A2. General Information list for detailing filler metal requirements for procure-
ment. They could also serve as a basis for efficient
The general requirements, testing requirements and
communication between departments within an organi-
procedures, method of manufacture, identification, and
packaging for filler metals are specified in the filler
metal specification and are not intended to be duplicated
TABLE A2
SUGGESTED PROCUREMENT DETAIL FORM FOR
BARE SOLID ELECTRODES AND RODS
TABLE A1 I. General
SUGGESTED PROCUREMENT DETAIL FORM FOR A. Quantity
COVERED ELECTRODES B. AWS Specification
C. AWS Classification
I. General D. Supplemental Designators, if required
A. Quantity E. Diameter
B. AWS Specification F. Length (for rods)
C. AWS Classification G Unit Package Type and Weight
D. Supplemental Designators, if required 1. Spool
E. Diameter 2. Coil with Support
F. Length 3. Coil without Support
G. Unit Package Type and Weight 4. Rim (reel)
1. Carton 5. Drum
2. Can 6. Straight Lengths
3. Other 7. Other

II. Certification and Testing II. Certification and Testing

A. Lot Classification (5.1)* A. Lot Classification (5.2)*
B. Level of Testing (6.1 through 6.7)* B. Level of Testing (6.1 through 6.7)*
III. Other Requirements III. Other Requirements
*When specific information is not given (left blank), the requirements *Where specific information is not given (left blank), the requirements
of the AWS specification apply (see the Certification and Acceptance of the AWS specification apply (see the Certification and Acceptance
clauses in the body and the explanation of each in the Appendix of clauses in the body and the explanation of each in the Appendix of
the specification invoked in IB above). the specification invoked in IB above).

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zation (e.g., communication between welding or produc- TABLE A3

tion departments and purchasing concerning the specific SUGGESTED PROCUREMENT DETAIL FORM FOR
requirements for filler metal to be procured). FLUX CORED AND METAL CORED ELECTRODES AND
Examples of the manner in which the Procurement RODS
Detail Forms might be used are given in Tables A6
I. General
and A7. In Table A6, the four examples demonstrate the A. Quantity
manner in which different packaging, lot classification, B. AWS Specification
supplemental designators, and testing requirements C. AWS Classification
would be specified in a purchase order for 1000 pounds D. Supplemental Designators, if required
(453 kg) of 3 / 16 in. (4.8 mm) diameter E7018 electrodes. E. Diameter
F. Unit Package Type and Weight
The differences are summarized below. 1. Spool
2. Coil with Support
Example 1: The test and certification requirements 3. Coil without Support
specified are those the manufacturer of the electrodes 4. Rim (reel)
uses as “standard practice” in the conduct of the 5. Drum
manufacturer’s business (see Table 1 in the body of 6. Other
this specification). II. Certification and Testing
A. Lot Classification (5.3)*
Example 2: Requirements include 10 lb unit pack- B. Level of Testing (6.1 through 6.7)*
ages, a –1 (read as “dash one”) supplemental designator,
III. Other Requirements
and, for the lot shipped, a certificate showing the
results of the chemical analysis, the tensile, impact, *Where specific information is not given (left blank), the requirements
of the AWS specification apply (see the Certification and Acceptance
and soundness tests, and the moisture content of the clauses in the body and the explanation of each in the Appendix of
covering (for low hydrogen electrodes, as the filler the specification invoked in IB above).
metal specification requires). See Tables 1 and 2. The
lot classification, in this case, is the manufacturer’s
standard lot (see 5.1.1).
Example 3: Requirements include 10 lb unit pack- metal obtained from the test assembly after the assembly
ages, an H4 supplemental designator, and, for the lot had been given a postweld heat treatment at 1200 6
shipped, a certificate showing the results of all tests 25°F (650 6 15°C) for 12 hours with the heating and
ANSI /AWS A5.1 requires for the classification of cooling rates specified in Item III, Other Requirements.
E7018 electrodes. The definition of the lot classification, Table A7 demonstrates the use of the Procurement
in this case, is given in 5.1.3. Detail Form for listing the requirements for obtaining
straight lengths (rods) and spooled (electrode) aluminum
Example 4: The requirements here are the same as filler metal to filler metal specification ANSI /AWS
in Example 3, except that the electrode length is 18 A5.10, Specification for Bare Aluminum and Aluminum
in. and the supplemental designator is H4R. The lot Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods. Example 5 is for
classification is as defined in 5.1.2 and the level of rods and Example 6 is for spooled electrodes. In both
testing is that which the purchaser has specified in cases, the tests to be conducted are those called for
Item III, Other Requirements. Those tests, in this case, in Table 2, as indicated by Schedule I (see Table 1
would be the tests required for classification of the for description). The tests for aluminum rods are differ-
electrode, except that the mechanical property tests ent from those for aluminum electrodes, but no other
(strength and toughness) would be conducted on weld requirements are specified in this case.

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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
I. General
A. Quantity
B. AWS Specification
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. Drum
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 Certification and Acceptance
clauses in the body and the explanation of each in the Appendix of
the specification invoked in IB above.

TABLE A5
SUGGESTED PROCUREMENT DETAIL FORM FOR
CONSUMABLE INSERTS

I. General
A. Quantitya
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 specific information is not given (left blank), the require-
ments of the AWS specification apply (see the Certification and Ac-
ceptance clauses in the body and the explanation of each of the Appen-
dix of the specification invoked in IB above).

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TABLE A6
EXAMPLE OF THE USE OF THE PROCUREMENT DETAIL FORM FOR COVERED ELECTRODES

Examples

1 2 3 4

I. General
A. Quantity 1000 lbs 1000 lbs 1000 lbs 1000 lbs
B. AWS Specification A5.1 A5.1 A5.1 A5.1
C. AWS Classification E7018 E7018 E7018 E7018
D. Supplemental Designators −1 H4 H4R
E. Diameter 3⁄ in. 3⁄ in. 3⁄ in. 3⁄ in.
16 16 16 16

F. Length 14 in. 14 in. 14 in. 18 in.

G. Unit Package Type and Weight
1. Carton 50 lb
2. Can 10 lb 10 lb 10 lb
3. Other

II. Certification and Testing

A. Lot Classification C1 C1 C3 C2
B. Level of Testing Schedule F Schedule I Schedule J Schedule K

III. Other Requirements The lots of electrodes that are shipped must meet all classification test requirements of
(Example No. 4 only) the specification. The strength and toughness of the weld metal must meet specification
requirements after a postweld heat treatment at 1200 6 25°F for 12 hours. The
heating and cooling rates above 600°F shall not exceed 200°F/hour.

TABLE A7
EXAMPLE OF THE USE OF THE PROCUREMENT
DETAIL FORM FOR BARE SOLID ALUMINUM
ELECTRODES AND RODS

5 6
I. General
A. Quantity 400 lbs 1000 lbs
B. AWS Specification A5.10 A5.10
C. AWS Classification R4043 ER4043
D. Diameter 3⁄ in. 3⁄ in.
32 64

E. Length 36 in. —
F. Unit Package Type and Weight
1. Spool — 4 in., 1 lb
2. Coil with Support — —
3. Coil without Support — —
4. Rim (reel) — —
5. Drum — —
6. Straight Lengths 5 lbs —

II. Certification and Testing

A. Lot Classification Class S2 Class S2
B. Level of Training Schedule I Schedule I

III. Other Requirements None None

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