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This Specification establishes the requirements for the classification of carbon steel electrodes for shielded metal arc welding. The requirements include mechanical
properties of weld metal, weld metal soundness, and usability of electrode. Requirements for composition of the weld metal, moisture content of low-hydrogen electrode coverings, standard sizes and lengths, marking, manufacturing, and packaging are also included. A guide to the use of the standard is included in an Annex. 45 pp.
AWS A5.1/A5.1M - Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded
Metal Arc Welding - Table of Contents:
Scope
Part A - General Requirements
Normative References
Classification
Acceptance
Certification
Rounding-Off Procedure
Part B - Tests, Procedures, and Requirements
Summary of Tests
Retest
Weld Test Assemblies
Chemical Analysis
Radiographic Test
Tension Test
bend Test
Impact Test
Fillet Weld test
Moisture test
Absorbed Moisture test
Diffusible Hydrogen Test
Part C - Manufacture, Identification, and Packaging
Method of Manufacture
Standard Sizes and Lengths
Core Wire and Covering
Exposed Core
Electrode Identification
Packaging
Marking of Packages
Annex A: Guide to AWS Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Annex B: Guidelines for Preparation of Technical Inquiries for AWS
technical Committees
AWS A5.1/A5.1M - Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding