BS en ISO 14344-2005 Welding and Allied Processes. Flux and Gas Shielded Electrical Welding Processe

BRITISH STANDARDBS EN ISO 14344:2005 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Welding and allied processes — Flux and gas shielded electrical welding processes — Procurement guidelines for consumables The European Standard EN ISO 14344:2005 has the status of a British Standard ICS 25.160.20 12 &23<,1* :,7+287 %6, 3(50,66,21 (;&(37 $6 3(50,77(' %< &23<5,*+7 /$: na. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. pages ii and iii. This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 13 April 2005 Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover. pages 1 to 8. 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A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions. Spain. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. Estonia. Slovakia. Netherlands. Italy. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. 36 B-1050 Brussels © 2005 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Hungary.und gasgeschützte Schweißprozesse . Belgium. EN ISO 14344:2005: E . German). Iceland.Richtlinien zur Beschaffung von Schweißzusätzen (ISO 14344:2002) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 February 2005.Pulver.Lignes directrices relatives à l'approvisionnement en produits consommables (ISO 14344:2002) Schweißen und verwandte Prozesse . Ref. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English. Poland. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.Procédés de soudage électrique sous protection gazeuse et par flux . Cyprus. France. Norway. Uncontrolled Copy. Sweden. Latvia. (c) BSI ICS 25.20 EN ISO 14344 March 2005 English version Welding and allied processes . EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart. Germany. Greece. Ireland.EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. Lithuania. Slovenia. na. Luxembourg. Finland. Malta. France. Spain. the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria. Ireland. Hungary. and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2005. Germany. . Finland. Lithuania. either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement. Portugal. at the latest by September 2005. na. Sweden. Luxembourg. Uncontrolled Copy. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard. Poland. Denmark. Estonia. Slovakia. Slovenia. Norway. Iceland. Cyprus. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. Switzerland and United Kingdom.EN ISO 14344:2005 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. Latvia. Endorsement notice The text of ISO 14344:2002 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 14344:2005 without any modifications. Italy. Netherlands. Czech Republic. Malta. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations. Greece. (c) BSI Foreword The text of ISO 14344:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding and allied processes" of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 14344:2005 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 "Welding" the secretariat of which is held by DIN. Belgium. na. (c) BSI ISO 14344 First edition 2002-07-15 Welding and allied processes — Flux and gas shielded electrical welding processes — Procurement guidelines for consumables Soudage et techniques connexes — Procédés de soudage électrique sous protection gazeuse et par flux — Lignes directrices relatives à l'approvisionnement en produits consommables Reference number ISO 14344:2002(E) . Uncontrolled Copy.EN ISO 14344:2005 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. 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Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun.gn Iwod nnlidaogn tihs fil.aera Ai ebods a tedarmfo kra Aebod SystemI snctaropro. in liaison with ISO. The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Part 3. Uncontrolled Copy. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. also take part in the work.EN ISO 14344:2005 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. governmental and non-governmental. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject of patent rights. iii . Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. na. International Standard ISO 14344 was prepared in collaboration with the International Institute of Welding which has been approved by the ISO Council as an international standardizing body in the field of welding. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. International organizations. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. (c) BSI Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives. Uncontrolled Copy. na.Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. (c) BSI EN ISO 14344:2005 blank . Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. through reference in this text. or revisions of. This designation stays with the welding consumable and can be used to identify the material later. For undated references. for example. batches and mixes. constitute provisions of this International Standard. predetermined quantities so that satisfactory tests with a sample from that quantity will establish that the entire quantity meets specification requirements. Uncontrolled Copy. the testing schedule (selected from Clause 6 of this International Standard). the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. the lot classification (selected from Clause 5 of this International Standard). These quantities. vary in size according to the manufacturer. Quality management systems — Requirements 3 Terms and definitions In production. Members of ISO and IEC maintain registers of currently valid International Standards. in those cases in which identification is necessary. For the purposes of this International Standard. the components of welding consumables are divided into discrete. However. For dated references. subsequent amendments to. parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the normative document indicated below.EN ISO 14344:2005 INTENRATIONAL TSANDADR IS:44341 O2002(E) Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. For identification purposes. together with an ISO or other recognized welding consumable standard. This designation usually consists of a series of numbers or letters. which will enable the manufacturer to determine the date and time (or shift) of manufacture. or combinations thereof. provides a method for preparing those specific details needed for welding consumable procurement which consist of the following: a) b) c) the welding consumable classification (selected from the pertinent ISO or other welding consumable standard). be based upon ISO 9001. (c) BSI Welding and allied processes — Flux and gas shielded electrical welding processes — Procurement guidelines for consumables 1 Scope This International Standard is a tool for communication between a purchaser and a supplier of welding consumables within quality systems as might. and the details of the procedures used in producing the welding consumable.1 dry batch quantity of dry ingredients mixed at one time in one mixing vessel 1 . Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. the following terms and definitions apply. 3. the type and source of the raw materials used. lot classification and testing schedule will depend upon the requirements of the application for which the welding consumable is being procured. na. known by such terms as heats. This International Standard. each manufacturer assigns a unique designation to each quantity. blends. any of this publication do not apply. 2 Normative reference The following normative document contains provisions which. lots. Selection of the specific welding consumable classification. ISO 9001. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun.g.g. 4. identified by heat number. strip and consumable inserts identified by controlled chemical composition. electrode core wire.2 dry blend two or more dry batches from which quantities of each are combined proportionately.. then mixed in a mixing vessel to produce a larger quantity in which the ingredients are as uniformly dispersed as they would have been had the entire quantity been mixed together at one time in one large mixer NOTE A dry blend. as defined. depending on the method of melting and refining of the metal:   the material obtained from one furnace melt. rods. (c) BSI 3. produces a wet mix. Coils from mills that permit spliced-coil practice shall be sampled on both ends and shall have no more than a single splice per coil. when added to a dry batch.e. each melt conforming to the chemical composition range approved by the purchaser of the material (i.EN ISO 14344:2005 NOTE Liquid binder.. 3.. The results of the analysis of each sample shall be within the manufacturer’s composition limits for that material. rather than by heat number. solid electrode wire and strip. each remelt conforming to the chemical composition range approved by the purchaser of the material (i. an uninterrupted series of remelts in one furnace under the same remelting conditions using one or more consumable electrodes produced from a heat.5.. consumable electrode remelt). open hearth. in which case addition of the liquid binder produces as many wet mixes as there were smaller quantities. 4. may be used singly or divided into smaller quantities which. as in the case of a dry batch. shall consist of material from a single heat of metal. electric arc. na.4 heat for consumable inserts. Coils from mills that do not permit spliced-coil practice need be sampled on only one end. basic oxygen. and the sheath (strip or tubing of tubular cored electrode wire and rod). produce one or more wet mixes. mixed at one time in one mixing vessel 3.  