AUS AS.18°93 MM 0784265 0502570 470 mm ANSVAWS A5.18-33 An American National Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding Copy by the Ameian Nellng Sac Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS A518 93 MM 0784265 0502571 337 a Keywords —carhon ste! welding electrodes, ANSI/AWS A5.18-93 e@ carbon stel welding rods, gas metal ‘An American National Standard are welding, gas tungsten ate weld- ing, metal cored electrodes, plasma are welding, stranded electrodes Approved by American National Standards Institute dune 28, 1993 Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding Superseding ANSI/AWS A5.18-79 Prepared by AWS Technical Activities Committee Approved by AWS Board of Ditectors Abstract ‘Classification requicements are specified for solid carbon steel electrodes snd rods, composite stranded carbon steel lectrodes, and composite metal cored carbon steel electrodes for gas shielded are welding, ‘The requirements for electrodes include chemical composition of the electrode for solid electrodes and rods, and of ‘weld metal for composite stranded and composite metal cored electrodes. Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS~38 93 MM O7842b5 0502572 273 Statement on Use of AWS Standards ‘All standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the American ‘Welding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the ‘American National Standards Institute. When AWS standards ae either incorporated in, or made part of, documents that are included in federal or state Iaws and regulations, or the regulations of other governmental bodies, their provisions carry the full legal authority of the statute In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must be ‘approved by the governmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a part of those laws and regulations. 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LeJeune Road, P.O, Box 351040, e@ Miami, Fotida 33135. Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS A5.18 93 MM 0784265 0502573 107 mm Personnel AWS Committe on Filler Metal D.4, Kote Chairman The Lincoln Bletie Company RA. LaFave, Ist Vice Chalmman Ell Company “I-P-Hang, 2nd Vice Chalrman NCO Alloy Interationsl HP. Reld Secretary _Ametican Welding Sooty B.EAnderon —‘Aeotee KE Banks — Mckay Welding Products H.B-Botton Smith Toteratons RS.Brown Carpenter Technology Corporation LJ. Christensen Consultant RJ.Chrisofel Consultan ‘4 DelSignore _WestlnghouseElette Company H.W. Ebert Exxon Ressuch and Bngineeing Company S.E.Ferree ESAB Group D'A.Fink The Lincoln Electric Company ©. Halsirom Je. USNRC-RI RLHarvis®™ RL Harts Associates D.C.Helon Consultant e W.S. Howes National Electrical Manufacturers Association R.W.Jud Chrysler Corporation R.B.Kadiyala ‘Techalloy Maryland Incorporated PA.Kammer* Beatie Corporation ELKelly —Eateotc Corporation G.A.Kurisky Maryland Spectaly Wize ‘N-E.Larson Union Carbide, Indsial Gas Division A.S, Laurenson GH, MacShane 1M. Malik® D.F. Manning ‘MT. Merlo S.J. Merrick G.E. Metsger** WF, McLaughlin JW. Mortimer CL. Null ¥. Ogata J.Payne RL, Peaslee E. W, Pickering, Jr M.A. Quintana S.D. Reynolds, Jr* LF. Roberts D. Rozet P.K,Salvesen Adler Consultant Consultant ‘Asclee Canada Limited Hobart Brothers Company ‘Stoody Company MeKay Welding Products WRDCMLLS Chrysler Corporation Consultant Naval Sea Systems Command Kobe Steel, Limited Schneider Services International Wall Cotmonoy Corporation Consultant General Dynamics Corporation ‘Westinghouse Blectric PGOD Canadian Welding Bureau Consultant American Bureau of Shipping Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998HLS. Sayre 0. W. Seth R.D.Sutton R.W.Straiton* R.A, Swain JW. Tackett RD. Thomas, Jr R.Timerman* RT. Webster AE. Wiehe® WA, Wieho® WoL. Wileox Fd. Winsor® K.G. Wold 1.5. Wonder D.A. Fink, Chairman LR. Reid, Secretary BRA. Bushey P.R. Grainger RB, Kadiyala RA.LaFave* ‘M.T. Merlo C.F. Padden D.M. Parker MP. Parekh LJ. Privoznik® D.N. Reanik LF. Roberts RB. Smith R.Timerman® W.L. Wileax* D.W. Yonker, Jr. AWS Committee on Filler Metal (continued) AUS AS.18 93 MM 0784265 0502574 O4b Ml Consultant ‘Chicago Brldge and Iron Company L-Teo Welding and Cutting Systems ‘Bechtel Group, Incorporated ‘Thyssen Welding Products Haynes International Incorporated Consultant CONARCO, S.A. Teledyne Wah Chang Consultant ‘Arcos Alloys: Consultant Consultant Siemens Power Corporation “VSE Corporation AWS Subcommittee on Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Electrodes ‘and Rods for Gas Shielded Are Welding soln Electric Company “American Welding Society ESAB Group Continental Steel Corporation ‘Techalloy Maryland, Incorporated Elliott Company Stoody Company Ford Motor Company General Electric Company, MAO Hobart Brothers Company Consultant American Bureau of Shipping Canadian Welding Bureau L-TEC Welding and Cutting Conareo, S. A. Consultant National Standard Company Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS.18 93 MM O7842G5 0502575 T32 mm Foreword (This Foreword isnot a part of ANSI/AWS A5.18-93, Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas ‘Shielded Are Welding, but is included for information purposes only.) AWS AS.18 fist was issued in 1965 as a joint AWS/ASTM document. This eurrent document isthe third revision issued exclusively as en AWS publication, Format of the cutrent document has been changed to conform to thet being ‘used forall filler metal specifications revised since 1984. ‘The history