Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Bare Welding Rods and Electrodes

Description

This Specification prescribes the requirements for classifications of copper and copper-alloy electrodes and rods for gas shielded metal arc, gas shielded tungsten arc, and plasma arc welding and will benefit welding professionals. Classification is based on chemical composition of the filler metal. Additional requirements are included for manufacture, sizes, lengths and packaging. A guide is appended to the specification as a source of information concerning the classification system employed and intended use of the electrodes. 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 2. Normative References 3. Classification • 4. Acceptance • 5. Certification • 6. Rounding-off Procedure • 7. Summary of Tests • 8. Retest 9. Chemical Analysis • 10. Method of Manufacture • 11. Standard Sizes and Shapes 12. Finish and Uniformity 13. Standard Package Forms 14. Winding Requirements 15. Filler Metal Identification • 16. Packaging 17. Marking of Packages Annexes • AWS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and Welding Process