NES 769 Approval System For Welding Consumables For Structural Steels Category 2

Ministry of Defence
Defence Standard 02-769 (NES 769)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000
Approval System For Welding

Consumables For Structural Steels
Incorporating NES 769 Category 2

Issue 4 Publication Date December 1992
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Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 769 Issue 4 dated December 1992.
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Naval Engineering Standard
NES 769
Issue 4 (Reformatted)
December 1992
APPROVAL SYSTEM FOR WELDING CONSUMABLES

FOR STRUCTURAL STEELS
This NES Supersedes

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NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 769

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APPROVAL SYSTEM FOR WELDING CONSUMABLES
FOR STRUCTURAL STEELS
The issue and use of this Standard

is authorized for use in MOD contracts
by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and
the Naval Support Command
ECROWN COPYRIGHT
Published by:
Director of Naval Architecture
Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence
Sea Systems, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB
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NES 769
SCOPE
1.
This NES defines the general requirements, production control, test procedures and approval
systems for welding consumables for use on MOD(PE) SSC structural steels.
2. It includes the additional special evaluation test requirements to be conducted by DRA

Dunfermline (Marine Division) for welding consumables intended for use with submarine
steels ie UXW, QT28, QT35, HY80 and QIN together with the requirements for consumables
intended to be used for welding MOD(PE) SSC structural steels to submarine steels.
3.
The NES lists all the currently approved welding consumables at Annex D.
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NES 769
FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1.
This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
of Defence, Director Naval Architecture (Submarines), (DNA(SM)), Section NA 115.
2.
This NES is an interim issue prior to being reissued as a Three Part Standard. It has been
reissued to update the lists of approved Welding Consumables (Appendix B) and to reflect
changes in department nomenclature.
3.
If it is found to be unsuitable for any particular requirement the Sponsor is to be informed in

writing with a copy to Director Naval Architecture (Surface Ships), (DNA(SS)), Section
NA 145, for Ship Systems and Equipment.
4.
Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments which are:
a.
not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be made to the Sponsor of the NES;
b.
directly applicable to a particular contract are to be dealt with using existing procedures
or as specified in the contract.
5.
No alteration may be made to this NES except by the issue of an authorized amendment.
6.
Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized or similar
terms means by the Ministry of Defence in writing.
7.
Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
intervals.
8.
Extracts from British Standards within this NES have been included with the permission of
the British Standards Institution.
Conditions of Release
General
9.
This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and of
its contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes all
liability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)
for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.
10.
This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of the MOD.
11.
The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder.
MOD Tender or Contract Process

12.
This NES is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
must be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
with which it is issued.
NES 769
13.
When this NES is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made of
the local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tender
or contract.
14.
When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
Related Documents
15.
In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:
a.
British Standards
British Standards Institution,

389 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 4AL
b.
Defence Standards
Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,

Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow G2 8EX
c.
Naval Engineering Standards
CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,

Dyfed SA14 8YP
d.
Other documents
Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.
Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

16.
All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.
17.
Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.
Health and Safety

Warning
18.
This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
quoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.
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CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditions of Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOD Tender or Contract Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRA Dunfermline (Marine Division) . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
SECTION
2.
2.1
2.1.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
APPROVAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrode Manufacturers Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Production Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Check Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Re-tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Welding Control Parameters (Welding Conditions
Used in Tests) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabricators Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE 2.2 WELDING CONSUMABLE
APPROVAL DATA MANUAL METAL
ARC ELECTRODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPROVAL DATA SUBMERGED ARC . . . . . . . .
APPROVAL DATA METAL INERT GAS . . . . . . . .
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.9
2.10
SECTION
3.
3.1
3.2
MANUAL METAL ARC ELECTRODES

ELECTRODE MANUFACTURERS APPROVAL
Product Control Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Requirements for all Classes of MMA
Electrodes including Hydrogen Controlled
Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.3
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.1
3.1
3.1
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SECTION
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
SECTION
5.
SUBMERGED ARC WELDING CONSUMABLES,

ELECTRODE MANUFACTURERS APPROVAL
Test Requirements for Submerged Arc Wire and
Flux Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-Run Technique All-Weld Metal . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-Run Technique V-Butt Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Square Edge Two Run Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.3
MIG WELDING CONSUMABLESELECTRODE

MANUFACTURERS APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Requirements for MIG Wire/Gas
Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-Run Technique All-Weld Metal . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-Run Technique V-Butt Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Square Edge Two Run Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.2
5.3
6.1
6.2
6.3
CONSUMABLES FOR WELDING SUBMARINE

STEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Control Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1
6.3
6.3
6.4
ANNEX
A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1
ANNEX
B.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . .
B.1
ANNEX
C.
WELD METAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

AND TEST PANEL REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . .
C.1
MOD(PE) SSC APPROVED WELDING

CONSUMABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.1
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E.1
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
SECTION
ANNEX
ANNEX
6.
D.
E.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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5.1
5.1
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1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
Batch Testing
1.2
a.
The consumables approved for use on submarine steels will be subject to batch
testing. (See Section 6.)
b.
Consumables intended to be used for welding other MOD(PE) SSC structural

steels to submarine steels will be subject to evaluation by DRA Dunfermline
(Marine Division), but will be exempt from batch testing.
Other Consumables
a.
1.3
The production use of other processes or consumables not contained within this
NES are to be subject to agreement between the fabrication and DNA(SM)
NA 115.
DRA Dunfermline (Marine Division)

a.
The tests carried out by DRA will be in conjunction with the welding
consumable manufacturer and/or the fabricator.
1.1
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1.2
NES 769
2.
APPROVAL SYSTEM
a.
The approval system is to comprise two parts:

(1)
Electrode manufacturers approval.
(2)
Fabricators approval.
2.1
Electrode Manufacturers Approval
2.1.1
General
2.2
a.
Compliance with the requirements contained in this NES will qualify the
welding consumable or combination of consumables for inclusion in the
MOD(PE) SSC approved list, contained in Annex D.
b.
Prior approval of the Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence, DNA(SM)