of AS.18 may be summarized as follows: AWS AS.18-65T Tentative Specification for Mild Steel Electrodes for Gas Metal-Are Welding ASTM ASS9-65T [AWS AS.18-69 Specification for Mild Stoel Electrodes for Gas Metal-Ate Welding ‘ANSI W3.18-1973, AWSAS.18-79 Specification for Carbon Steel Filler Metals for Gas Shielded Are Welding ‘Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent tothe Managing, Director, Technical Services Division, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O, Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135. e@ Official interpretations of any of the technical requirements ofthis standard may be obtained by sending a request, in writing, tothe Managing Director, Technical Services Division, American Welding Society. A formal reply will be issued after it hs been reviewed by tho appropriate personnel following established procedures, Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS.28 93 MM O7842L5 0502576 919 mM Table of Contents Page No. Porsonnel ss Foreword List of Tables. List of Figures. 1. Scope. Part A —General Requirements 2, Classification 3. Acceptance . 4. Cottificaton... 5. Units of Measure and Rounding-Off Procedure. Part B—Tests, Procedures, and Requirements 6, Summary of Tests. 7, Retest 8, Weld Test Assomblies 9. Chemical Analysi 10, Radiographic Test 11, Tension Test 42, Bend Test 13, Impact Test 14, Diffusible Hydrogen Test Part C= Manacur, Hentfetion end Packaging 15. Method of Manufacture 16, Standard Sizes 17. Finish and Uniformity. 18, Standard Package Forms 19, Winding Requirements 20. Filler Metal Kdentification. 21. Packaging 22) Marking of Packages. ‘Arex — Gide to AWS Specification for Carbon Stel letodes and Ros, ss for Gas Shielded Are Mette AL. Introduction 0. ‘A2, Classification System ‘A3. Acceptance ‘A4, Contfication ‘AS, Ventilation During Welding ‘AG. Welding Considerations ‘A7. Description and Intended Use of Bletrodes ane Rods AB. Special Test8 nen . 9. Discontinued Classifications. ‘AO, Safety Information nnn AWS Filler Metal Specifications and Related Document . Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998Table Figure BREBEREVOeseNH AUS AS.18 93 mm O7642b5 OS0e577 455 a List of Tables ‘Chemical Composition Requirements for Solid Electrodes and Rods. ‘Chemical Composition Requirements for Weld Metal from Composite Electrodes, ‘Tension Test Requirements (As Welded) Impact Test Requirements (As Welded) Required Tests Base Metal for Test Assemblies. pion Disb Hydrogen Requemes Standard Sizes .. Packaging Requirements. List of Figures Groove Weld Test Assembly for Mechanical Properties and Soundness c Groove Weld Test Assembly for Transverse Tension and Longitudinal Guided Bend Tests... ad for Chemical Analysis of Weld Metal from Composite Electrodes . ‘Transverse Tension Test Specimen Longitudinal Guided Bend Test Specimen Charpy V-Notch Impact Test Specimen. Standard Spools — Dimensions of 4 in, Spools. ‘Standard Spools — Dimensions of 8,12, and 14 in, Spools Standard Spools — Dimensions of 2,24, and 30a, Spools. Classification Syste : Optional GTAW Groove Weld Test Assembly for Mechanical Properties and Soundness Optional Tension Test Specimen for Gas Tungsten Are Welding nan " vil Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS.38 93 MM O7842b5 0502578 792 am Speci n for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding 1, Scope “Tis speciation presses requrementsforthecas sification of exrbon std elecrodes (cll, composite Sitanded nd composite eal cored) and os cll fr fas metal ae (GMAW), gas tngsea are (GTAW) and plasma arc (PAW) welding. PartA General Requirements 2. Classification 2.4 The solid electrodes (ond rods) covered by this speo- ification are clasitied according othe chemical compo- sition of the eleciode, as specified in Table 1, and the mechanical properties of the weld metal, as specified in ‘Tables 3 and 4, The composite stranded electrodes and composi metal cred elecizodes covered by this specif cation are classified according to the chemical composi- tion and mechanical properties of tho weld metal as specified in Tables 2, 3, and 4 and the shielding ges employed. 2.2 Blectrodes and rods classified under one classifi tion shall not be classified under any other clasiication in thisspecfication, except that composite stranded oe odes or composite metal cored electrodes classified as E7OC-XC may also be classified us E70C-XM, o bat, 23 ‘Thewelding electrodes and rods classified under specification are intended for gas shielded are welding, ‘but that isnot to prohibit their use with any other process (or any other shielding ges, or combination of shielding ‘gases) for which they are found suitable, Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998 3. Acceptance Acceptance! of the electrodes and rods shall be in accordance with the provisions of ANSVAWS A501, Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines? 4. Certification By affixing the AWS specification and classification designations tothe packaging, o: the classification tothe product, the manufacturer certifies thatthe product meets the requirements of this specification? 