Specification For Covered Copper and Copper Alloy Arc Welding Electrodes

2007 SECTION II, PART C SFA-5.
SPECIFICATION FOR COVERED COPPER AND

COPPER ALLOY ARC WELDING ELECTRODES
SFA-5.6
(Identical with AWS Specification A5.6-84R. In case of dispute, the original AWS text applies.)
Scope and that the material meets also all other requirements of
this specification.
This specification prescribes requirements for the classi-
fication of covered copper and copper alloy electrodes for
shielded metal arc welding. It includes compositions in 4. Rounding-Off Procedure
which the copper content exceeds that of any other element.
For purposes of determining conformance with this spec-
Note: No attempt has been made to provide for the classification of all ification, an observed or calculated value shall be rounded
grades of copper and copper alloy welding electrodes. Only the more to the nearest 1000 psi for tensile and yield strength, and
commonly used have been included.
to the “nearest unit” in the last right-hand place of figures
The values stated in U.S. customary units are to be regarded as the used in expressing the limiting value for other quantities
standard. S1 units are given as equivalent values to the U.S. customary
in accordance with the rounding-off method given in
units. The standard sizes and dimensions in the two systems are not
identical, and for this reason, conversion from a standard size or dimen- ASTM E29, Standard Recommended Practice for Indicat-
sion in one system will not always coincide with a standard size or ing Which Places of Figures are to be Considered Signifi-
dimension in the other. Suitable conversions, encompassing standard cant in Specified Limiting Values.
sizes of both can be made, however, if appropriate tolerances are applied
in each case.
PART B — TESTS, PROCEDURES, AND

REQUIREMENTS
PART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Classification 5. Summary of Tests
1.1 The welding materials covered by this specification Tests required for each classification are specified in
are classified on the basis of chemical composition of the Table 2.
undiluted weld metal as specified in Table 1.
1.2 Material classified under one classification shall 6. Retest
not be classified under any other classification in this speci-
If any test fails to meet its requirement, that specific test
fication.
must be repeated twice. The results of both tests shall meet
the requirement. Specimens for retest may be taken from
2. Acceptance the original test assembly or from one or two new test
Acceptance of the material shall be in accordance with assemblies.
the provisions of AWS A5.01, Filler Metal Procurement For chemical analysis, retest shall be for the specific
Guidelines. element which failed to meet the requirement.
3. Certification 7. Weld Test Assemblies

