Name: AWS A5.4/A5.4M : 2012
Brand: AWS

AWS A5.4/A5.4M : 2012

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SPECIFICATION FOR STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES FOR SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING

Superseded date

04-29-2023

Published date

01-01-2012

Publisher

American Welding Society

Personnel
Foreword
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
1. Scope
2. Normative References
3. Classification
4. Acceptance
5. Certification
6. Rounding-Off Procedure
7. Summary of Tests
8. Retest
9. Weld Test Assemblies
10. Chemical Analysis
11. Radiographic Test
12. Tension Test
13. Fillet Weld Test
14. Method of Manufacture
15. Standard Sizes and Lengths
16. Core Wire and Covering
17. Exposed Core
18. Electrode Identification
19. Packaging
20. Marking of Packages
Annex A (Informative) - Guide to AWS Specification for
                        Stainless Steel Electrodes for
                        Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Annex B (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation of
                        Technical Inquiries
AWS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and Welding Process
AWS Filler Metal Specifications and Related Documents

Defines requirements for the classification of covered stainless steel electrodes for shielded metal arc welding.

Committee	A5
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes AWS A5.4. (06/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	American Welding Society
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	AWS A5.4/A5.4M:2012(R2022)
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