4 4. Uncontrolled Copy.g. when the liquid binder is added. and the sheath (strip or tubing) of tubular cored electrodes and rods shall be applied as listed in 4. the producer of the welding consumable) in processes involving continuous melting and casting (e. rod. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. solid electrodes and rods. electrode core wire. 2 . strip and consumable inserts.. core wire for covered electrodes. where slag-metal or gas-metal reactions occur in producing the metal (e.e.2 Heat Number Solid wire.3 Controlled chemical composition Solid wire. core wire for covered electrodes. rod. induction melting in a controlled atmosphere or in a vacuum).3 wet mix combination of liquid binder and a dry batch or dry blend. an uninterrupted series of melts from one controlled batch of metals and alloying ingredients in one melting furnace under the same melting conditions. argon-oxygen processes).1 Identification General Identification of consumable inserts. the producer of the welding consumable) where significant chemical reactions do not occur in producing the metal (e.2 to 4. shall consist of mill coils of one or more heats from which samples have been taken for chemical analysis. A dry batch may be divided into smaller quantities. or a portion thereof. one of the following. These tests shall include chemical analysis. Uncontrolled Copy.1 A Class S1 lot of bare solid electrodes and rods or consumable inserts is the manufacturer’s standard lot.1.2).3 Class S3 A Class S3 lot of bare solid electrodes and rods or consumable inserts is the quantity of one size produced in one production schedule from one heat (4. 4.e. the results of which shall fall within the manufacturer’s acceptance limits. the covering mix shall be identified in one of the following two manners: Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. These tests shall include chemical analysis. the core ingredients shall be identified in one of the following manners: a) dry blend: core ingredients identified by dry blend shall consist of a single dry batch or dry blend. Class S2 solid electrodes and rods or consumable inserts shall be produced from one heat (4. (c) BSI a) wet mix: a covering identified by wet mix shall consist of a single wet mix for each lot of electrodes. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. form and temper produced in 24 h of consecutively scheduled production (i. 5.5 Core ingredients In the production of tubular cored electrode wire or rod (flux cored or metal cored welding consumables). The identification of the test procedure and the results of the tests shall be recorded. 5.4 Covering mix In the production of covered electrodes. b) controlled chemical composition: core ingredients identified by controlled composition shall consist of one or more dry blends and be subjected to sufficient tests to assure that all dry blends within the lot are equivalent. as defined in the manufacturer’s quality assurance programme. The identification of the test procedure and the results of the tests shall be recorded. the results of which shall fall within the manufacturer’s acceptance limits.1 Lot classification Bare solid electrode wires and strips. 3 . not exceeding 45 000 kg.2) or from material identified by controlled chemical composition (4. 5 5. na.3).1. of one classification.1.. consecutive normal work shifts). size.EN ISO 14344:2005 4. b) controlled chemical composition: a covering identified by controlled chemical composition (rather than by wet mix) shall consist of one or more wet mixes and subjected to sufficient tests to assure that all wet mixes within the lot are equivalent.2 Class S2 A Class S2 lot of bare solid electrodes and rods or consumable inserts is the quantity. rods and consumable inserts Class S1 5. 2) of core materials.3.5 a). of any one size and classification produced in 24 h of consecutively scheduled production (i. consecutive normal work shifts). not exceeding 45 000 kg.EN ISO 14344:2005 5.e. 5.3). of one classification and size produced under one production schedule from tube or strip identified by heat number (4.5 b).3 Class C3 A Class C3 lot of covered electrodes is the quantity. (c) BSI A class S4 lot of bare solid electrodes and rods or consumable inserts is the quantity. not exceeding 45 000 kg.1. of one classification.2) and one dry batch (3..2 Class T2 A Class T2 lot of tubular cored electrodes and rods is the quantity. 5. not exceeding 45 000 kg.3).3). Class S4 solid electrodes and rods or consumable inserts shall be produced from one heat (3.4) or from material identified by controlled chemical composition (4.e.e.5 b). as defined in the manufacturer’s quality assurance programme.2.. Uncontrolled Copy. na. 5. Identification of the core ingredients shall be as specified in 4.2. consecutive normal work shifts).3 Class T3 A Class T3 lot of tubular cored electrodes and rods is the quantity produced from one heat (4.4 a)] and one heat of core wire (4. 