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Scope: 2. Manufacture
This specification prescribes requirements for classi- 2.1 Method of Manufacture. The consumable inserts
fication of consumable inserts.1 may be made by any method that will yield a product
conforming to the requirements of this specification.
Note: The values stated in U.S. customary units are to be regarded
as the standard. The SI units are given as equivalent values to the 2.2 Standard Shapes, Styles, and Sizes. Standard
U.S. customary units. The published sizes and dimensions in the two
systems are not identical, and for this reason conversion from a shapes, styles, and sizes shall be as listed below and
published size or dimension in one system will not always coincide shown in Fig. 1 and Tables 5, 6, 7, and 8.3
with the published size or dimension in the other. Suitable conversions
encompassing published sizes of both can be made, however, if 2.2.1 Class 1, inverted T-shaped cross section
appropriate tolerances are applied in each case.
2.2.1.1 Style A, coiled consumable insert
1. Classification and Acceptance 2.2.1.2 Style B, preformed rings, open lap joint
1.1 Classification2 2.2.1.3 Style C, preformed rings, open butt joint
1.1.1 Consumable inserts are classified on the basis
of their chemical composition as manufactured (see 2.2.2 Class 2, J-shaped cross section
Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4). 2.2.2.1 Style A, coiled consumable insert
1.1.2 Any consumable insert classified under one 2.2.2.2 Style B, preformed rings, open lap joint
classification shall not be classified under any other
classification of this specification. 2.2.2.3 Style C, preformed rings, open butt joint
1.2 Acceptance. At the option and expense of the 2.2.3 Class 3, rectangular-shaped cross section
purchaser, any or all of the test requirements of this
specification may be used as a basis for acceptance of 2.2.3.1 Style D, solid rings, 3⁄16 in. (4.8 mm)
the products covered by this specification. rim width
1.3 Chemical Composition Requirements. The 2.2.3.2 Style E, solid rings, 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm)
chemical composition shall conform to the requirements rim width
of Tables 1, 2, 3, or 4 for the classification involved.
The details of the test are specified in Section 3. 2.2.4 Class 4, Y-shaped cross section
1 For definition of “consumable insert,” see AWS A3.0-76, Welding 3 Other sizes and shapes may be supplied upon agreement between
Terms and Definitions. supplier and purchaser. Chemical composition of other sizes and
2 For an explanation of the system of classification, see paragraph shapes shall conform to the pertinent classification requirements of
A2 in the Appendix. this specification.
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TABLE 1
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION PERCENT — MILD STEELa
AWS
Classification C Mn P S Si Al Zr Ti
Group A INMs1 0.07 0.90 to 1.40 0.025 0.035 0.40 to 0.70 0.05b to 0.15 0.02b to 0.12 0.05b to 0.15
TABLE 2
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION PERCENT — CHROMIUM MOLYBDENUM STEELSa
AWS Total
Classification C Mn P S Si Al Cr Mo Ni Cu Other
Group B IN502 0.10 0.40 to 0.75 0.025 0.025 0.25 to 0.50 0.15 4.5 to 6.0 0.45 to 0.65 — — —
IN515 0.12 0.40 to 0.70 0.025 0.025 0.40 to 0.70 0.15 1.20 to 1.50 0.40 to 0.65 0.20 0.35 0.50
IN521 0.12 0.40 to 0.70 0.025 0.025 0.40 to 0.70 0.15 2.30 to 2.70 0.90 to 1.20 0.20 0.35 0.50
NOTE:
a. Single values are maximum percentages, except where otherwise specified.
TABLE 3
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION PERCENT — AUSTENITIC CHROMIUM NICKEL STEELSa
AWS
Classification C Cr Ni Mo Cb + Ta Mn Si P S Cu
Group C IN308b,d 0.08 19.5 to 22.0 9.0 to 11.0 1.0 to 2.5 0.25 to 0.60 0.03 0.03
IN308Lb,d 0.03 19.5 to 22.0 9.0 to 11.0 1.0 to 2.5 0.25 to 0.60 0.03 0.03
IN310 0.08 to 0.15 25.0 to 28.0 20.0 to 22.5 1.0 to 2.5 0.25 to 0.60 0.03 0.03
IN312b,d 0.08 to 0.15 28.0 to 32.0 8.0 to 10.5 1.0 to 2.5 0.25 to 0.60 0.03 0.03
IN316 0.08 18.0 to 20.0 11.0 to 14.0 2.0 to 3.0 1.0 to 2.5 0.25 to 0.60 0.03 0.03
IN316L 0.03 18.0 to 20.0 11.0 to 14.0 2.0 to 3.0 1.0 to 2.5 0.25 to 0.60 0.03 0.03
10 × C minc
IN348b,d 0.08 19.0 to 21.5 9.0 to 11.0 to 1.0 max 1.0 to 2.5 0.25 to 0.60 0.03 0.03
NOTES:
a. Single values shown are maximum percentages, except where otherwise specified.
b. Delta ferrite may be specified upon agreement between supplier and purchaser.
c. Tantalum content shall not exceed 0.10 percent.
d. The cobalt content shall not exceed 0.10 percent.
