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AWS A5.18/A5.18M:2023
Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
This specification prescribes the requirements for classification of carbon steel electrodes and rods, including solid, composite stranded, and composite metal cored electrodes for gas shielded arc welding. Classification is based on chemical composition of the electrode for solid electrodes and rods, chemical composition of weld metal for composite stranded and composite metal cored electrodes and rods, and the as-welded mechanical properties of the weld metal for each. Additional requirements are included for usability, manufacturing, diameters, lengths, and packaging. A guide is appended to the specification as a source of information concerning the classification system employed and the intended use of the electrodes and rods. This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). Since these units are not equivalent, each system must be used independently of the other.
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