5. of any one size and classification produced in 24 h of consecutively scheduled production (i. consecutive normal work shifts).2.2) or by controlled chemical composition (4. 5.4 a)] or controlled chemical composition [4.2) or controlled chemical composition (4.1) or one dry blend (3. Class C3 electrodes shall be produced from covering identified by wet mix [4. 5.1 Tubular cored electrodes and rods Class T1 A Class T1 lot of tubular cored electrodes and rods is the manufacturer’s standard lot. 5.4 Class S4 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. Identification of the core ingredients shall be as specified in 4.4 Class C4 A Class C4 lot of covered electrodes is the quantity of any one size and classification produced from one wet mix [4. not exceeding 45 000 kg.5 a) or 4. Class T2 tubular cored electrodes and rods shall be produced from tube or strip identified by heat number (4. of one classification and size produced in 24 h of consecutively scheduled production (i. size. form and temper produced under one production schedule. as defined in the manufacturer’s quality assurance programme.3. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006.3).2.3. not exceeding 45 000 kg.3 5.2 Class C2 A Class C2 lot of covered electrodes is the quantity.2) or controlled chemical composition (4.5 a) or 4.2 5.4 b)] and core wire identified by heat number (4..3. 5. 4 .2). Identification of the core ingredients shall be as specified in 4.4 Class T4 A Class T4 lot of tubular cored electrodes and rods is the quantity.1 Covered electrodes Class C1 A Class C1 lot of covered electrodes is the manufacturer’s standard lot. The class of each lot shall be specified by the purchaser from those listed in clause 5. 6. This shall include the results of all tests prescribed for that classification in the ISO or other applicable standard. shall be supplied upon written request.1 Fluxes for submerged arc welding Class F1 A Class F1 lot of flux is the manufacturer’s standard lot. These tests represent a consensus of those frequently requested for consumables certification. 6. na. 6. 6 6. The class of each lot shall be specified by the purchaser from those listed in clause 5 of this International Standard. Uncontrolled Copy.1 Level of testing General The level of the testing schedule shall be selected by the purchaser from those listed in Table 1.4 Schedule 3 Chemical analysis of each lot shipped shall be supplied by the manufacturer. the level shall be Schedule 1. 5 . The class of each lot is the manufacturer’s standard.3. The tests shall be performed as prescribed for that classification in the ISO or other applicable standard. as defined in the manufacturer’s quality assurance programme. when tested in accordance with that standard” and a summary of the typical properties of the material. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. The class of each lot will be the manufacturer’s standard. If no level of testing schedule is specified. they do not necessarily include all tests required for Schedule 5.5 Schedule 4 Results of the tests called for in Table 2 shall be supplied by the manufacturer for each lot shipped.2). (c) BSI A Class C5 lot of covered electrodes is the quantity of one size and classification produced from one dry blend of covering mixture [4. A statement. “the product supplied will meet the requirements of the applicable ISO standard (or other welding consumable standard).4. The analysis shall include those elements prescribed for that classification in the ISO or other applicable standard. 6.3 Schedule 2 Test results shall be supplied from any production run of the product made within the twelve months preceding the date of the purchase order. 5.EN ISO 14344:2005 5.5 Class C5 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. 5.2 Class F2 A Class F2 lot of flux is the quantity produced from the same combination of raw materials under one production schedule.5 a)] and one heat of core wire (4. when tested in that manner.2 Schedule 1 The level of testing shall be the manufacturer’s standard.4. however.4 5. EN ISO 14344:2005 6. any of the tests called for in the ISO or other applicable standard. In all such cases. Uncontrolled Copy. for each lot shipped All tests specified by the purchaser for each lot shipped Reference 6.3 6. the purchaser may require other tests (such as testing after a specified heat treatment). Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. na. for each lot shipped Tests called for by Table 2.6 6.2 6. The class of each lot shall be specified by the purchaser from those listed in clause 5.7 Schedule 6 In addition to.7 6 . for each lot shipped All tests which the classification called for in the pertinent ISO or other welding consumable standard. The class of each lot shall be specified by the purchaser from those listed in clause 5. the requirements that shall be met and the results to be reported by the manufacturer.4 6.6 Schedule 5 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. 