5. Units of Measure and Rounding-Off Procedure 5.1 USS. customary units are the standard units of mea- sure in this specification. The SI units aze given as equivalent values to the U.S. customary units. The stan- dard sizes and dimensions in the two systems are not identical and, for this reason, conversion from a standard size or dimension in one system will not always co 1. See Section A3, Acceptance (in the Annex) for further information conceming acceptance, testing of the material shipped, and ANSVAWS A5.01 2, AWS standards may bo obtained from the American Weld- ing Society, $S0N.W. Leleune Road, 2.0. Box351040, Miami, Florida 33135, 3, See Section A4, Certification in the Annex) for further {information concerning certification and te testing called for to meet this requirement.AUS AS-18 93 MM 0784265 0502579 628 mw “aes a po oreo am 0 posde noon sosaby pod! 9 SOMEOADD PRO} OR DR SOREN] O29 eR gpa on om eb UE ‘ou ad 0 GPO sO 579 HS 20} LOD PIMP 54H BEE 3 SOPHO ROD fa GISELE 0 TORNTESHO SF emt SOS FeSO NIST ap! aL, 2 “sear osu pos on poses es Fee pL I J ANE Ao as pes apes 2M BD hwo 9m AA) “sar pe my 20 sks BoN=QUN pen PSVFEVS > more sci00 = J ‘soos adden pe umpc ‘suongd 3 09 2p sons ae sp "womsyond ogo 2052) paquaepS stan spa! ene ou a o1092 5 PEN PATA aye Sap TON HM EN SOE ‘unageu oa 90S 2 POURS ON, — = ‘osona oro oz st - = = ow © © © @ soo so 1 “oD “oO ses soo eso ost 100 st set sm ee eed a OO OO Ot coro topo oe roe ons sso oo ort 900 oso oot ow os - = 6 © © © © soo so im mo wes ssonwa oso oo 50 00 seo ost sto - = = ow © © © © soo soo om o ‘o zeus sont 90 ot 00 sco ort sto - = = © ®© © © soo soo me “om ours eon sy0 050900 svo wo sto a0 ort 2 os 9 oo @® © © © soo soo 9 8 wo seu0T sn 00 wo s00 ovo 060 v2 8 © A W O WS ¢ S WO RNS ARETE SAV saa EIN ‘SPY PUB S9PON99/3 PIjOg 10} swoUIoNINbay UORISodWOD [eOIWEUD bere, Cain bythe Artic Hele Sckty Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS A5.18 93 MH O7842b5 0502580 347 mm “rob tree poate emacs sm i depp epost es edo ge owen LY soe 05 porno soe 2 ea 30). 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Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS.18 93 MM 0784265 0502581 266 Mm 4 Table 3 Tension Test Requirements (As Welded) ‘Tensile Strength ‘Yield Seng? 7 (nisinum) (wiaiau) Elongation as Shielang ee hen Ctastcationt Gs Bl MPa pal Mr (inte) ER7OS-2 ER7OS:3 ERTOS-4 0; Tom 480 38.00 od 2 ERTOS-S ERIS.6 ERT0S-7 ERTOS-G a row 480 38.00 00 2 ERCIX 7560S Arblance —70000= 480 58000 00 2 ENCE 60,610, 5706-608) a Tomo 480 38000 400 2 E70C.0500) 4 7000 480 Not Specified Not specified 1 The fol X shown in the claifcato epeseta a"C" or“ which coaspndsto ibe slelding gs wih which te electode clasiied The we {f*C" designs 100% CO, sidings M° degre 780% Aalace CO, For ETOC-O and E7OC-GS, the nal "Coc May be oie bs Yi stengh a 2% oie end elongation a 2.1 wa) gue length. = COyxertoa donde sbldng ge, Ta se of CO, for clasfeten purges shal mob constued io rece the se of AiO or AO shelling ferns. A ler eel etd wpa lends each se AO, o AICO, yal a weld tl avg higher stag and ower elongation. 4. Stleling ae ball bea agreed o Between purer and sup. e oe) the other, Suitable with a standard size or dimension Table 4 conversions, encompassing standard sizes ofboth can be _Impact Test Requirements (As Welded) sade, however, if appropiate tolerances ae applied in AWS “Average Impact Stengt™ cach case. Classification _ (Minimum) __ 5.2 Forthe purpose of determining conformance with this ERTOS-2 20 folbf at-20°F 275 @-29°C) spectiction, an observed or calculated value shall be ER7083 DOfelbratOrF (71 @ 18°C) rounded to the nearest 1000 psi for tensile and ERT0S-4 Not Roqulied strength, and to the “nearest unit” inthe lest right-hand ERTOSS NotRequred place of figures used in expressing the limiting value for ERTOS-6 20 elbfat-20°F 271 @-29°C) ‘other quantities in accordance with the rounding-off ERTS-7 20 li at -20°F 7 @ -29°C) ‘method given in ASTME29, Standard Practice for Using ERT0S-G ‘As greed berween supplier and purchaser SlgnificantDigitsin Test DatatoDetermine Conformance ETOCOCK) _Asagred between supplier and purchaser ith Specifications | ENCSK 0A AOF_ GN @-18°0) ENCSX ——_20fHlbfat-0F@-2"O) PartB EVOC-OSC) __Notrequred Tests, Procedures, and Requirements Nowe 6. Summary of Tests 1. Boh tbe highest und lowest of th fv et values bid sal be dreaded in compating te ipa seegih Twoof the remalseg 6.1 The testsrequired foreach classification are specified tec vas hall eer enced 20 fon ofthe rea serie selietries Soff brectiower ces tobi Tie in Table S, The purpose of these tests isto determine the Treepeol hes ull ettelewtbntbe get chemical composition, the mechanical properties, and +, Forcafetner heh (co dxgnon etal ‘pinnae eed tom priv Twoof te re ll e sborescecd Strh{(l0z) aeite tlt belower tsa Shura Gs), vege ote abet al eqn cneceed, 4 ASTMGtandads canbe obtained frm ASTM, 1916 Race ‘seat (100), Steet, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS-18 93 MM O7842b5 0502582 12 ml 5 Table 5 Required Tests ‘Chemical Analysis AWS aaa Radiographic Tension Bend Impact _Ditusble Classification Flectode Weld Metal Test, ‘Test ‘Test Test Hydrogen Test Soll Electrodes ER70S-2 Required Not Required Required ‘Not Required Required ° ERTOS3 Requted —-NotRequired Required Not Required Required © ERIOS-¢ Required Not Required Required NotRequired NotRequied —& ERIOSS — Requied --‘NotRequired Required NotRequired NotRequired ERI0S-6 Required Not Required Required e ERM0S-7 Not Required Required Not Required Required © ERTOS-G NotRequired Required NotRegured Not Required Composite Blectrodes EWOCX —NotRequred Required Required —=Requlred_—-NotRequired Required © EWOCSX —NotRequred Required Required =Required -—-NotRequired Required © ECG) NotRequred Required Required “Required ~—‘NotRequired Not Required & EIOC-GS(K} NotReqired NotRequired _NotRequred Required” Required __NotRequied 2 Ineced fr single pass weg ' Tanevee enon fat All hers ral weld metal esate © Optional ifarible yop ete reuzed aly when spocidy he parcasec or whe th manufacturer athe dfs hydrogen designator ‘onthe abel, (Al 02-2 and AS2 nthe Arex) soundness ofthe weld metal. The base metal forthe weld test assemblies, the welding and testing procedures to be employed, and the results required are given ia Sections 8 through 12. 