NA 115 is to be obtained in writing before supplying any consumables
manufactured outside the UK. Where such approval is given consumables may
be subject to batch test control.
c.
The requirements defined in Clauses 2.2a. to 2.10d. inclusive are to be met for
all processes. For the purpose of these clauses the word consumables is used to
describe:
2.4
Manual metal arc electrodes.
(2)
Submerged arc wires and fluxes.
(3)
Metal arc inert gas wires and gases or gas mixtures.
Initial Tests
a.
2.3
(1)
These comprise the initial test to which each consumable is to be subjected. It

is implicit in the electrode manufacturers certification (see Clause 3.1a., 4.1a.
and 5.1a.) that those DNA(SM) approved consumables in current production
are capable of satisfying the whole of these test requirements.
Production Control
a.
BS 639 is to apply.
b.
Each electrode manufacturer is to report to DNA(SM) NA 115, Foxhill, Bath,

the details of the normal quality control system used at each manufacturing
establishment where consumables submitted for approval are made.
Periodic Check Tests

a.
These consist of a selection of specified tests which are to be repeated at

12 monthly intervals to provide evidence that the consumables currently
produced continue to possess the properties recorded in the initial tests. Within
two months of the test panels being welded, the test results are to be submitted
to DNA(SM) NA 115, Foxhill, Bath, through the Quality Assurance
representative. Approval will be deleted for any consumable which is not tested
and reported on for any period exceeding 12 months.
b.
Consumables may be upgraded by virtue of the results of periodic check tests

and such additional tests as DNA(SM) may consider necessary.
2.1
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2.5
Re-tests
a.
2.6
Test Panels
a.
2.7
2.8
When any test specimen fails to satisfy the test requirements, twice the number
of specimens specified for the initial periodic check, or batch tests, are to be
prepared using consumables from the same batches under the original
conditions and shall be submitted to the test in which failure occurred. Where
it is necessary to change the welding conditions to attain the required
mechanical properties then a complete set of tests at the new conditions shall
be done. Provided that all the tests of the additional specimens are satisfactory
the combinations will be accepted as having passed the tests.
The preparation of test panels and test methods follow the stated
BS requirements, the base materials and acceptance/rejection criteria shall,
however, be in accordance with Annex C.
Mechanical Properties
a.
Weld Metal Mechanical Properties. The required weld metal mechanical

properties for each MOD(PE) structural steel are defined in Annex C.
b.
Where the stipulated properties are achieved for a particular material and the
other requirements of this NES are met, approval may be noted accordingly.
Where the properties for B quality steel are achieved then approval will also
be noted for mild steel. In the case of manual metal arc electrodes approval 4mm
and above will qualify smaller sizes for the same approval.
Chemical Analysis
a.
Where required within this NES chemical analysis shall be done. The sample
for analysis shall be obtained by drilling, machining or milling in such a manner
that no metal is removed from within 6.5mm of the base material. Any standard
analysing procedure may be used, but the method used shall be stated in the
report.
b.
The percentage contents of the elements shown in TABLE 2.1 is to be reported

unless otherwise agreed between DNA(SM) and the electrode manufacturer.
Elements
Material
Mild Steel
C.
Mn. Si.
P.
S.
B quality up to
12mm
B quality over
12mm
UXW, QT28, QT35,
QIN and HY80
C.
Mn. Si.
Cr.
Ni.
Mo. P.
S.
C.
Mn. Si.
Cr.
Ni.
Mo. P.
S.
C.
Mn. Si.
Ni.
Mo. V.
S.
P.
Cu.
Cr.
TABLE 2.1
c.
The sulphur and phosphorus content is not to exceed 0.05% each, except for
those consumables approved for QT35, QIN or HY80 where the sulphur and
phosphorus content shall not exceed 0.03% each.
2.2
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2.9
Welding Control Parameters (Welding Conditions Used in Tests)

a.
Full details of the welding conditions used during production of all test pieces
is to be forwarded to DNA(SM) NA 115, Foxhill, Bath, with the test results.
TABLE 2.2, TABLE 2.3 and TABLE 2.4 show the requirements in tabulated
form. Where possible, electrode manufacturers are requested to follow the
format in reporting the welding conditions and extent of testing for the various
approval groups. This information is to include:
(1)
Process.
(2)
Number of weld passes used to complete each joint.
(3)
Size or diameter of electrode or wire.
(4)
Type of gas or flux. (As required depending on process.)
(5)
The nominal heat input for each weld pass is to be defined as:
AMPS (ARC) VOLTS 103
SPEED OF TRAVEL (mmSec)
and expressed as kilojoules per millimetre (kJ/mm.)
(6)
Nozzle from weld distance. (As required depending on process.)
(7)
Method and degree of weaving used.
(8)
Wire stick out. (As required depending on process.)
(9)
Mode of metal transfer eg spray, dip or pulsed. (As required depending on

process.)
(10) Preheat temperature.

(11) Interpass temperature.
(12) The electrode manufacturer shall also provide the following information
regarding test plates:
b.
(a)
Identification No
(b)
Material
(c)
Thickness
(d)
Dimensional compliance with the relevant BS for edge preparation.

Where such dimensions are at variance with the relevant BS then
the actual dimensions shall be shown.
Approval of the consumable will normally be limited, at the discretion of

DNA(SM), NA 115, to use up to the maximum heat input equal to that used
during tests. Where the welding conditions are considered unsuitable for
production conditions, approval of the consumables will not normally be
granted.
2.3
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2.10
Fabricators Approval
a.
Prior to the use of welding in production, fabricators are to meet the following
requirements:
(1)
Consumables are to be selected from the list in Annex D. and used strictly
in accordance with the approvals of that list.
(2)
A satisfactory pre-production procedure test is to be completed in

accordance with NES 770 or NES 706.
(3)
(a)
Test plates of butt welds are to be radiographed and are to meet the
appropriate standards of NES 773.
(b)
Test plates of both fillet welds and butt welds are to be visually
examined for weld shape and soundness and meet the requirements
of NES 773.
The welding procedure is to be agreed by the MOD Quality Assurance