The manufacturer certifies by affixing the marking Two test assemblies are required for all except ECuNi
required in Section 18 that the material, or representative classification. This classification requires three test assem-
material, has passed the tests required for classification, blies as follows:
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TABLE 1
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDILUTED METAL
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Composition, Weight, Percenta,b
Cu Total
AWS UNS Common Including Other
Classification Numberc Name Ag Zn Sn Mn Fe Si Nid P Al Pb Tl Elements
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ECu W60189 Copper Remainder f f 0.10 0.20 0.10 f f 0.10 0.02 — 0.50
ECuSi W60656 Silicon bronze Remainder f 1.5 1.5 0.50 2.4 to 4.0 f f 0.01 0.02 — 0.50
(copper silicon)
ECuSn-A W60518 Phosphor bronze Remainder f 4.0–6.0 f 0.25 f f 0.05 to 0.35 0.01 0.02 — 0.50
ECuSn-C W60521 冧 (copper-tin) 冦 Remainder f 7.0–9.0 f 0.25 f f 0.05 to 0.35 0.01 0.02 — 0.50
ECuNie W60715 Copper nickel Remainder f f 1.00–2.50 0.40–0.75 0.50 29.0–33.0 0.020 — 0.02 0.50 0.50
(70/30)
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ECuAl-A2 W60614 Aluminum bronze Remainder f f f 0.50–5.0 1.5 f — 6.5 to 9.0 0.02 — 0.50
ECuAl-B W60619 Aluminum bronze Remainder f f f 2.5–5.0 1.5 f — 7.5 to 10.0 0.02 — 0.50
ECuNiAl W60632 Nickel aluminum Remainder f f 0.50–3.5 3.0–6.0 1.5 4.0–6.0 — 6.0 to 8.5 0.02 — 0.50
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bronze
ECuMnNiAl W60633 Manganese-nickel Remainder f f 11.0–13.0 2.0–6.0 1.5 1.0–2.5 — 5.0 to 7.5 0.02 — 0.50
aluminum bronze
NOTES:
a. Analysis shall be made for the elements for which specific values or an “f” are shown in this table. 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 ‘total other elements’ in the last column in the table.
b. Single values shown are maximum.
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c. SAE/ASTM Unified Number System for Metals and Alloys.
d. Includes cobalt.
e. Sulfur shall be restricted to 0.015 percent for the ECuNi classification.
f. Those elements must be included in total of other elements.
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TABLE 2
SUMMARY OF MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR TESTING
Base Metala (ASTM Specifications and UNS Numbers)
AWS Transverse Guided
Classification Chemical Analysis Tension Testb Bend Testb
ECu B152 or B11 C12200 B152 or B11 C12200 B152 or B11 C12200
ECuSi B96 or B97 C65500 B96 or B97 C65500 B96 or B97 C65500
ECuSn-A B103 C51100 B103 C51100 B103 C51100
ECuSn-C B130 C52100 B130 C52100 B130 C52100
ECuNic B122 C71500 B122 C71500 B122 C71500
ECuAl-A2 B169 C61400 B169 C61400 B169 C61400
ECuAl-B B148 C95400 B148 C95400
ECuNiAl B148 C95800 B148 C95800 B148 C95800d
ECuMnNiAl B148 C95700 B148 C95700 B148 C95700d
NOTES:
a. Tests are required only where base metals are designated. All welding for chemical analysis, all-weld-
metal tension tests, and transverse guided-side-bend tests shall be done with the test plates in the flat
position.
b. When desired, steel, A36 or equivalent, may be substituted for the designated copper alloy. When this
is done, surfacing welds shall be applied to the groove faces of the joint. Surfacing shall be accomplished
with electrodes of the same classification as those being tested and may be done in the flat position.
c. Groove weld usability tests shall be conducted for the ECuNi classification as per Fig. 3.
d. Bend radius shall be in accordance with 11.
(1) A weld pad, Fig. 1, for chemical analysis of the appropriate type specified in Table 2 including Notes. The
undiluted weld metal welding position shall be as specified in the Usability test
(2) A groove weld, Fig. 2, for mechanical properties column of Table 3 for the different sizes of electrodes of
and soundness of the weld metal the ECuNi classification. Testing of the assembly shall be
(3) A groove weld, Fig. 3, for usability of ECuNi elec- as specified in Section 11.
trodes
8. Chemical Analysis
7.1 Weld Pad. Base metal of a convenient size, of the 8.1 Details of the test are specified in 8.2 and 8.3.
type specified in Table 2, and in the Chemical Analysis
Column of Table 2 (including Note b to that Table), shall 8.2 Weld deposits or fractured portions of all-weld-
be used as the base for the weld pad shown in Fig. 1. The metal tension test specimens may be employed for the
surface of the base metal on which the weld metal is determination of weld metal chemical analysis. Weld metal
