AWS A5.01M/A5.01

Abstract

This standard identifies various information necessary for communication between a purchaser and a supplier of welding consumables. This standard, together with an AWS, ISO, or other recognized welding consumable standard, provides a method for preparing those specific details needed for welding consumable procurement which consist of the following: <br>a) the welding consumable classification (selected from the pertinent AWS, ISO, or other applicable welding consumable standard); <br>b) the lot class (selected from Clause 4 of this standard); <br>c) the testing schedule (selected from Clause 5 of this standard). <br>Selection of the specific welding consumable classification, lot class and testing schedule will depend upon the requirements of the application for which the welding consumable is being procured.