Representative before production work is commenced.
b.
The production use of consumables not listed in Annex D. or the use of

consumables outside the conditions listed in Annex D. are to be subject to
individual approval between the fabricator and DNA(SM), NA 115.
c.
Fabricators experienced in MOD(PE) SSC work may offer this experience as

proof that they have established satisfactory welding procedures and that the
testing required by Clause 2.10a. need not be carried out. The acceptance of
such evidence will rest with the MOD Quality Assurance Representative. No
structural welding is to be undertaken without a written procedure based on the
actual consumables selected for use.
d.
When approval is sought to use a combination of consumables such as flux and

wire for submerged arc welding whereby the flux and wire are produced by
different manufacturers, then the fabricator is responsible for the initial
approval tests and batch control tests.
2.4
NES 769
see Annex C., Note d.(2)
TABLE 2.2 WELDING CONSUMABLE APPROVAL DATA

MANUAL METAL ARC ELECTRODES
2.5
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SUBMERGED ARC
2.6
NES 769
*= see Annex C., Note d.(2)

METAL INERT GAS
2.7
NES 769
2.8
NES 769
3.
MANUAL METAL ARC ELECTRODESELECTRODE MANUFACTURERS

APPROVAL
3.1
Product Control Requirements

a.
3.2
The following requirements of BS 639 are to apply:

(1)
Classification.
(2)
Size of electrode.
(3)
Tolerance on dia of core wire.
(4)
Covering.
(5)
Packing and storage, except where specific arrangements have been made
between electrode manufacturer and DNA(SM). These are shown in
Annex D.
(6)
Marking.
(7)
Manufacturers certificate; in addition the DNA(SM) approval is to be

stated as shown in Annex D.
Test Requirements for all Classes of MMA Electrodes including Hydrogen

Controlled Electrodes
a.
b.
Initial Approval. The following tests are to be carried out by the electrode
manufacturer to determine the weld metal properties. The welding parameters
and conditions for consumables being submitted for approval in respect of QIN
type steels are to be in accordance with NES 770.
(1)
All-Weld Tensile Tests. Two all-weld tensile test specimens, one using
4mm and one using 8mm or the largest electrode submitted for approval
are to be prepared and tested in accordance with BS 639, Appendix D1
and D2.
(2)
All-Weld Impact Test. Six Charpy V-notch impact test specimens, three
using 4mm and three using 8mm or the largest size electrode submitted
for approval are to be prepared and tested in accordance with BS 639,
Appendix D1 and D3.
(3)
Chemical Analysis. Is to be taken from one of the all-weld metal

specimens prepared for the above tests.
(4)
Transverse Bend Tests. Two bend tests, one with the face and the other
with the root in tension shall be carried out for each welding position for
which the electrode is classified by the electrode manufacturer. The
method of preparation of the test pieces and test specimens and methods
of carrying out the tests are to be as defined in BS 639, Appendix E1 and
E2 (see also Clause 2.6a.)
Periodic Check Tests. The following tests are to be done by the electrode
manufacturer to meet the requirements of Clause 2.4a. The welding conditions
shall be similar in all respects to those used for the initial approval tests, these
are to be fully reported with the results.
(1)
All-weld tensile tests. In accordance with Clause 3.2a.(1)
(2)
All-weld impact tests. In accordance with Clause 3.2a.(2)
3.1
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3.2
NES 769
4.
SUBMERGED
ARC
WELDING
MANUFACTURERS APPROVAL
4.1

a.
CONSUMABLESELECTRODE
The following requirements of BS 4165 are to apply:

(1)
Definitions.
(2)
Size of wire.
(3)
Tolerance on diameter of wire (for bare wire only).
(4)
Conditions of wire.
(5)
Finish.
(6)
Copper coating.
(7)
Tensile strength.
(8)
Coils.
(9)
Coiling conditions.
(10) Flux, except that the mechanical properties of the welds are to be equated
to the requirements of this Standard.
(11) Packaging and storage, except where specific arrangements have been
made between electrode manufacturer and DNA(SM) NA 115. These are
shown in Annex D. hereof.
(12) Wire.
(13) Flux.
(14) Special conditions.
(15) Marking.
(16) Wire.
(17) Flux.
(18) Manufacturers certificate; in addition the DNA(SM) NA 115 approval is
to be stated as shown in Annex D. hereof.
4.2
Test Requirements for Submerged Arc Wire and Flux Combinations

a.
4.3
The wire and flux combination for which approval is required will for the
purpose of Clauses 4.3a. to 4.4c. be termed the consumables. The welding
parameters and conditions for combinations being submitted for approval in
respect of QIN type steels are to be in accordance with NES 770.
Initial Approval
a.
The following tests are to be carried out by the electrode manufacturer to

determine the weld metal properties. Where approval is required for a
particular flux in combination with more than one flux, separate tests are to be
carried out for each combination.
4.1
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4.4
4.5
Multi-Run Technique All-Weld Metal

a.
All-weld tensile tests. Two all-weld tensile test specimens, one using the
smallest and one using the largest wire submitted for approval, are to be
prepared and tested in accordance with BS 4165 Appendix C1 and C2.
b.
All-weld impact test. Six Charpy V-notch impact test specimens, three using
the smallest and three using the largest size wire submitted for approval, are
to be prepared and tested in accordance with BS 4165 Appendix C1 and C3.
c.
Chemical analysis. Is to be taken from one of the all-weld metal specimens

prepared for the above tests.
Multi-Run Technique V-Butt Test

a.
4.6
Transverse bend tests. Four transverse bend test specimens, two using the
smallest and two using the largest size wire submitted for approval, are to be
tested. The method of preparation of the test pieces and test specimens and
methods of carrying out the tests are to be as defined in BS 4165 Appendix D1
and D3 (see also Clause 2.6a.).
Square Edge Two Run Technique

a.
Square edge butt weld test.Where approval is required for two run square
edge preparation the following tests, in addition to those contained in Clauses
4.3a. to 4.5a., arc to be carried out. The object of these tests is to establish the
maximum material thickness that can be welded with the two run SQUARE
EDGE technique and still attain the required mechanical properties.
b.
Square edge butt weld tests are to be prepared and tested in accordance with
BS 4165 Appendix E1, E3, E4 and E5 only, subject to the exceptions stated
below:
(1)
BS 4165 Appendix E1. Methods of preparing test pieces and test

