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AS 2717.2-1988

Superseded

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Welding - Electrodes - Gas metal arc Aluminium and aluminium alloy

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1988

Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS/NZS ISO 18273:2006

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1 - AS 2717.2-1988 WELDING-ELECTRODES-GAS METAL ARC - ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOY
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
5 - 1.1 SCOPE.
5 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
5 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS.
5 - 1.3.1 Coil
5 - 1.3.2 Lot or batch number
5 - 1.3.3 Shall
5 - 1.3.4 Should
5 - 1.4 CLASSIFICATION.
5 - 1.4.1 Basis of classification.
5 - 1.4.2 Description of classification system.
6 - SECTION 2. PROPERTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
6 - 2.1 SHIELDING GAS.
6 - 2.2 ELECTRODES.
6 - 2.2.1 Qualification tests.
6 - 2.2.2 Conformance test.
6 - 2.3 PROPERTIES.
6 - 2.3.1 Chemical composition of electrodes.
6 - 2.3.2 Soundness.
6 - 2.4 MANUFACTURE.
6 - 2.5 SIZES.
6 - 2.6 FINISH, TEMPER, AND UNIFORMITY.
6 - 2.6.1 Finish.
6 - 2.6.2 Temper.
6 - 2.7 COILING AND PACKAGING OF ELECTRODES.
6 - 2.7.1 Spools.
6 - 2.7.2 Length.
6 - 2.7.3 Butt welds.
6 - 2.7.4 Winding.
6 - 2.7.5 Packing.
6 - 2.8 MARKING.
6 - 2.8.1 Information to be displayed.
8 - 2.8.2 General safety warning.
8 - 2.8.3 Additional marking of coils without support.
8 - 2.9 STORAGE.
11 - APPENDIX A - METHODS OF TEST
11 - A1 SCOPE.
11 - A2 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.
11 - A3 RADIOGRAPHY.
11 - A3.1 Material for test pieces.
11 - A3.2 Preparation and welding of test pieces.
11 - A3.3 Preparation for radiographic examination.
11 - A3.4 Radiographic examination.
13 - APPENDIX B - GUIDE TO GAS METAL ARC WELDING FOR ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
13 - B1 SCOPE.
13 - B2 SELECTION OF ELECTRODES.
13 - B3 CARE AND STORAGE OF ELECTRODES.
13 - B4 WELDING PROCEDURES FOR GAS METAL ARC WELDING OF ALUMINIUM
13 - B5 HEALTH AND SAFETY.

Specifies requirements for aluminium and aluminium alloy electrodes for gas metal-arc welding. The classification system adopted is basically in line with ANSI/AWS A5.10 and, in general, electrodes which comply with that Standard will also be deemed to comply with this Standard.

Committee
WD-002
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 5123 2
Pages
10
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies requirements for aluminium and aluminium alloy solid electrodes for gas metal arc welding.

Obsolescent 19 February 2004

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