6.2 The optional test for diffusible hydrogen in Section 14, Diffusiblo Hydrogen Test, isnot required for classifi cation. See note (¢) of Table 5. 7. Retest Itheresultsofany test fail tomeet he requirement, that {cst shallberepeatedtwice, Theresults ofbothretestsshall ‘meet the requirement, Specimens for retest may be taken. from theoriginaltestassembly or fromoneortwonew test assemblies, For chemical analysis, retest need be only for thosespecificelementsthat falledtomectiheisrequirement, 8. Weld Test Assemblies 841 At least one weld test assombly is required, and two may be required (depending on the electrode — solid as opposed to composite — and the manner in which the sample for chemical analysis is taken), as specified in ‘Table 5. They areas follows: (1) The groove weld in Figure 1 for mechanical prop- crtios and soundness ofthe weld metal for both composite and solid electrodes, or the groove weld in Figure 2 for Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998 ‘mechanical properties of composite stranded and come posite metal cored electrodes designated for single-pass applications only (@) The weld pad in Figure 3 for chemical analysis of the weld metal from composite sanded and composite ‘metal cored electrodes ‘The sample for chemical analysis of weld metal from composite electrodes may be taken from the reduced section of the fractured all weld metal tension test speci- ‘men or from the corresponding locationinthe groove weld in Figure 1 thereby avoiding the need tomake aweld pad. Alternatively, the sample from the groove weld in Figure -Lmay be taken from any location in the weld metal above the tension test specimen, In case of disputo, the weld pad in Figure 3 shall be the referee method, 8.2 Preparation of each weld test assembly shall be as prescribed in 8.3, 84, and 8.5, The base metal for each assembly shall be as required in Table 6 and shell meet the requirements ofthe ASTM specification shown there, or anequivalent specification, Testing of the assembly shall. bbe as prescribed in 9.2, 9.3, and Sections 10 through 13. 83 Groove Weld 83.1 Forall classifications except B70C-GS(X), atest assembly shall be prepared and welded as specified in Figure 1, using base metal ofthe appropriate type spect fled in Table 6, The electrode used shall be 0.045 in.AUS AS.18 93 MM 0764265 0502583 059 a 6 4 PRESET ON ONE OR BOTH PLATES 10 min ——— - f f ain a] petmn }setenots —| Ti h~ ont oY | TEMPERATURE wensonowanr | | an . C 12 A an Rt hin SPECIMENS TENSION SPECIMEN be , SECTION AA SECTION BB e (@) ORIENTATION oF —_(@) LOCATION OF ALL-WELO-METAL TWPAGT SPECIMEN TENSION SPECIMEN ‘Ten Condon for Sold Eactodens Standard ia? oa in viein Shiating one C0, cos Wire ted sees 450 n/n (190 mea) #5 240 nmin 102 m0) 5% Nomi! are votage aoa 261020 Retutng caret, CERO 280 200 A 42010360 A {O6t? aactrode poste) Tiptomerkctance® 34.2 V8in. (093mm) 344 7810. 1943 mm) Teves 18 1 infin (65+ 08 mons) 191 infin (5 + 05 meseo) Note {All cimensions (excluding angles) aro in inches. 1. Prior to welding, the assembly may be preset as shown so thatthe welded joint wil be sufficient flat to facilitate test specimen removal As an élternatve, restraint ora combination of restraint and preset may Db use: «Test conditions for composte electrodes shall bo as recommended by the manufacturer, 4. Preheat and Intorpase temperatures for boln sod and composite electrodes shall be as specified In 6.3. © If sizes othr than 0.065 I and 1/16 in. aro tested, wire feed speed, (and resulting Cuten}, rc voltage, and tip-to-work distance, hall be changed as needed. This ont coniguation I not recommended for elacrode sles smalir than 0.035 in. (29 mm), {.ITeblelding gases or blonds other than CO are usod tho wre feed spoed (ad resiting cure) arc voltage, an travel speed are to be as agreed fo batwoon purchasar and supple. 19. The required combinations of electrode feed rato, arc Voltage, and tip-to-work distance should produce welding currants in the rangos shown, Gurenteeubstantialy outside theve ranges suggest oor in feod rte, tip-to-work stance, voltage settings, oF Instrumentation hi Distance from the contact ip to the work, not from the shielding gas cup to tho work e Figure 1 — Groove Weld Test Assembly for Mechanics Properties and Soundness Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AWS A5-18 93 MM O7B42b5 0502584 TSS oti a a L 40 MIN TRANSVERSE TENSION TEST SPECIMEN. (SEE FIGURE 6) [E+ mi piscano CE fF ww tccaro LONGITUDNIAL BEND TEST SPECIMEN (SEE FIGURE 7) nal SI EQUIVALENTS, wie 18 we 64 ees: 2 6 4100 6 180 1s wax ROOT OPENING uoleeaea Notes: 1, All dimensions are in inches. Dota A showe th completed Jolt and approximate wold configuration Figure 2— Groove Weld Test Assembly for Transverse ‘Tension and Longitudinal Guided Bend Tests (1.1 mm) oF 1/16 in. (1.6m) size (or the size the manu facturer produces that is closest to one of these, Hf these