specimen. The material used for the test panels are to be in accordance
with Clause 2.6a. The MATERIAL THICKNESS is to be determined by
the electrode manufacturer as being the maximum thickness suitable for
the technique for the particular wire size involved. The longitudinal weld
tensile test is not required.
(2)
BS 4165 Appendix E3. Impact tests. Six Charpy V-notch impact

specimens are to be tested, three using 3.2mm or less diameter wire and
three using the largest size of wire submitted for approval. Where the
thickness of the base material is less than that necessary for the
preparation of standard size Charpy specimens then, assuming all other
relevant requirements of this specification are met:
(a)
the consumable may be approved for multi-run welding only, or
(b)
square edge two run approval may be given but a maximum

thickness limit will be imposed.
(3)
The alternatives (a) or (b)will be at the discretion of DNA(SM) and will be

based on the results of the other tests contained in Clauses 4.3a. to 4.6c.
(4)
BS 4165 Appendix E5. Transverse bend tests. Four test specimens are
to be bent through an angle of 180 . Two using 3.2mm or less diameter
wire and two using the largest size of wire submitted for approval.
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c.
4.7
The test plates prepared for the tests contained in Clause 4.6a. are to be
radiographed and subject to macro-examination to ensure weld soundness, bead
alignment and full penetration.

a.
The following tests are to be carried out by the electrode manufacturer to meet
the requirements of Clause 2.4a. The welding conditions are to be similar in all
respects to those used for the initial approval tests and are to be fully reported
with the results.
(1)
All-weld tensile tests. Two all-weld tensile test specimens are to be

prepared and tested in accordance with Clause 4.4a.
(2)
All-weld impact tests. Six Charpy V-notch test specimens are to be

prepared and tested in accordance with Clause 4.4b.
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4.4
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5.
MIG WELDING
APPROVAL
5.1

a.
5.2
CONSUMABLESELECTRODE
MANUFACTURERS
The following requirements of BS 2901 Part 1, are to apply:

(1)
Diameters and tolerances.
(2)
Condition of rods and wires.
(3)
Reels of wire.
(4)
Reeling conditions.
(5)
Packing, except where specific arrangements have been made between

electrode manufacturer and DNA(SM). These will be shown in Annex D.
hereof.
(6)
Marking.
(7)
Suppliers certificate; in addition the DNA(SM) approval is to be stated as

shown in Annex D. hereof.
Test Requirements for MIG Wire/Gas Combinations

a.
The physical test requirements of this section are referenced to:

BS 4165Submerged arc welding
BS 639Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding.
b.
5.3
Initial Approval
a.
5.4
5.5
Where approval is required for a wire in combination with a particular gas or

gas mixture or more than one gas or gas mixture, then separate tests are to be
carried out for each combination. Separate tests are to be carried out for each
wire submitted for approval and where specified herein for each mode of metal
transfer, eg spray, dip or pulsed.
The following tests are to be done by the electrode manufacturer to determine

the weld metal properties, the welding parameters and conditions for
combinations being submitted for approval in respect of QIN type steels are to
be in accordance with NES 770.
Multi-Run Technique All-Weld Metal

a.
All-weld tensile test. One all-weld tensile test specimen, using the largest of
the wire sizes submitted for approval, are to be prepared and tested in
accordance with BS 639 Appendix D1 and D2.
b.
All-weld impact test. Three Charpy V-notch impact test specimens, using the
largest size wire submitted for approval, are to be prepared and tested in
accordance with BS 639 Appendix D1 and D3.
c.
Chemical analysis. Is to be taken from one of the all-weld metal specimens

Multi-Run Technique V-Butt Test

a.
The physical preparation of the test pieces, from which the test specimens
required by the tests in Clauses 5.5d. and 5.5e. are made, are to follow the
requirements of BS 639 Appendix D except that the weld panels are to be
increased in length sufficiently to enable production of three Charpy V-notch
specimens (see also Clause 0311).
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5.6
b.
The smallest and largest size wire submitted for approval are to be combined
in the joint, at the root and outer layers respectively. A sealing run is to be
applied with the largest wire used and welded in the same position as the main
weld after back gouging the main weld to clean sound material.
c.
Where approval is required for positional deposition which requires the

adoption of dip transfer, then separate test panels are to be produced for each
position for which approval is sought.
d.
Transverse bend tests. Two bend tests, one with the face and one with the
root in tension, are to be taken from each panel. The tests are to be conducted
in accordance with BS 639 Appendix E1 and E2 (see also Clause 2.6a.).
e.
Impact tests. Three Charpy V-notch specimens are to be taken from each
panel. The test specimens are to be cut with the longitudinal axes transverse to
the weld axis and is to be located within 1.6mm below the surface of the main
weld. The notch is to be positioned in the centre of the weld and is to be cut in
that face of the test specimen which is perpendicular to the surface of the plate.
The specimen is then to be tested in accordance with BS EN100451.
Square Edge Two Run Technique

a.
Square edge butt weld tests. Where approval is required for two run square
edge preparation the following tests, in addition to those contained in Clauses
0605 to 5.5e., is to be carried out. The object of these tests is to establish the
maximum material thickness that can be welded with the two run square edge
technique, and still attain the required mechanical properties.
b.
Square edge butt weld tests are to be prepared and tested in accordance with
BS 4165 Appendix E1, E3, E4 and E5 only, subject to the following exceptions:
(1)
BS 4165 Appendix E1. Methods of preparing test pieces and test

specimens. The material used for the test panels is to be in accordance
with Clause 2.6a. The MATERIAL THICKNESS is to be determined by
the electrode manufacturer as being the maximum thickness suitable for
the technique for the particular wire/gas combination involved. Separate
tests are to be carried out for each size of wire for which approval is
required. The longitudinal weld tensile test is not required.
(2)
BS 4165 Appendix E3. Impact tests. Three Charpy V-notch specimens

are to be tested for the largest size of wire for which approval is required.
Where the thickness of the base material is less than that necessary for the
preparation of standard size Charpy specimen then, assuming all other
relevant requirements of this specification are met:
(a)
the wire/gas combination may be approved for multi-run welding

