AWS A5.30/A5.30M PDF

This specification prescribes requirements for the classification of consumable inserts. Several historical chemical compositions are included in this specification, and other chemical compositions are by reference to corresponding AWS A5 solid wire specifications. Consumable inserts are most often used for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), but also may be used with any other welding process for which they are found suitable. Shapes and dimensional requirements are included in this specification, as well as packaging and testing requirements.

This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). The latter are shown within brackets [ ] or in appropriate columns in tables.

Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this standard; some safety and health information is provided, but such issues are not fully addressed herein. Some safety and health information can be found in Annex A Clauses A5 and A10. Safety and health information is available from the following sources:

American Welding Society:

(1) ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes

(2) AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets

(3) Other safety and health information on the AWS website

Material or Equipment Manufacturers:

(1) Safety Data Sheets supplied by materials manufacturers

(2) Operating Manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers

Applicable Regulatory Agencies

Work performed in accordance with this standard may involve the use of materials that have been deemed hazardous and may involve operations or equipment that may cause injury or death. This standard does not purport to address all safety and health risks that may be encountered. The user of this standard should establish an appropriate safety program to address such risks as well as to meet applicable regulatory requirements. ANSI Z49.1 should be considered when developing the safety program.