sare not produced) ‘Welding shal be in the fat pestion, and the assembly shall be restrained (or preset) during welding to prevent warpage in excess of 5 degrees, An assembly that is warpedmorethan5 degresshall be discarded, shallot bestraightoned The tesassombly shall be tack welded at room temperature and welding shall begin at that emaper- ature (60°F [16°C] minimam). Welding shal continue until the assembly has reached a maximum interpass temperature of 325°F (164°C), measured by temperature Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998 {ndiatingerayons or surface thermometersatthe location shown in Figure 1. For the remainder of the weld, a minimum preheat temperature of 275°F (136°C) and maximum interpass temperature of325°F (164°C) shall bemeintained, Should ibe necessary to interrupt welding, the assembly shall be allowed to cool in still air at room tempereture, ‘Tho assombly shall be preheated to a temperature of 300 £ 25°F (150 # 14°C) before welding is resumed. ‘When welding has been completed and the assombly has cooled the assembly shall be prepated and tested as specified in Section 10, Radiographic Test; 11, TensionAUS AS.18 93 MM 0784265 0502585 92] wm L.LenoTH WELD METAL (SEE NOTE hy w, WIDTH ] (SEE NOTE hy H, HEIGHT (see NOTE 4) BASE METAL Notes: 5 Base metal of any convenient size, of any type specie in Table 6, shall be used as th base fo the weld pad, ‘ofthe base metl on nich the filer mata sto be depositd shall boc al be welded inthe flat potion with suocessive layers to obtain wal wal as the amperage emsioyed The preheat terperstira sal not be less than 60°F (16°C) and the Interpasstemparatue shall not exceed 25°F (64°C), ‘ny slag shal be removed aor each pt 6 a ter between passes to contro intrpasstemparstre ‘The tee aevemby may be quenched In The minimum completed pad size shall be at east four ayers in helght(, length (Later alowance jor sat land stop areas, and wath (W) shall bo aulflset 0 perform analyte. Th camole for analyse shal bo takon least 278 in, {88 mm) above the original base mata surface. Figure 3 — Pad for Chemical Analysis of Weld Metal from Composite Electrodes ‘Test; and 13, Impact Test All testing willbe performedin the as-welded condition except for the optional aging of the all-weld-metal tension test specimen specified in MAL, 8.3.2 For single-pass electrodes (classification E70C- GS[XD) « tes assembly using base metal as specified in ‘Table 6 shall be prepared and welded as shown in Figure 2. After tack welding the plates at each end, the test assembly shall be welded in the Hat position, with one bead on each side, Welding shall begin with the assembly at room temperature (60°F [16°C] minimum). When the weld bead has been completed on one side the assembly shall be turned over and the bead deposited on that side, igure 2. This sequence shall not be Inter~ as shown in rupted. The electrode size shall be 0,045 in, (1.1 mm) or 116 in. (1.6 mm) (or the size the manufacturer produces Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998 that is closest to one of these, if these sizes are not produced). ‘Afterwolding hasbeen completed and hoassembly has ‘cooled in still air at room temperature, the assembly shall be prepared and tested as specified in 11.2 and Section 12, ‘Bend Test. All testing willbe performed inthe as-welded condition except for the optional aging of the bend test specimen specified in 12.2. 84 Weld Pad. A weld pad shall be prepared using ‘composite stranded and composite metal cored electrodes asshown in Figure 3, except when, as permitted in 8.1, the sample for analysis is taken from the groove weld (Fig- ‘ure 1) or the fractured all weld metal tension test speci- ‘men. Base metal of any convenient size which will satisfy ‘the minimum requirements of Figure 3, and is of a type specified in Table 6 shall be used. the base forthe weld.Table 6 Base Metal for Test Assemblies AWS ASTM, UNS Classification Specification Number ‘Allexcept BTOC-GS(X) 36, 02600 ‘A285 Grade C, ‘Ko2801 ‘A515 Grade 70 or KOBIOL ‘A516 Grade 70 02700 E700.650) A515 Grade7or ——KOSIOL ‘A316 Grade 70 02700 pad. Thesurface of the base metal on which fllermetal {sdeposied shall be clean. The pad shallbe welded inthe fatposition with multiple layersto obtain undiluted weld ‘metal layers minimum thickness). The electrode size shall be 0.045 in. (1.1mm) or /16in (1.6mm) orthesize thatthe manufacturer produces that is closest to one of these these sizes are not produced preheattemper- ature shall not be less than 60°F (16°C) and the ntepass temperature shall not exceed 325°F (164°C). Any slag shallberemoved aftereachpass.Thepadmaybequenched in water between passes (lemperature of the water not specified), The dimensions of the completed pad shall be a show in Figure 3. Testing of this assembly shall be specified in 9.2 and 9.3. The results shall meet the requirements of 94. 