only, or
(b)
square edge two run approval may be given but a maximum

thickness limit will be imposed.
The alternatives (a) or (b) will be at the discretion of DNA(SM) and will be based
on the results of the other tests contained in Clauses 0604 to 0615.
(3)
c.
BS 4165 Appendix E5. Transverse bend tests. Two tests are to be done
for the largest size of wire submitted for approval. The specimens are to
be bent through 180 .
The test plates prepared for the tests contained in Clause 5.6b. are to be
radiographed and subjected to macro-examination to ensure weld soundness,
bead alignment and full penetration.
5.2
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5.7

a.
The following tests are to be carried out by the electrode manufacturer to meet
the requirements of Clause 2.4a. The welding conditions must be similar in all
respects to those used for the initial approval tests, these are to be fully reported
with the results.
(1)
All-weld tensile tests. One all-weld tensile test specimen is to be

prepared and tested in accordance with Clause 5.4a.
(2)
All-weld impact tests. Three Charpy V-notch test specimens are to be

prepared and tested in accordance with Clause 5.4b.
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5.4
NES 769
6.
CONSUMABLES FOR WELDING SUBMARINE STEELS

a.
Electrode manufacturers seeking approval for consumables in respect of

submarine steels as defined in SCOPE 2. will, in addition to completing the
electrode manufacturers tests as detailed in this NES, will be requested to
provide the following information:
(1)
A certificate for MMA consumables stating the moisture content that

relates to 5ml of diffusible hydrogen per 100 grammes of deposited weld
metal.
(2)
Baking and holding conditions for MMA consumables to achieve 5ml of

diffusible hydrogen per 100 grammes of deposited weld metal.
(3)
A diffusible hydrogen/time graph that will show the diffusible hydrogen

per 100 grammes of deposited weld metal. The weld metal is to be
deposited at 1 hourly intervals over a period of five hours. The
consumables are to have been baked in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations to achieve (1) above and removed from
holding ovens prior to commencement of welding.
Manufacturers may be requested by DNA(SM) to supply quantities of

consumables or combinations of consumables to DRA Dunfermline. The
consumables supplied will be subjected to special valuation and tests. In all
these tests the minimum and maximum values of heat input and interpass
temperatures will be used as appropriate to the steel and the welding
consumables to determine the optimum parameters within which the
consumables may be used. To obtain approval the test results are to meet the
requirements given in Annex C. and satisfy the special evaluation and tests
detailed in Clause 6.b.
b.
Special Evaluation and Tests:
NOTE:
Test panel material is to be the same as that to be used in production.
TEST 1
Usability and all positional weld metal properties.

Before proceeding with full assessment tests of a consumable, initial tests
are to be carried out by using scrap material to determine the usability of
the consumable in all positions, followed by welded panels in 38mm thick
plate of the relevant steel, with double vee preparation and a minimum
length of 305mm.
Charpy and Hounsfield tensile specimens will be taken from the panels.
Two panels are to be welded in each of the following positions, one with
minimum heat input and one with maximum heat input to determine
optimum heat input.
c.
Flat.
d.
Inclined overhead 45 .
If test results coincide with manufacturers claims, Tests 2 to 9 will be

carried out.
TEST 2
Moisture content of coating for each gauge of MMA electrode and for
submerged arc flux is to be determined in the following conditions:
e.
As received.
f.
After baking for 2 hours at 400 C to 475 C.
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TEST 3
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) weld root run cracking test.

Cracking/no cracking temperatures to be established in 38mm NRL
specimens of the relevant steel.
TEST 4
Mechanical properties. Weld two panels in the following positions:

vertical, overhead, and inclined overhead 45 . Size of test panels to be
38mm thick, 455mm 230mm with double vee preparation. Flush welds
and from each panel take:
TEST 5
g.
Four Hounsfield specimens.
h.
Two sets of three Charpy specimens.
i.
Three side bend specimens.
All weld metal properties. Weld two panels in 25mm thick plate with single
vee preparation and backing bar for Charpy specimens and two BS 18
gauge length tensiles.
j.
As welded.
k.
Stress relieved.
TEST 6
Weld pad analysis. Weld deposit 16mm square 50mm long to be made
on a mild steel base (75mm 50mm 6mm). Sample for analysis is to
be taken so that no metal is removed from within 7mm of bottom of pad.
TEST 7
Crack starter bulge explosion panels. Weld three panels, two in the flat
and one in the inclined overhead position, in 38mm thick plate,
915mm 610mm, with double vee preparation. Flush welds and from
each panel take:
TEST 8
TEST 9
l.
Crack starter bulge explosion specimen.
m.
n.
o.
Plain bulge explosion panels. Weld three panels, two in the flat and one
in the inclined overhead positions, in 38mm thick plate,
915mm 610mm, with double vee preparation. Flush welds and from
each panel take:
p.
Plain bulge specimen.
q.
r.
s.
Dropweight nil ductility transition (NDT) temperature.

Weld one panel in 38mm thick plate, 915mm 610mm with double vee
preparation, in flat position. Flush weld and from the panel take:
t.
Six dropweight specimens.
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6.1
v.
w.
x.
In each of the above tests each panel will be welded by a different welder except
in Test 5 where the all-weld metal (AWM) specimens will be welded by the same
welder.
y.
For assessing wire consumables the above tests will be carried out using spray
and pulsed arc MIG. In the submerged arc process positional welds are not
involved and only those tests involving welding in the flat position will be
carried out.
z.
All side bend specimens will be bent through an angle of 180 over a former four
times the thickness of the specimen.
aa.
Crack starter bulge explosion panels are to be given two shots and the plain
bulge explosion panels are to be given sufficient shots to reach the bulge limit
with sufficient reduction of thickness.
Batch Control
a.
6.2
u.
Consumables approved for use on the submarine steels defined in SCOPE 2., are
to be subject to batch control tests which is to be carried out on each batch which
forms part of the whole of a consignment of consumables. The results of these
tests are to be supplied by the electrode manufacturer or fabricator (see Clause
2.10d.) to the consignee and DNA(SM) NA 115, Foxhill, Bath, prior to delivery
of the consignment.
Patch Definitions
a.
For the purpose of Clause 6.1a. the following definitions define a batch of
consumables:
(1)
Manual metal arc electrodes. A batch is to consist of that finished

quantity of electrodes of the same size, made from the same dry mix
coating constituents and core wire, produced in a continuous production
operation. A change in any of these variables will constitute a change in
batch.
(2)
Submerged arc consumables:

