AS 1858.1-1986

1 - AS 1858.1-1986 ELECTRODES AND FLUXES FOR SUBMERGED-ARC WELDING - CARBON STEELS AND CARBON-MANGANESE STEELS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 1.3.1 Shall and should
6 - 1.3.2 Electrode
6 - 1.3.3 Lot or batch number
6 - 1.3.4 Coil without support
6 - 1.3.5 Coil with support
6 - 1.3.6 Basket
6 - 1.3.7 Drum
6 - 1.3.8 Reel
6 - 1.3.9 Spool
6 - 1.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.
7 - SECTION 2. ELECTRODES
7 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION.
7 - 2.2 CLASSIFICATION.
7 - 2.2.1 Basis of classification.
7 - 2.2.2 Description of the classification system.
7 - 2.3 MANUFACTURE.
7 - 2.4 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION.
7 - 2.4.1 Specified elements.
7 - 2.4.2 Analysis for other elements.
7 - 2.5 SIZES.
7 - 2.6 FINISH AND TEMPER.
7 - 2.6.1 Finish.
7 - 2.6.2 Temper.
7 - 2.7 COILING OF ELECTRODES.
7 - 2.7.1 General.
7 - 2.7.2 Coils without support.
8 - 2.7.3 Coils with support.
8 - 2.7.4 Baskets.
8 - 2.7.5 Spools and Reels.
8 - 2.7.6 Drums.
8 - 2.7.7 Length.
8 - 2.7.8 Butt welds.
8 - 2.7.9 Winding.
8 - 2.7.10 Cast and helix.
8 - 2.8 PACKAGING.
8 - 2.9 MARKING.
8 - 2.9.1 Information to be displayed.
9 - 2.9.2 General safety warning.
9 - 2.9.3 Additional marking of coils without support.
9 - 2.10 STORAGE.
11 - SECTION 3. FLUXES
11 - 3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION.
11 - 3.2 CLASSIFICATION.
11 - 3.2.1 Basis of classification.
11 - 3.2.2 Description of classification systems.
11 - 3.2.3 Flux application.
11 - 3.2.4 Flux contribution to weld metal chemistry.
11 - 3.3 MANUFACTURE.
11 - 3.4 FLUX FORM AND PARTICLE SIZE.
11 - 3.5 PACKAGING.
11 - 3.6 MARKING.
11 - 3.7 STORAGE.
12 - SECTION 4. WELD METAL
12 - 4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION.
12 - 4.2 CLASSIFICATION.
12 - 4.2.1 Basis of classification.
12 - 4.2.2 Description of classification system.
12 - 4.3 ESG ELECTRODES.
13 - APPENDIX A - TESTING
13 - A1 SCOPE.
13 - A2 FREQUENCY OF TESTING.
13 - A3 TESTS ON ELECTRODES.
13 - A4 TESTS ON FLUXES.
13 - A5 TESTS ON WELD METAL.
13 - A5.1 Material for test pieces.
14 - A5.2 Test pieces.
15 - A5.3 All-weld-metal tensile test.
15 - A5.4 Impact test.
18 - APPENDIX B - GUIDE TO THE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRODES AND FLUXES FOR SUBMERGED-ARC WELDING AND FACTORS I
18 - B1 DESCRIPTION OF SUBMERGED-ARC PROCESS.
18 - B2 CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRODES.
19 - B3 CLASSIFICATION OF FLUXES.
19 - B3.1 General.
19 - B3.2 Flux application.
19 - B3.3 Indices for flux application.
20 - B3.4 Flux contribution to weld metal chemistry.
20 - B3.5 Basicity index.
20 - B3.6 Examples of use of the flux classification system.
20 - B4 CLASSIFICATION OF WELD METAL.
21 - B5 SELECTION OF ELECTRODE/FLUX COMBINATIONS.
21 - B5.1 Basis for choice of electrode.
21 - B5.2 Basis for choice of flux.
22 - B5.3 Choice of electrode/flux combinations.
22 - B5.4 Weld metal properties.
24 - ANNEX - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Sets out a classification system for electrodes, fluxes and weld metal, and their chemical and physical properties. It also specifies, where appropriate, requirements for testing, packaging, marking, and storage. Guidance on the classification system and the selection of electrodes and fluxes is given in an appendix.

This standard specifies requirements for electrodes and fluxes for the submerged-arc welding of carbon steels and carbon manganese steels. It defines classification systems for electrodes, fluxes and weld metal, and specifies their chemical and physical properties. It also specifies, where appropriate, requirements for testing, packaging, marking and storage.NOTES:1. The electrodes and fluxes specified herein may also be used, under appropriate conditions, for the welding of certain alloy steels.2. Guidance on the classification system and the selection of electrodes and fluxes is given in Appendix B.

Under Revision see DR 02426