9, Chemical Analy: 9.4 A sample of the solid electrode or rod shall be prepared for chemical analysis. Solid filer metel, when analyzed for slements that are present in acoating (copper ‘lashing, for example), shall be analyzed without remov- ing the coating. When the filler meal is analyzed for cloments other than those in the coating the coating shall be removed, if its presence affects the results of the analysis forthe other elements, 9.2. Composite stranded or metal cored electrodes shall bonnalyzedinthe formofweldmetal not illermeta, The sample for analysis shall be taken fom weld metal obtained with the electrode and a shielding gas as speci- fied in Tables 2 and 3. The sample may be taken from the weld pad preparedin accordance with 4, from an area of the groove weld as specified in 8.1, or ftom the reduced section of the fractured tension test specimen. Incase of dispute, the weld pad isthe referee method. ‘The lop surface ofthe pad described in 8.4 and shown in Figur 3 shall be removed and discarded. A sample for analysis shall be obtsned from the underlying metal, no closerthan3/Bin. (0.5 min to thesurfaceof thebase metal in Figur 3, by any appropriate mechanical means. The Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998 AUS A5~28 93 MM 0764205 OSO2586 bd mm sampleshallbe free of slag. When the sampleis taken from the groove weld or the reduced section ofthe fractured tension test specimen, that material shall be prepared for analysis by any suitable mechanical means. 9.3 Thesample obtainedas specified in9.10r9.2shallbe analyzed by accepted analytical methods. The referee ‘method shallbe ASTME350, Standard Method for Chem= ical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Stee, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron and Wrought Iron. 94 ‘Theresultsof the analysisshall meetthe requirements, (of Table 1 for solid electrode or Table 2 for composite electrodes forthe classification of electrode under test, 10. Radiographic Test 10.1 The groove weld described in 83.1 and shown in Figue 1 shal be rediographed to evaluate the soundness of the weld metal. In preparation for radiography, the backing shall be removed and both surfaces ofthe weld shall be machined or ground smooth Both surfaces ofthe test esembly, in the area ofthe weld, shall be smooth enough avoid fficly in interpreting the raograph. 102 The weld shall be rdiographed in accordance wi ASTMEL2, Standard Methodfor Controling Qualtyof Testing. The quality level of inspection 1033 ‘The soundness ofthe weld metal meets the requite- meals ofthis specification if th radiograph shows no cracks, no incomplete fusion, and no rounded indations excess those pemittedby th radiographic standards Figure4 Inevaluatingthe radiograph in (25 mm) of the Weld on each end of tho test ascmbly shall be disregarded ‘A rounded indication is an indieation (onthe radio- raph) whose length is no more than 3 times its with, Rounded indications maybe cirulr, elite conical, ox iregularinshaps, andthey may ave lls, The size of 4 rounded indication isthe largest dimension of the indication, including any til tat may be present. Te indication maybe of porosity or sia, Indieatons whose largest dimension does notexceed1/64in (0mm shall be dlsegarded. Test asemblis with indication larger ‘than the largest indications permitted in the radiographic standards (Figure 4 do not mect the requirements of this specification, 11. Tension Test 11.1 One all-weld-metal tension test specimen shell be ‘machined from the groove weld doscribed in 8.3.1, and shown in Figure 1, as required in Table 5. The dimensions of the specimen shall be as shown in Figure 5.AUS AS-18 93 MM 0784265 0502587 774 0 (A) ASSORTED ROUNDED INDICATIONS SIZE 164 in, (04 me) TO 1/16 In. (1.6 mn) IN DIAMETER OR IN LENGTH. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDIGATIONS IN ARY 6 I. (190 mm) OF WELD = 10, WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS: MAXIMUMA NUMBER OF LARGE 2/64 in (1.2 mm) TO 1/16 in. (1.8 mm) IN DIAMETER OR IN LENGTH 2 INDIGATIONS MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEDIUM 1/82 in, (08 mm) TO 9/64 in, (1.2 mm] IN DIAMETER OF IN LENGTH INDICATIONS MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SMALL 164 in. (044 mm) TO 192 in, (08 mm) IN OIAMETER OR IN LENGTH INDICATIONS » 10, (6) LARGE ROUNDED INDICATIONS. SIZE 2164 in. (1.2 mim) TO 1/160. (18 mm) IN DIAMETER OR IN LENGTH MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDICATIONS IN/ANY 6 i (150 men) OF WELD ~ 8 {(€) MEDIUM ROUNDED INDICATIONS. SIZE 192 in (0.8 mn) TO 9/64 in (12 mm) IN DIAMETER OR IN LENGTH MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDIGATIONS IN ANY 6 i (180 mm) OF WELD = 15 (0) SMALL ROUNDED INDICATIONS SIZE 164 in, (04 mm) TO 1/92 in. (08 mm) IN DIAMETER OR IN LENGTH MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDICATIONS IN ANY 6 in. (150 mm) OF WELD = 90, Notes: {in using these standards, the chart whien is mos representative of he sizeof te rounded indcations presenti the tea specimen radiograph shall ba used for detrmiring conformance to these radiographic stanaares. 2, Since these are tat welds spacial mado inthe laboratory Tor classification purposes, the radograpic ‘eaulraments fr tne ost wets ae mor rgid than those which may be required for ganoral favieaton. Indications whose largest dimension doos nol exceed 164 In. (04 mm) aha be eregerde. ‘These standards are equisent fo tho Grade standards oi ANSUANS AS.1, Spsclcation for Carbon Sta [strode for Sieded Meta! Aro Weting e Figure 4 — Radiographic Acceptance Standards Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS.18 93 MM O784265 0502588 630 mM 1" > (0500 0.010 24 wa 0375 Dimensions of Specimen, mm 2 c 8 min 127402 fa 10 95 Notes: a, Dimensions G and C shall bas shown, butends may bo of any shape tit the testing machine holder a lang az the load is axa ', The diamoter of the specimen within the gage length shal be slighty smaller atthe conte than a tho ends. The ailerence shall not exceed ono porcant of ine diameter. «. When the extensometer is required to delormine ysl strength, dimension C may be Increased. However, the percent ofthe elongation shall bo based on mension G. 4. The surtace fish within the C-dimonsion shall be no rougher than 63 jin. (1.6 um) Figure 5 — Tension Test Specimen 11.1.1 After machining, but before testing, the spect- ‘men may be aged at 200 to 220°F (93 to 104°C) for up to 48 hours, then allowed to cool to room temperature, 11.12 The specimen shall be tested in the manner described in the tension test section of ANSV/AWS B4.0, ‘Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds, 11.13 The results of the all-weld-metal tension test shall meet the requirements specified in Table 3. 