deposited shall be clean. shall be deposited in layers in the flat position using the
The pad shall be made with multiple passes and layers base material specified in Table 2. In case of dispute,
of weld metal deposited in the flat position. The slag shall deposit dimensions shall be as specified in Fig. 1.
be removed after each pass. The temperature of the base 8.3 Samples for analysis shall be free from all foreign
metal shall be not less than 60°F (16°C) prior to welding, matter. To avoid dilution, a minimum height of 5⁄8 in.
and the interpass temperature shall not exceed 300°F (16 mm) of weld metal shall remain after removal of the
(150°C). The dimensions of the completed pad shall be as sample for analysis.
shown in Fig. 1 for each size of electrode. Testing of this 8.4 Weld metal analysis may be made by any suitable
assembly shall be as specified in Section 8. method. In case of dispute, the chemical analysis procedure
7.2 Groove Weld for Mechanical Properties and in the latest edition of the following ASTM specifications
Soundness. A test assembly shall be prepared and welded shall be the referee method:
as shown in Fig. 2 using base metal of the appropriate type E62-XX Photometric Methods for Chemical Analysis
specified in Table 2 and the Tension test and Bend test of Copper and Copper-Base Alloys
columns of Table 2. Testing of this assembly shall be as E75-XX Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel and Cop-
specified in Sections 9 and 10. per-Nickel-Zinc Alloys
7.3 Groove Weld for Usability Test. A test assembly 9. Radiographic Test
shall be prepared for electrodes of the ECuNi classification 9.1 Radiographic examination for classification is
and welded as shown in Fig. 3, using base metal of the required only for ECuNi electrodes.
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FIG. 1 DIMENSIONS OF WELD FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS TEST PAD
9.2 The groove weld for radiographic test shall be made 9.3.4 The usability of the electrode is acceptable if
in accordance with Fig. 3. Test assemblies for the 3⁄32 in. the radiograph shows no cracks, no zones of incomplete
(2.4 mm) and 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm) electrodes shall be welded fusion, and no rounded indications in excess of those per-
in the vertical position. Test assemblies for the 5⁄32 in. mitted by Figs. 4A, B, C and D according to the thickness
(4.0 mm) and 3⁄16 in. (4.8 mm) diameter electrodes shall of the test assembly. A rounded indication is an indication
be welded in the flat position. The groove weld for tensile whose length is no more than three times its width on the
and bend tests for 5⁄32 in. (4.0 mm) and 3⁄16 in. (4.8 mm) radiograph. Rounded indications may be circular, elliptical,
electrodes (Fig. 2) may be radiographed in lieu of the conical, or irregular in shape, and they may have tails. The
assembly in Fig. 3. size of a rounded indication is the largest dimension of the
indication, including any tail that may be present. Slag
9.3 The test assemblies shall be prepared and evaluated
indications shall be evaluated as porosity. When evaluating
in accordance with 9.3.1, 9.3.2, and 9.3.3.
the radiograph, 1 in. (25 mm) on each end of the weld,
9.3.1 The weld shall merge smoothly with the surface and rounded indications less than 1⁄64 in. (0.4 mm) shall
of the plate. Any reinforcement must be reasonably uniform be disregarded.
and shall not exceed 3⁄32 in. (2.4 mm).
9.3.2 In preparation for radiography, the backing 10. Tension Test
strip and any excessive reinforcement shall be removed 10.1 One all-weld-metal tension test specimen shall be
from the test assembly. Any surface irregularities that machined from the groove weld described in 7.2 and shown
might mask or be confused with radiographically rejectable in Fig. 2. The welding shall be done in the flat position,
indications shall be removed from the face and root of the as stated in Table 2. Tension tests shall be conducted in
weld by any suitable mechanical means. the as-welded condition and in accordance with the tension
9.3.3 The weld shall be radiographed in accordance test section of the latest edition of AWS B4.0. Standard
with ASTM Method E142, Controlling Quality of Radio- Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds. Test specimen
graphic Testing. The sensitivity level shall be 2-2T. dimensions shall be as shown in Fig. 5.
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FIG. 2 TEST ASSEMBLY FOR TENSILE AND BEND TEST