(a)
Flux. A batch is to consist of that finished quantity of flux of the

same type, made from the same dry mix, produced in a continuous
production operation. A change in any of these variables will
constitute a change in batch.
(b)
Solid bare wire. A batch is to consist of that finished quantity of

wire of the same type, same size and made from the same cast,
produced in a continuous production operation. A change in any of
these variables will constitute a change in batch.
(c)
Cored or coated electrode. A batch is to consist of that finished

quantity of electrode of the same type, same size and made from the
same cast (for core wire, fabricated strip tube or ancillary wires)
produced in a continuous production operation with flux or coating
which is used from the same dry mix. A change in any of these
variables will constitute a change in batch.
6.3
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(3)
b.
6.3
MIG wires:
(a)
Solid bare wire. A batch is to consist of that finished quantity of

wire of the same type, same size and made from the same cast,
produced in a continuous production operation. A change in any of
these variables will constitute a change in batch.
(b)
Cored or coated electrode. A batch is to consist of that finished

quantity of electrode of the same type, same size and made from the
same cast (for core wire, fabricated strip tube or ancillary wires)
produced in a continuous production operation with flux or coating
will constitute a change in batch.
Each batch is to be identified by a separate batch number.
Batch Control Tests

a.
b.
c.
Manual Metal Arc Consumables. The following tests are to be carried out
for consumables for use on the submarine steels defined in SCOPE 2.
(1)
All-weld tensile tests. One all-weld tensile test is to be prepared and

tested in accordance with Clause 3.2a., except that separate tests are to
be carried out for each size of electrode.
(2)
All-weld impact tests. Three Charpy V-notch impact test specimens are
to be prepared and tested in accordance with Clause 3.2a., except that
separate tests are to be carried out for each size of electrode.
(3)
Chemical analysis. Is to be taken from one of the all-weld metal

specimens prepared for the above tests.
Submerged Arc Consumables. The following tests are to be carried out for
wires and flux combinations for use on the submarine steels defined in
SCOPE 2.
(1)

be carried out for each size of wire.
(2)
All-weld impact test. Three Charpy V-notch impact test specimens are
to be prepared and tested in accordance with Clause 4.4b., except that
separate tests are to be carried out for each size of wire.
(3)
Chemical analysis. Is to be taken from the all-weld metal specimen

Metal Inert Gas Consumables. The following tests are to be carried out for
wire/gas combinations for use on the submarine steels defined in SCOPE 2.
(1)

be carried out for each size of wire.
(2)
All-weld impact tests. Three Charpy V-notch impact test specimens are
to be prepared and tested in accordance with Clause 5.4b., except that
separate tests are to be carried out for each size of wire.
(3)
Chemical analysis. Is to be taken from all-weld metal specimens

6.4
NES 769
ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.1
The following documents are referred to in this NES:

See Clause
BS EN 100021
Methods for tensile testing of materials
6.b.
BS EN 100451
Part 2: Charpy V-notch impact test on

metals
Specification for covered carbon
manganese steel electrodes for manual
metal arc welding
5.5e.
5.1a.
BS 4165
Part 1: Filler rods and wires for gas

shielded arc weldingFerritic Steels
Specification for electrode wires and
fluxes for the submerged arc welding of
carbon steel and medium tensile steel
NES 706
Welding and fabrication of ship structure
2.10a.
NES 770
Welding and fabrication QIN HY80, and

QT35 steels
Part 1: General
Part 2: Approval of Welding Procedures
for Submarine Construction
2.10a., 3.2a.,
4.2a., 5.3a.,
Annex C.,
Annex D.,
List 1, Sheet
List 2, Sheet
List 4, Sheet
List 6, Sheet
BS 639
BS 2901
2.2a., 3.1a.,
3.2a., 5.2a.,
5.4a., 5.4b.,
5.5a., 5.5d.
Annex C.
4.1a., 4.4a.,
4.4b., 4.5a.,
4.6b., 5.2a.,
5.4c., 5.6b.
6,
4,
4,
1
*NES 773
Minimum acceptance standards for
(DG Ships/G/10000) welded joints in HM Ships and
Submarines
2.10a.
DG Ships 8081
Carbon steel castings
ADSPEC 1100
General Carbon Steel Forgings
Annex D.,
List 1, Sheet 3
Annex D.,
List 1, Sheet 3,
4, 6 and 7
* Not yet published
A.1
ANNEX A.
NES 769
ANNEX A.
A.2
NES 769
ANNEX B.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
B.1
There are no Definitions and Abbreviations for this NES.
B.1
ANNEX B.
NES 769
ANNEX B.
B.2
ANNEX C.
NES 769
ANNEX C.
WELD METAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND TEST PANEL REQUIREMENTS
C.1
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NOTES TO ANNEX C.
Note a. Tensile Testing Acceptance/R ejection
The average of the yield strength values of the multi-run welds and the
yield strength value of the all weld metal specimen are to be within the
range specified in Annex C.
Note b. Charpy Testing Acceptance/R ejection
If the average of the three impact values for either or both sets of
specimens fails to comply with the specified minimum requirement, three
additional specimens from each set may be prepared and tested. The
results may be added to those previously obtained to form a new average
which is to comply with the minimum value specified in table or the test
will be deemed a failure.
Note c. BEND TESTING ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION
(1)
Manual metal arc welds. The test specimen is to be bent through an

angle of 180 over a former having a diameter equal to three times the
thickness of the specimen for mild steel approval and four times the
thickness of the specimen for higher strength approval.
(2)
MIG and submerged act welds. The test specimens are to be bent
through an angle of 120 over a former having a diameter equal to three
times the thickness of the specimen for mild steel approval and four times
the thickness for higher strength approvals. For QIN steels the specimens
are to be bent through an angle of 180 .
(3)
The consumables comply with the test if, on completion no crack or defect
on the outer surface of the specimen is greater than 3mm measured across
the test specimen of 1.6mm measured along the length of the test
specimen. Premature failure at corners of the test specimen will not be
cause for rejection.
Note d. V BUTT MULTI-RUN PANELS POSITIONS