11.2 One transverse tension test speclmen shall be ‘machined from the groove weld described in 8.3.2, and shownin Figure 2,as required in Table 5, The dimensions of the specimen shall be as show in Figure 6, 11.21 The specimen shal be tested in the as-welded (unaged) condition in the manner described in the tension test section of ANSVAWS B4.0. 11.2.2 The resulls ofthe transverse tonston test shall meet the requirements specified in Table 3. A test speci. ‘men that fractures inthe base metal shall be considered to have met those requirements, Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998 12. Bend Test 12.1 One longitudinal bend test specimen shall be ‘machined from the groove weld test assembly described in 83.2, and shown in Figure 2, as required in Table 5 ‘The dimensions of the specimen shall be as shown in Figure 7. 12.2. Afier machining, but before bending, the specimen may be aged at 200 to 220°F (93 to 104°C) for up to 48 hours, then allowed to coo! to room temperature 123 The specimen shall be tested in the manner de- scribedin the bendtestsectionof ANSVAWSB4,0,onany ofthe standard bend test jigs shown there. The bend radius shall be3/4in, (19 mm). Positioning of the specimen shall ‘be such thatthe bead with the greater surface discontinu- ities, if any, isin tension, 124 After bending, each specimen shall conform tothe 3/4 (19 mm) radius, with appropriate allowance for springback, andthe weld metal shall notcontain openlags ‘nexcess of 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) on the convex sufte.2 AUS AS~48 93 MM O7842b5 0502565 577 Mm ema ~i tre # 118 i R= 2 MIN | bee ‘1 EQUIVALENTS © oF Wet we 16 va 64 2 80 8 200, v2 “38 ®. Wolsuinfotcsment shell be ground or machined smooth and flush withthe aurfacs of he epecimen. Grinding and ‘machining marks shall be paral to the length of the longest dimonsion ofthe specimen, ‘Figure 6 — Transverse Tension Test Specimen. 6 | ‘ConNER RADIUS a6 MAX we G oF WELD at bea ‘SLEQUIVALENTS, Ta 6a vin 38 60 Novos: | All dinensions ar in incnes b Weld inlorcement shall be ground or machined smooth and flush with the suraces ofthe specimen. Grinding ‘and machining mars shal be pala f0 the length of tho longest dimensions of he specimen Figure 7 — Longitudinal Guided Bend Test Specimen Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998AUS AS-28 93 MM O7N2bS O502590 299 mm 13. Impact Test 134 Five Charpy V-notch impact est specimens (Figure 8) shall be machined from the test assembly shown in Figure 1, for those classifications for which impact testing is required in Table 5. 132 The five specimens shall be tested in accordance withthe impact test section of ANS/AWS B40. The test temperature shall be that specified in Table 4 for the classification under test. 133 In evaluating the test results, the lowest and the highest values obtained shall be disregarded. TWwo ofthe remaining three values shall equal, or exceed, he speci- fied 20 fbf (273) eneray level, One of the three may be lower, but not lower than 15 flbf (201), andthe average cof the three shall be not less than the required 20 ftelbf (273) energy level. 134 For classifications with the “N” (nuclear) designa- tion, three additional specimens shall be prepared. These 3 specimens shallbe tested atroom temperature. Two ofthe three shall equal, or exceed, 75 ftlbf 102), and the third shall notbe lower than 70 flbf (95). The average ofthe three shall equal, or =xceed, 75 felbf (102.J). 14. Diffusible Hydrogen Test 1441 For each electrode to be designated by an optional supplemental diffusible hydrogen designator, the0.045 (2.4 mm) of 1/16 in, (1.6 mm) size, or the size that the ‘manufacturer produces thats closest to one of these sizes ifthe specified sizes are not produced, shall be tested ac- ‘cording 1 one ofthe methods given in ANSYAWS Ad.3, ‘Standard Methods for Determination of the Diffasible Hydrogen Content of Mar’=asitic, Bainitie, and Ferric ‘Steel Weld Metal Produced by Arc Welding. The optional supplemental diffusible hydrogen esignstormay be added tothe classification according tothe average test value as #2168 *9 69 — > ce : e S [ osetia = os fe oaae in aati, ar “0001 0.028" an aes eee oe 8 — = ‘tte notched surface and tho surface tobe tuck shal bo paral witin 0.002 n, (205 mm) an have at east, €3ixin (18 um) frig. Tho lhor two surtaces shall bo square withthe notched or src surface within a. bmi tha Soars tn hav ana 2 (2 um} ih he noth shall be smoothly ut by mechanical moans end shall be square with the loncitudna edge of ‘pecinn wiin ana dsr i" . se ote 3, Tho goomoty ofthe notch shal be measured ona ast one speciman in a ot of five specimens. Measurement hal bo cone a minimum 6 mee magnifeston on either shedowaraph ora