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FIG. 3 GROOVE WELD FOR RADIOGRAPHIC TEST (ECuNi ONLY)

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TABLE 3
MECHANICAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Tensile
Strength,
Min
AWS Elongation in. 4 ⴛ D
Classification ksi MPa Gage Length, Percent, Min.
ECu 25 170 20
ECuSi 50 350 20
ECuSn-A 35 240 20
ECuSn-C 40 280 20
ECuNi 50 350 20
ECuAl-A2 60 410 20
ECuAl-B 65 450 10
ECuNiAl 72 500 10
ECuMnNiAl 75 520 15
11. Bend Test 13. Standard Sizes and Lengths

11.1 Test specimens shall be prepared in accordance
with Fig. 2. Standard sizes and lengths of electrodes shall be as
shown in Tables 4 and 5. In all cases, standard size refers
11.2 When required in Table 2, test specimens (in the to the diameter of the core wire.
as-welded condition) shall be bent in conformance with
the side-bend test sections of the latest edition of AWS
B4.0, Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds.
A 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) thick specimen shall be uniformly bent 14. Core Wire and Covering
through 180 degrees over 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) radius in any 14.1 Diameter of the core wire shall not vary more
suitable jig except that ECuAl-A2, ECuNiAl and ECuMn- than ±0.003 in. (±0.08 mm) from the standard size speci-
NiAl specimens shall be uniformly bent using the radius fied. Length shall not vary more than ±3⁄8 in. (±10 mm).
specified in Fig. 6. Positioning of the specimens for bending
shall be such that the welded joint will conform to this 14.2 The core wire and covering shall be concentric
radius after bending. The side of the bend with the greater to the extent that the maximum core-plus-one covering
discontinuities, if any, shall be in tension, and the weld dimension shall not exceed the minimum core-plus-one
shall be at the center of the bend. Figures 7A and 7B show covering dimensions by more than 7 percent of the mean
two typical bending jigs from the latest edition of AWS dimension for 3⁄32 in. (2.4 mm); 5 percent of the mean
B4.0 and are dimensioned for bending a 3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) dimension for sizes 1⁄8 and 5⁄32 in. (3.2 and 4.0 mm); and
thick specimen over a 2T radius. 4 percent of the mean dimension for 3⁄16 in. (4.8 mm). The
concentricity may be measured by any suitable means.
11.3 After bending in accordance with 11.2, the convex
surface of the transverse guided-side-bend test specimens 14.3 Core wire and covering shall be free of defects
shall exhibit no cracks or open discontinuities in the weld which would interfere with uniform performance of the
metal exceeding 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) measured in any direction. electrode.
Small checks or cracks at the edges of the test specimen
shall be disregarded.
11.3.1 The guided-bend test jig. Fig. 7B is recom- 15. Exposed Core
mended when steel is used as base metal for the test assem-
bly (see Table 2, Note b). 15.1 The exposed core on the grip end (for making
contact with the electrode holder) shall be as shown in
Table 6.
PART C — MANUFACTURE, IDENTIFICATION,
AND PACKAGING 15.2 The arc end of each electrode shall be sufficiently
bare and the covering sufficiently tapered to permit easy
12. Method of Manufacture
striking of the arc. The covering shall cover the core wire
The welding materials classified by this specification for at least one-half of the circumference of the electrode
may be made by any method yielding product conforming at a distance of two-thirds the diameter of the core wire,
to the requirements of this specification. or 3⁄32 in. (2.4 mm), whichever is smaller.
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FIG. 4A ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR 1⁄4 IN. (6.4 MM) TEST PLATE
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FIG. 4B ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR 3⁄8 IN. (9.5 MM) TEST PLATE
163
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FIG. 4C ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR 1⁄2 IN. (12.7 MM) TEST PLATE
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FIG. 4D ACCEPTANCE STANDARD FOR 3⁄4 IN. (19 MM) TEST PLATE
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FIG. 5 ALL-WELD-METAL TENSION TEST SPECIMEN DIMENSIONS

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FIG. 6 NOMOGRAM FOR SELECTING MAXIMUM BEND RADIUS FOR ALLOWABLE SPECIMEN THICKNESS (FOR
CLASSIFICATIONS ECuAl-A2, ECuNiAl AND ECuMnNiAl)
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16. Electrode Identification 18.1.3 Standard size and net weight.