(1)
Panels are to be welded for each welding position for which the
consumable is classified by the electrode manufacturer except that when
the electrode is classified for welding in the flat position only, two are
required, and that when the consumable is classified for
horizontal-vertical and vertical positions, a test in the horizontal-vertical
position will not be required. (See BS 639, Appendix E, Table 6 for MMA).
(2)
The test panel for the vertical position is to be welded using the upward
method unless the manufacturer specifically recommends that only the
downward method is to be used. If both methods are recommended, test
panels welded by each method are to be used.
Note e. QIN and HY80 Acceptance

The properties quoted are for consumables approved for QIN and HY80
welds in submarines refits excluding TSSBN, SSK and SSN17 onwards.
For all QIN and HY80 welds in new construction welds category 1, 2, 3 and
4 (NES 770) and in submarine refits other than above the following
minimum properties are required: Yield 550N/mm2 with 20% elongation
and Charpy values of 50 joules at 50 .
ANNEX C.
C.2
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ANNEX D.
MOD(PE) SSC APPROVED WELDING CONSUMABLES
D.1
This Annex lists the welding consumables currently approved for use with MOD(PE)
structural steels.
D.2
Selection of welding consumables for use on forgings, castings, and the obsolete steels,
which are not shown in this Annex, shall be in accordance with the following except
that the welding of S, SU, D, D1 and DW quality steels shall be limited to the manual
metal arc welding process.
APPROVAL GROUPS AS SHOWN IN ANNEX D.
MS up to
25mm
B and BX
quality up to
12mm or MS
up to 25mm
B and BX
quality Over
12mm or MS
over 25mm
QT28
QIN &
HY80
HYDROGEN CONTROLLED
ONLY
OBSOLETE
STEELS
Any
Thickness
Up to 12mm
Up to 12mm
Up to 12mm
Up to 12mm
Over 12mm
Over 12mm
Over 12mm
Over 12mm
Up to 12mm
ADSPEC 1100
Class I
Class II
Class III
Any thickness
Any thickness
Class IV
Any
Thickness
Any thickness
QT35
S
SU
DW
A
D & D1
FORGINGS
Any
Thickness
CASTINGS
DG SHIPS 8081
General
purpose
D.3
For materials not covered by the above, or for dissimilar metal combinations or
cladding applications, only those welding consumables contained in approved weld
procedures or other directive or as advised by DNA(SM) are to be used.
D.4
Heat input ranges or maximum values have been shown for each welding consumable.
Welding parameters are to aim at approaching, but not exceeding, the maximum
values shown.
D.1
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 1
PROCESS
MATERIAL
MANUAL METAL ARC (MMA)

Mild Steel up to and including 25mm thickness
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Min Max
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Celtian
3.25 5.0
FHOVD
ESAB Ltd
OK Femax 180R
OK Silkmat
OK Versimat
OK Versitrude 46.58
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
5.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
FHf
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
PHILIPS ELECTRIC
ARC WELDING LTD
Philips 68
Philips 48G
Philips C23S
Philips C23X
2.5
5.0
3.25 6.0
3.25 6.0
5.0
FVd
FHVO
FHf
FHf
1.6
2.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
5.0
FHf
FHVO
VD
3.25 6.0
3.25 6.0
3.25 6.0
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
ORLIKON LTD
Fincord
Fincord M
Supercord
WELDING RODS LTD
WRX 60
WRX 21
WRX 6013
ANNEX D.
D.2
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Electrodes to be
used at a natural
burn off rate
without excessive
weaving.
Formerley
Smoothway
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 2
MOD(PE) APPROVED WELDING CONSUMABLES
PROCESS
MATERIAL

B & BX Quality up to 12mm thickness and Mild
Steel up to and including 25mm thickness. Obsolete Steels
S SU, DW and A Quality Steels up to 12mm thickness
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Min Max
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Ferromax
Fastex 5
Ferrolux 7024
Vodex
Vortic Marine
Zodian Marine
Speedex
Ferrex Universal
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FH
FHVO
ESAB Ltd
OK Mildtrode 46.00
OK Unitrode
3.25 6.0
3.25 6.0
FHVO
FHVO
LINCOLN ELECTRIC
LTD
Normend T
V117
Vertend
3.25 6.3
3.25 6.0
3.25 6.0
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
PHILIPS
ELECTRICAL ARC
WELDING LTD
45G
45G
48
78
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
6.3
6.3
6.0
6.0
D.3
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Electrodes to be
used at Heat
input 3.0kJmm
max.
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 2 continued

PROCESS
MATERIAL

B & BX Quality up to 12mm thickness and Mild
Steel up to and including 25mm thickness. Obsolete Steels
S SU, DW and A Quality Steels up to 12mm thickness
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
Min Max
WELDING RODS LTD
Easyway
Ferrod 2
Autoferrod 3
Ferrod 3
WRX 25M
WRX 30
WRX 40
Ferrod 170
WRX 50
WRX 45
WRX 70
3.25
3.25
4.00
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
5.0
OERLIKON
WELDING LTD
Fabacito 7028
ANNEX D.
D.4
FHVO
F
F
FHV
FHVO
FHVO
Fhf
FHVO
FHVO
Vd
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Electrodes to be
used at a natural
burn-off rate
without excessive
weaving.
Heat input not to
exceed 3.0kJ/mm.
REMARKS
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 3
PROCESS
MANUAL METAL ARCHydrogen Controlled only.
MATERIAL
Forgings to ADSPEC 1100 Classes 1 and 11. General

