E7018-1H4R Tests required as per ASME II Part.C SFA-5.1

[nacer16]

Hi everybody!

For our welding work on a project, we purchased the low hydrogen electrode E7018-1H4R Ø 3.2 mm.
But the client rejected it because on the mill certificate appears just the results of chemical analysis.
The reason of the rejection is that this electrode is not conform with the requirements of the ASME Code II Part.C SFA-5.1.Tests needed: Impact - Tension - Moisture
I read this code, but I'm a little confused.

My question is as follows:
What are the required tests by this code for this electrode.

Best Regards and thanks in advance.

 

[denlow60]

you could ask a certificate from the supplier ?

Denlow .

 

[gtaw]

ASME SFA5.01 (same as AWS A5.01) is the specification on how to specify purchasing requirements for filler metals. There are several "schedules" that can be selected when ordering the filler metals. Each schedule will specify what tests must be performed by the manufacturer, the lot or batch size that must be tested, and the documentation that is deliverable to the purchaser.

If you do not provide the proper information to the vendor supplying the filler metal, you probably will not get what you need.



Best regards - Al

 

[DekDee]

nacer16,
You do not require impact tests or tensile tests for 3.2 mm E7018 electrodes - see Table 4.
You do not need moisture tests for E7018 - see below.
Regards,
DD


6. Summary of Tests
The tests required for each classification are specified
in Table 4. The purpose of these tests is to determine
the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and
soundness of the weld metal; moisture content of the
low hydrogen electrode covering; and the usability of
the electrode. The base metal for the weld test assemblies,
the welding and testing procedures to be employed,
and the results required are given in Sections
8 through 17.
The supplemental tests for absorbed moisture, in
Section 16, Absorbed Moisture Test, and diffusible
hydrogen, in Section 17, Diffusible Hydrogen Test, are
not required for classification of the low hydrogen
electrodes except for E7018M, where these are required.
See Notes j and n of Table 4.

 

[nacer16]

Hi everybody,

Thanks alot for all your responses.

Best Regards