6. Table 1 — Testing Schedules Schedule 1 2 3 4 5 6 Requirements The manufacturer’s standard testing schedule Tests from production runs of the product within 12 months preceding the date of the purchase order Chemical analysis only. or in place of. the procedures to be followed.5 6. the purchaser shall identify on the purchase order the specific tests that are to be conducted. (c) BSI Results of all of the tests prescribed for that classification in the ISO or other applicable standard shall be supplied by the manufacturer for each lot shipped. 2. 4 — a Tests called for in this Table shall be performed only when required by the applicable ISO or other standard for the particular classification involved. and for electro-gas welding Covered solid and metal cored electrodes for manual metal arc welding 1 c 1. 4 1. 7 7.1 Certification General Certification that the product meets the ISO or other applicable standard can be done by the manufacturer. 4 c Stainless and heat resisting steel 1 c Nickel and Ni-alloy Aluminium and Al-alloy Copper and Cu-alloy Magnesium and Mg-alloy Bare solid electrodes and rods for gas-shielded metal-arc welding. 2. 4 — — — 1. 4 c High tensile and creep resisting steel 1. plasma arc welding. 5d 1. 3. 5 1. 2. 2. 2. b Test designations are as follows: (1) (3) (5) c d Chemical analysis Impact toughness Diffusible hydrogen (2) Tensile (4) Soundness (X-ray) (not required in ISO consumable standards. 5 1. Tests shall be performed in the manner prescribed by the applicable standard. Testing to one current and polarity shall be adequate. 6 — — — — 1. 4. The diffusible hydrogen test is not applicable to electro-slag or electro-gas welding. na. 5d 1. but required in some national standards) (6) Ferrite Number. 4. 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 — — — 1. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006.b Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun. 3. 2. 3. 2. 7 . 3. 4. 4. 6 1. or by an organization not in the supply chain (third party). and electro-gas welding Bare solid and metal cored electrodes (wires and strips) for submerged arc welding Electrode-flux combinations for submerged arc welding and electro-slag welding Tubular cored electrodes for metal arc welding with or without gas shielding. by an intermediate provider in the supply chain from manufacturer to purchaser.EN ISO 14344:2005 Table 2 — Required tests for Schedule 4 in Table 1 Alloy Groupa. 5d 1. 3. 2. 4. 2. 5d 1. 2. if applicable Includes consumable inserts. 3. 6 1. 4. 4 1. 3. Uncontrolled Copy. 3. (c) BSI Product Type Non alloy and fine grain steel 1. The certifying organization shall be at least certified to ISO 9001. the third party is responsible for auditing the quality assurance system of the manufacturer or intermediate provider. Such a programme includes planning.2 Certification by the manufacturer Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun.EN ISO 14344:2005 7. Or the third party may witness the conducting of the tests while they are being carried out by the manufacturer or by an intermediate provider. It also includes control of the inspection and measuring equipment. inspection. surveillance.4 Certification by a third party Certification may be performed by a third party in one of two ways. Uncontrolled Copy. 8 . na. labels the product. It involves auditing of the activities and provides for developing and implementing any corrective action that may be necessary. 7. testing and certification of the test results. that organization’s quality assurance system shall provide that traceability of all data required from the original manufacturer is maintained and available. The third party may actually conduct the testing required and provide the results of the tests. In either case. documentation. (c) BSI By placing a label on the product in conformance with the applicable ISO or other welding consumable standard. documentation. This certrification is accomplished through a quality assurance programme by which the manufacturer verifies that the product meets those requirements. 7. as well as control of any nonconforming material. testing and certification of the test results. and hence provides certification. the manufacturer certifies that the shipped product meets the requirements of that standard. It involves auditing of the activities and provides for developing and implementing any corrective action that may be necessary. Sun Nov 19 12:43:32 GMT+00:00 2006. It also includes control of the inspection and measuring equipment. Such a programme includes planning.3 Certification by an intermediate provider When another organization. as well as control of any nonconforming material. not fully integrated into the production of the product. Uncontrolled Copy. na. (c) BSI blank . 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