Table of Contents

Basic Safety Precautions
AWS Specifications for Covered Electrodes
Engineering Functions of SMAW Electrode Coatings
Current Requirements for SMAW Electrode Classifications
Classification System for Carbon Steel Electrodes for SMAW
Interpretation of Last Digit in AWS Electrode Classification
Meaning of Suffix in Classification of Carbon Steel and
Low-Alloy Steel SMAW Electrodes
Electrode Deposition Efficiency and Stub Loss Factors
Suggested Amperage Ranges for Carbon Steel and Low-Alloy
Steel Electrodes
Deposition Rate, 5/32 in. Diameter Covered Electrodes
Typical Shielded Metal Arc Electrode Orientation and
Welding Technique for Carbon Steel Electrodes
Suggested Amperage Ranges Austenitic Stainless Steel
(Type 3XX) Electrodes
Copper Alloy Electrodes
Nickel Alloy Steel Electrodes
Proper Care and Handling of SMAW Electrodes
Special Precautions for Low Hydrogen Electrodes
Guide to Conditioning and Storage of Steel Electrodes
Permissible Atmospheric Exposure of Low-Hydrogen Electrodes
Suggested Joint Designs for SMAW Applications
Basic Welding Symbols and Their Location Significance
Location of Elements of a Welding Symbol
Other Publications Available from AWS

Abstract

Covers SMAW electrode care, handling and use. Includes charts on meaning of classification suffix(s), suggested amperage ranges, stub loss, electrode orientation, suggested joint designs and more.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
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