metallograph {re cre onton a tert sa bo vata ysching fore oar machina specimen des not beak upon being suc, tevauetor energy sheorbed shal ba reported asthe capacity of the impact testing machine flowed by aps ign ( wee may Figure 8 — Charpy V-Notch Impact Test Specimen Cony bythe Artian Welln Sock he “Thu Blow 05-15:51:26 1988 " *” ‘compared tothe requirements of Table 7. Ifthe actual test results for an electrode meet the requirements for the lower orlowest hydrogen designator as specifiedin Table 7,the electrode also meets the requirements forall higher hhydrogen designators in Table 7” without the need for retest 142 Testing shall be done without rebaking or otherwise ‘conditioning the electrode, unless the manufacturer ree- ‘ommends otherwise. Ifthe electrode isrebaked, that fact, along withthe method used for rebaking, shall benotedon the test report. 143 Forpurposesofcertifyingcompliance with optional «diffusible hydrogen requirements, the reference atmo- spheric condition shall be an absolute humidity of 10 ‘rains of water vapor per pound (1.43 g/kg) of dry ait at the time of welding. The actual atmospheric conditions shall be reported, along with the average value forthe test, sccording to ANSVAWS A43$ 144 When tho absolute humidity equals ar exceeds the reference condition at the time of preparation ofthe test assembly, the test shall be acceptable as demonstrating ‘compliance with the requirements of this specification, provided the actual test results satisfy the diffusible hydrogen roquirements for th applicsble optional supple- mental designator. PartC Manufacture, Identification, and Packaging 15. Method of Manufacture ‘The electrodes and rods clasified according to this specification may be manufactured by any method that will produce electrodes and rods that meet the requi ‘nis of tis specification. 16. Standard Sizes Standard sizes for electrodes and rods inthe different package forms (straight lengths, coils with support, coils without support, drums and spools — see Section 18, Standard Package Forms) ate as shown in Table 8, 17. Finish and Uniformity 71 All electrodes and rods shall have a smooth finish Which is free from slivers, depressions, seratches, scale, seams laps (exclusive of the longitudinal jointincompos- 5. See AB2 (inthe Annex), Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998 AWS AS.28 93 MM 0784265 0502593 125 me Table 7 Optional Diffusible Hydrogen Requirements? Optional “Average Supplementat Ditfusble Ditfsible Hydrogen, Aws Hydogen Maximum Classification Designator> — (mi/100g Depeaited Metal aul m6 160 all HB 80 ‘ll 4 40 1 SeeNat cto Table 5. 3 Ts esgntr added oh ead te complet eed cae cation designation Some casas may eacmeeths lower average fib yo ta levels (8 and). ite meta cored electrodes), and foreign matte that would adversely affect the welding characteristics, the operation of the welding equipment, or the properties of the weld metal. 172 Each continuous length of filler metal shall be from a single heat or lot of material, and welds, when present, shall have been made so as not to interfere with the uniform, uninterrupted feeding of the filler metal on automatic and semiautomatic equipment. 173 The componentsin composite electrodes (including the core ingredients in metal cored electrodes) shall be listributed with sufficient uniformity throughoutthe length of the electrode so as not to adversely affect the perform- ‘ance of the electrode or the properties of the weld meta. Y74 Asuitable protective coating may be applied to any filler meal inthis specification. Copper may bo used asa coating for any classification excep one that eatles the suffix "N° (nuclear) ints designation. 18. Standard Package Forms 18.1 Standard package forms are straight lengths, colls ‘with support, coils without support, spools, and drums. ‘Standard package dimensions and weights foreach form are given in Table 9. Package forms, sizes, and weights other than these shail be as agreed between purchaser and supplier 18.2 Thelinersincoils with supportshallbedesignedand constructed to prevent distortion ofthe coll during normal handling and use and shall be clean and dry enough to maintain the clesnliness of the filler metal,AUS AS-18 93 MM 0784265 0502592 Ob) mw 6 Table 8 Standard Sizes* Standard Package Form Diameter Tolerance ( Solid ia 0001 020.0020. we 16 0002 Os 0020s 5164 20 0.002 00s 0.003008. ‘Straight Lengths? 3182 24 0.002 00s 0.003 0.08. V8 32 0002 00s 0.00308. S82 40 0.002 00s 003008. ane 43 002 00s 0.003008. 08 oo =a. 09 oor = 020.0020 ad ool = 020.0020 13 oo = 00S. Coils With and Without Support 16. 16 0.002 00s 0.02.05 5166 20 0.002 00S 0.008 (0.08 3182 24 0002 00s 0.003008. 164 28 002 00s 0.003008. U8 32 0.002 0.08 0.035 09 oor = 002 0.002 0.045 A oo = 0.020.002. e@ 0.052 13 0002 005.0020 as 0.062 16 0.002 00s 0.00205, aad 5164 oo7s 20 0.002 005 0.003 0.08. 3132 0.094 24 0.002 0050.03.08. 168 0.109 28 0.002 00S 0.00308. U8 0.125 32 002 005 0.003008. 0.20 os oo = 020.002 00025 06 oor = 002.0025 0.030 08 0001 = 0.020.002. 0.035 09 oor = 002.002, 0.045 11 ooo = 0.02 0.002005 Spools 082 13 0002 00S = 0.002 0.0s 6 0,062 16 0002 00s 0.002 s 5164 0.078 20 0002 = 0050003008 3182 0.094 24 0.002 0.050.003 0.08 164 0.09 28 oo 0050003008 Notes: 2 Dimenson, ste, tolerance od package fons ote thn those showa sal be as aguedby purchase ae supa. 1. Leap sald 36 in 212 In pproxinately $09 m= 15 ma), Copy by the Ameian Nelng Society Thu Hby 05 133176 1998