F Number
F Number
The
grouping does not imply that base metals or filler metals
QW-431 GENERAL within a group may be indiscriminately substituted for a
The following F‐Number grouping of electrodes and metal that was used in the qualification test without con-
welding rods in Table QW-432 is based essentially on sideration of the compatibility of the base and filler me-
their usability characteristics, which fundamentally de- tals from the standpoint of metallurgical properties,
termine the ability of welders to make satisfactory welds postweld heat treatment design and service require-
with a given filler metal. This grouping is made to reduce ments, and mechanical properties.
the number of welding procedure and performance
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Table QW-432
F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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Steel and Steel Alloys (Cont'd)
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F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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Table QW-432
F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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Table QW-432
F-Numbers
Grouping of Electrodes and Welding Rods for Qualification (Cont'd)
F‐No. ASME Specification AWS Classification UNS No.
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