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TABLE 4
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION PERCENT — NICKEL ALLOY (INCLUDES COPPER-NICKEL)a,b
AWS Other
Classifi- Elements,
cation C Mn Fe S P Si Cu Ni + Co Al Ti Cr Cb + Ta Total
Group E IN60 0.15 4.00 2.50 0.015 0.020 1.25 Balance 62.0 to 69.0 1.25 1.5 to 3.0 ... ... 0.50
IN61 0.15 1.00 1.00 0.015 0.030 0.75 0.25 93.0 min 1.50 2.0 to 3.5 ... ... 0.50
IN62 0.08 1.00 6.0 to 10.0 0.015 0.030 0.35 0.50 70.0 minc ... ... 14.0 to 17.0 1.5 to 3.0d 0.50
IN67 ... 1.00 0.40 to 0.75 0.01 0.020 0.15 Balance 29.0 to 32.0 ... 0.2 to 0.5 ... ... 0.50
IN6A 0.08 2.00 to 2.75 8.00 0.015 0.030 0.35 0.50 67.0 minc ... 2.5 to 3.5 14.0 to 17.0 ... 0.50
IN82 0.10 2.50 to 3.50 3.00 0.015 0.030 0.50 0.50 67.0 minc ... 0.75 18.0 to 22.0 2.0 to 3.0d 0.50
NOTES:
a. Analysis shall be made for the elements for which specific values are shown. If, however, the presence of other elements is indicated in the
course of routine analysis, further analysis shall be made to determine that the total of these other elements is not present in excess of the
limits specified for “Other elements, total.”
b. Single values shown are maximum percentages, except where otherwise specified.
c. Cobalt shall not exceed 0.10 percent.
d. Tantalum shall not exceed 0.30 percent.
2.2.4.1 Style A, coiled consumable insert 2.4.1.4 Lot, control, or heat number.4
2.2.4.2 Style B, preformed rings, open lap joint 2.4.2 Marking of any or all overpackaging of unit
packages with items listed in 2.4.1 shall be optional
2.2.4.3 Style C, preformed rings, open butt joint with the manufacturer.
2.2.5 Class 5, rectangular-shaped cross section 2.4.3 All packages shall carry the following caution
(contoured edges) label, as a minimum, prominently displayed in legi-
ble type:
2.2.5.1 Style A, coiled consumable insert
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CLASS 3, STYLE D INSERTS — DIMENSIONS
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CLASS 3, STYLE E INSERTS — DIMENSIONS*
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TABLE 8
CLASSES 1, 2, 4, AND 5 INSERTS — CROSS-SECTIONAL DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES
1⁄ +0.011 +0.28
8 3.2 D 0.125 3.18 60.004 60.10 0.086 2.18 0.165 4.19 60.010 60.25 ... ... ... ...
−0.005 −0.13
+0.002 +0.05 +0.002 +0.05
W 0.047 1.19 0.047 1.19 0.078 1.98 60.010 60.25 0.0625 1.59 60.010 60.25
−0.012 −0.30 −0.012 −0.30
+0.012 +0.30 +0.012 +0.30
H 0.055 1.40 0.055 1.40 0.140 3.56 60.010 60.25 0.125 3.18 60.010 60.25
−0.002 −0.05 −0.002 −0.05
H/2 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.072 1.83 60.010 60.25 ... ... ... ...
R ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.0156 0.40 60.005 60.13
5⁄ +0.012 +0.30
32 4.0 D 0.156 3.96 60.005 60.13 0.110 2.79 0.205 5.21 60.015 60.38 ... ... ... ...
−0.010 −0.25
+0.003 +0.08 +0.003 +0.08
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W 0.063 1.60 0.063 1.60 0.093 2.36 60.015 60.38 0.125 3.18 60.015 60.38
−0.014 −0.36 −0.014 −0.36
+0.014 +0.36 +0.014 +0.36
H 0.063 1.60 0.063 1.60 0.175 4.45 60.010 60.25 0.156 3.96 60.015 60.38
−0.003 −0.08 −0.010 −0.25
H/2 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.093 2.36 60.010 60.25 ... ... ... ...
R ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.03125 0.794 60.005 60.13
NOTES:
ELECTRODES, AND FILLER METALS
1. The offset between the center of the rib (W) and center of the land (D) shall not exceed 0.005 in. (0.13 mm).
2. Additional dimensions and tolerances — class 4, Y-shaped inserts (See Fig. 1):
PART C — SPECIFICATIONS FOR WELDING RODS,
(a) Radius of rib 0.044 6 0.005 1.12 6 0.13 0.050 6 0.005 1.27 6 0.13
(b) Angle between side of rib and center line 1° − 2° 1° − 2° 1° − 2° 1° − 2°
(c) Rib offset 60.010 60.25 60.015 60.38
(d) Height of rib along center line 0.100 6 0.010 2.54 6 0.25 0.115 6 0.010 2.92 6 0.25
(e) Angle between top surface of inclined arm
and center line 50° 6 5° 50° 6 5° 50° 6 5° 50° 6 5°
(f) Length of inclined arm 0.085 6 0.010 2.16 6 0.25 0.125 6 0.010 3.18 6 0.25
From a practical inspection standpoint, the D, W, H, and H/2 dimensions have the most to do with the usability and weldability. The (a) through (f) dimensions are furnished to complete
the description of the cross-sectional configuration.
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A6 Usability
A6.1 The control of chemical composition is generally
A5 Ventilation During Welding sufficient to insure usability of these classifications.
A5.1 Three major factors in arc and gas welding However, a fusibility test is sometimes specified. Figure
that govern the amount of contamination to which A1 illustrates a typical fusibility test plate.
welders or welding operators may be exposed to are: A6.2 A complete description of the characteristics
of the consumable insert classifications covered by this
A5.1.1 Dimensions of space in which welding is specification is beyond the scope of this document. For
further information, see AWS D10.4-79, Recommended
to be done (with special regard to height of ceiling).
Practices for Welding Austenitic Chromium-Nickel
Stainless Steel Piping and Tubing, and AWS D10.11-
A5.1.2 Number of welders or welding operators 79, Recommended Practices for Root Pass Welding
working in that space. and Gas Purging.
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