All electrodes shall be identified as follows: 18.1.4 Lot, control, or heat number.
16.1 At least one legible imprint of the AWS classifica- 18.2 All packages of welding materials, including indi-
tion shall be applied to the electrode covering within 21⁄2 vidual unit packages enclosed within a larger package,
in. (65 mm) of the grip end of the electrode. shall carry (as a minimum) the following precautionary
information prominently displayed in legible type:
16.2 The number and letters of the imprint shall be of
bold block type of a size large enough to be legible. WARNING:
16.3 The ink used for imprinting shall provide sufficient PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand
contrast with the electrode covering so that the numbers this information.
and letters are legible, both before and after welding as it
is normally done. FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health.
16.4 The prefix letter E in the electrode classification
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
may be omitted from the imprint.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
17. Packaging
WARNING:
17.1 Welding materials shall be packaged to protect
against damage during shipment and storage under normal W Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions and
conditions. your employer’s safety practices.
W Keep your head out of the fumes.
17.2 Standard packages shall be as agreed upon W Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both to
between the supplier and purchaser. keep fumes and gases away from your breathing zone,
and the general area.
18. Package Marking W Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
18.1 The following product information (as a mini- W Do not touch live electrical parts.
mum) shall be legibly marked so as to be visible from the W See American National Standard Z49.1 Safety in Welding
and Cutting published by the American Welding Soci-
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outside of each unit package:

ety, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., P.O. Box 351040, Miami,
18.1.1 AWS specification and classification num- Florida 33135; OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29
bers. (Year of issue may be excluded.) CFR 1910, available from U.S. Government Printing
18.1.2 Supplier’s name and trade designation. Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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FIG. 7A GUIDED-BEND TEST JIG
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FIG. 7B ALTERNATE GUIDED-BEND TEST JIG
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TABLE 4
STANDARD SIZES OF ELECTRODES
Standard Sizes, Diameter of Core Wire,
in. (mm)
3 1 5 3
AWS ⁄32 ⁄8 ⁄32 ⁄16
Classification (2.4) (3.2) (4.0) (4.8)
冧
ECu
ECuSi
ECuSn-A X X X X
ECuSn-C
ECuNi
ECuAl-A2 X X X X
ECuAl-B — X X X
ECuNiAl — X X X
ECuMnNiAl X X X X
TABLE 5
STANDARD LENGTHS OF ELECTRODES
Diameter of Core Wire Standard Length
in. mm in. mm
冦
3 9 and 230 and
⁄32 (0.093) 2.4
12 300
3.2
冧
1
⁄8 (0.125)
5 4.0 14 350
⁄32 (0.156)
3 4.8
⁄16 (0.187)
TABLE 6
EXPOSED CORE ON GRIP END OF THE ELECTRODE
Distance From
Grip End to
Full Thickness
Bare Portion of Covering
Electrode Diameter (minimum) (maximum)
in. mm in. mm in. mm
5 1 1
⁄32 and 4.0 ⁄2 13 1 ⁄4 30
smaller
3 3
⁄16 4.8 ⁄4 19 11⁄2 40
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Appendix
Guide to AWS Classification of Copper and Copper Alloy
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Arc Welding Electrodes

(This Appendix is not a part of AWS A5.6-84 Specification for Covered Copper and Copper Alloy Arc Welding Electrodes, but is included for
information only.)
TABLE A1 such specific properties as corrosion resistance, mechanical

HARDNESS OF COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY WELD properties at low and high temperatures, and suitability for
METAL DEPOSITED USING COVERED ELECTRODES welding combinations of dissimilar metals may be required
AWS Classification Brinell Hardness upon agreement between the purchaser and supplier.
ECu 20 to 40 Rockwell F
ECuSi 80 to 100 (500 kg load) A2 Method of Identification
ECuSn-A 70 to 85 (500 kg load)
A2.1 The system for identifying the electrode classifi-
ECuSn-C 85 to 100 (500 kg load)
ECuNi 60 to 80 (500 kg load) cations is as follows:
ECuAl-A2 130 to 150 (3000 kg load) A2.1.1 The letter E at the beginning of each number
ECuAl-B 140 to 180 (3000 kg load)
indicates a covered electrode.
ECuNiAl 160 to 200 (3000 kg load)
ECuMnNiAl 160 to 200 (3000 kg load) A2.1.2 The chemical symbol Cu is used to identify
the electrodes as copper-base alloys, and the additional
NOTE: Hardness values as listed above are average values for undiluted
chemical symbol, such as Si in ECuSi, Sn in ECuSn, etc.,
weld metal deposited in accordance with the specification. This table
is included for information only, hardness testing is not required under indicates the principal alloying element of each classifica-
this specification. tion or group of similar classifications. Where more than
one classification is included in a basic group, the individ-
ual classifications in the group are identified by the letters
A1 Introduction A, B, C, etc., as in ECuSn-A. Further subdividing is done by
A1.1 The specification itself is intended to provide both using a 1, 2, etc., after the last letter, as the 2 in ECuAl-A2.
the manufacturer and the purchaser of copper and copper
alloy welding electrodes with a means of production con-
trol and a basis of acceptance through mutually acceptable, A3 Ventilation During Welding
sound, standard requirements. A3.1 Five major factors govern the quantity of fumes
in the atmosphere to which welders and welding operators
A1.2 This guide has been prepared as an aid to prospec- are exposed during welding. These are:
tive users of the copper and copper alloy electrodes covered
by this specification in determining which classification of A3.1.1 Dimensions of the space in which welding
electrode is best suited for a particular application, with is done (with special regard to the height of the ceiling).
due consideration to the particular requirements for that A3.1.2 Number of welders and welding operators
application. Each of the basic classification groups is dis- working in that space.
cussed in the parts of this guide that follow. A3.1.3 Rate of evolution of fumes, gases, or dust,
A1.3 Tests for hardness are not included in this specifi- according to the materials and processes involved.
cation. For reference, however, a chart of typical hardness A3.1.4 The proximity of the welder or welding oper-
values is included as Table A1. ator to the fumes as they issue from the welding zone, and
A1.4 It is recognized that supplementary tests may be to the gases and dusts in the space in which the welder or
necessary to determine the suitability of these electrodes welding operator is working.
for applications involving properties not considered in this A3.1.5 The ventilation provided to the space in
specification. In such cases, additional tests to determine which the welding is done.
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A3.2 American National Standard Z49.1, Safety in A4.4.1 ECuSn-A electrodes are used primarily to
Welding and Cutting (published by the American Welding join base metal of similar composition. They also may be
Society), discusses the ventilation that is required during used to weld copper if the resultant weld metal has adequate
the welding, and should be referred to for details. Attention electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance for the spe-
is particularly drawn to the Section of that document enti- cific application.
tled “Ventilation.”
A4.4.2 ECuSn-C electrodes have higher tin content
resulting in weld metals of higher hardness, tensile and
A4 Description and Intended Use of Filler Metal
yield strength than ECuSn-A weld metal.
A4.1 Copper and copper alloy covered electrodes gen-
erally operate with dcep and the coverings often are hygro- A4.5 ECuNi Classification (Copper-Nickel). Elec-
scopic. trodes of the ECuNi classification are used for shielded
A4.1.1 The supplier should be consulted regarding: metal arc welding of wrought or cast 70⁄30, 80⁄20, and 90⁄10
(a) Specific operating parameters and positions copper-nickel alloys to themselves or to each other. They
(b) Recommended storage conditions and recondi- also are used for welding the clad side of copper-nickel
clad steel. Preheating generally is not necessary.
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tioning temperatures
A4.1.2 The weld area shall be free from moisture A4.6 ECuAl Classification (Aluminum Bronze)
and other contaminants.
A4.6.1 The copper-aluminum electrodes are used
A4.2 ECu Classification (Copper Electrodes). ECu only in the flat position. For butt joints, a 90 degree single
electrodes are generally manufactured from deoxidized V-groove is recommended for plate thicknesses up to and
copper wire (essentially pure copper with small amounts including 7⁄16 in. (11 mm), and a modified U- or double V-
of deoxidizers added) and may be used for shielded metal groove is recommended for the heavier plate thicknesses.
arc welding of deoxidized coppers, oxygen-free coppers, Preheat and interpass temperature should be as follows:
and tough pitch (electrolytic) coppers. The electrodes are
also used to repair or surface these base metals as well as A4.6.1.1 For iron-base materials, 200 to 300°F
to surface steel and cast iron. Mechanically and metallurgi- (95 to 150°C).
cally sound joints can best be made in deoxidized coppers. A4.6.1.2 For bronzes, 300 to 400°F (150 to
Reactions with hydrogen in oxygen-free copper, and the 210°C).
segregation of copper oxide in tough pitch copper may
detract from joint efficiency. However, when highest qual- A4.6.1.3 For brasses, 500 to 600°F (260 to 315°C).
ity is not required, ECu electrodes may be successfully A4.6.2 ECuAl-A2 electrodes are used in joining alu-
used on these base metals. ECu electrodes may also be minum bronzes of similar composition, high strength cop-
used for clad restoration on copper-clad vessels if precau- per-zinc alloys, silicon bronzes, manganese bronzes, some
tions are taken to minimize dilution effects. Preheats to nickel alloys, many ferrous metals and alloys, and combina-
1000°F (540°C) may be required. tions of dissimilar metals. The weld metal is also suitable
A4.3 ECuSi Classification (Silicon Bronze). ECuSi for surfacing wear- and corrosion-resistant bearing sur-
electrodes contain approximately three percent silicon plus faces.
small percentages of manganese and tin. They are used A4.6.3 ECuAl-B electrodes deposit weld metal hav-
primarily for welding copper-silicon alloys. ECuSi elec- ing higher tensile strength, yield strength, and hardness
trodes are occasionally used for the joining of copper, with a correspondingly lower ductility than ECuAl-A2
dissimilar metals, and some iron-base metals. Silicon weld metal. ECuAl-B electrodes are used for repairing
bronze weld metal seldom is used to surface bearing sur- aluminum bronze and other copper alloy castings.
faces, but often is used to surface areas subjected to cor- ECuAl-B weld metal also is used for high strength surfac-
rosion. ing of wear- and corrosion-resistant bearing surfaces.
A4.4 ECuSn Classification (Phosphor Bronze).
A4.6.4 ECuNiAl electrodes are used to join or repair
ECuSn electrodes are used to join phosphor bronzes of
cast or wrought nickel-aluminum bronze materials. These
similar compositions. They are also useful for joining
weld metals also may be used for applications requiring
brasses and, in some cases, for welding them to cast iron
high resistance to corrosion, erosion, or cavitation in salt
and carbon steel.
and brackish water.
ECuSn weld metals tend to flow sluggishly, requiring
preheat and interpass temperatures of at least 400°F A4.6.5 ECuMnNiAl electrodes are used to join or
(205°C) on heavy sections. Postweld heat treatment may repair cast or wrought manganese-nickel-aluminum bronze
not be necessary, but it is desirable for maximum ductility, materials. These weld metals exhibit excellent resistance
particularly if the weld metal is cold worked. to corrosion, erosion and cavitation.
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Specification For Covered Copper and Copper Alloy Arc Welding Electrodes

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2007 SECTION II, PART C SFA-5.

SPECIFICATION FOR COVERED COPPER AND

PART B — TESTS, PROCEDURES, AND

3. Certification 7. Weld Test Assemblies

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FIG. 1 DIMENSIONS OF WELD FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS TEST PAD

FIG. 2 TEST ASSEMBLY FOR TENSILE AND BEND TEST

FIG. 3 GROOVE WELD FOR RADIOGRAPHIC TEST (ECuNi ONLY)

11. Bend Test 13. Standard Sizes and Lengths

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FIG. 5 ALL-WELD-METAL TENSION TEST SPECIMEN DIMENSIONS

16. Electrode Identification 18.1.3 Standard size and net weight.

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FIG. 7A GUIDED-BEND TEST JIG

FIG. 7B ALTERNATE GUIDED-BEND TEST JIG

Arc Welding Electrodes

TABLE A1 such specific properties as corrosion resistance, mechanical

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