Purpose Castings to DGS 8081.
B and BX Quality over 12mm thickness and Mild Steel over 25mm thickness.
Obsolete Steels S, SU, DW and Quality over 12mm thickness
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Min Max
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Crestex
Fortex 7018
Ferex 7018LT
Ferex 7016
Ferex STF
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
2.5
5.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
FVD
FVHO
FVHO
FHVO
FHVO
ESAB LTD
OK Hytrode 70161
OK Unitrode 48.04
OK Unitrode 7018LT
OK Hytrode 70162
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
FHVO
FHf
FHVO
FHV
PHILIPS
ELECTRICAL ARC
WELDING LTD
Philips 36G
Philips C16
Philips 27
Philips 55G
Philips 56S
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25
6.3
6.0
5.0
6.0
6.0
FHVO
FH
FVD
FHVO
FHVO
WELDING RODS LTD

LF 40
LOWHYDROD No 2
WRX 7016
WR LF51
3.25
3.25
2.5
3.25
6.0
6.0
6.0
5.0
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FVD
LINCOLN ELECTRIC
LTD
Ultraweld 70
2.5
6.0
FHV
D.5
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturerss
manufacturer
recommendations.
Electrodes to be
used at a natural
burn-off rate
without excessive
weaving.
Heat input
1.0/2.5kJmm.
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 4
PROCESS
MATERIAL
MANUAL METAL ARCHydrogen Controlled only. All

electrodes are to be supplied in sealed (Non Vacuum)
containers.
QT 28.
Forgings to ADSPEC 1100 Class III
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Min Max
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Fortex B
ESAB LTD
Tensitrode 55
ANNEX D.
3.25 6.0
3.25 6.0
D.6
FHVO
FHVO
Batch test
certificate
required.
Not
suitable to
Stress
Relief
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Electrodes to be
B t h test
t t
used at a natural Batch
certificate
burn-off rate
required
without excessive
weaving.
Heat input
1.18/2.17kJ/mm
max.
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 5
PROCESS
MATERIAL
MANUAL METAL ARCHydrogen Controlled only.

UXW and Fillet Welds of UXW frames to QT 28 pressure
hull
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Min Max
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Ferex 7018LT
3.25 6.0
D.7
FHVO
Current values to
Batch test
be in accordance
certificate
with the
required.
manufacturer
manufacturerss
recommendations.
Electrodes to be
used at a natural
burn-off rate
without excessive
weaving.
Heat input
1.18/2.17KJ/mm.
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 6
PROCESS

electrodes shall be supplied in sealed (Non Vacuum)
containers.
MATERIAL
QIN and HY80. Forgings to ADSPEC 1100 Class IV

Obsolete Steel QT35.
APPROVAL
(A) New construction weld categories 1,2,3 and 4 (NES 770)

(B) Submarine refits.
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Min Max
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
3.25 5.0
FHVO
1.8/2.8
Babcock 11018
3.25 5.0
FV
F = 2.5
V = 2.13
Babcock 9018 (QIN)
3.25 4.0
FHVO
1.2/2.07
3.25 5.0
1.32.5
3.25 5.0
FHVO
1.16/2.7
FORTREX NQ1
(9016 Type)
3.25mm
diam to be
used for
root runs
only. Can
be used on
castings
with
PWHT
BABCOCK WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
METRODE WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
3NICR MOB
LINCOLN WELD RO
LTD
Lincoln Weld Ro
(9106 Type)
ANNEX D.
D.8
For use on
castings,
extruded or
rolled
frames
prior to
quench and
temper
cycle is
carried out
NES 769
LIST 1SHEET 7
PROCESS

electrodes shall be supplied in sealed (Non Vacuum)
containers.
MATERIAL
QIN and HY80. Forgings to ADSPEC 1100 Class IV

Obsolete Steel QT35.
APPROVAL
Submarine refits ex. TSSBN, SSK, SSN17 onwards

APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER and
Electrode Name
Electrode
size
(mm)
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Min Max
PHILIPS
ELECTRICAL ARC
WELDING LTD
Philips 108 (Dutch
Manufacture)
3.25 6.0
FHVO
Philips 118 (Dutch

Manufacture)
OERLIKON
WELDING LTD
3.25 6.0
FHVO
Tenacito 11018M
4.0
FHVO
3.25 5.0
FV
4.0
FHVO
BABCOCK WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Babcock 11018
F = 2.5
V = 2.13
METRODE
PRODUCTS LTD
11018M
5.0
D.9
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 2SHEET 1
PROCESS
SUBMERGED ARC
APPROVAL
LIMIT
MULTIPASS AND FILLED WELDS
MATERIAL
MILD STEEL UP TO AND INCLUDING 25mm MAX

THICKNESS
MANUFACTURER and
Wire/Flux Names
APPROVALS
Wire size
mm
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Bostrand S2/
Muraflex A50
Bostrand S4/
Muraflux A50
Muraflux A80
BX 200
Satinarc
ANNEX D.
2.4
3.2
4.0
5.0
FHf
FHf
FHf
FHf
2.4
3.2
4.0
5.0
FHf
Bostrand S1/
Satinarc BX10
2.4
3.2
4.0
5.0
FHf
Bostrand S2/
Muraflux 1009
5.0
FHf
D.10
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations
REMARKS
NES 769
LIST 2SHEET 2
PROCESS
Submerged arc
MATERIAL
Multi-pass and fillet welds
APPROVAL
B Quality 12mm thickness max, and Mild Steel up to and

including 25mm Max thickness, etc
MANUFACTURER and
Wire/Flux Names
APPROVALS
Wire size
mm
Welding
Position
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Bostrand S2/
Satinarc BX 200 2.4
3.2
4.0
5.0
FHf
FHf
FHf
FHf
D.11
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Heat Input
0.3kJ/mm max.
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 2SHEET 3
PROCESS
Submerged Arc
APPROVED
LIMIT
Multipass and fillet welds
MATERIAL
B and BX Quality over 12mm and Mild Steel over 25mm
MANUFACTURER and
Wire/Flux Names
APPROVALS
Wire size
mm
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Bostrand WB3/
Satinarc BX 300
Bostrand S2/
Satinarc BX 200
3.2
4.0
FHf
2.4
3.2
4.0
5.0
FHf
FHf
FHf
FHf
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Heat Input
1.0/2.5kJ/mm.
ES AB LTD
OK Autorod 53/OK
Flux 10.71
OK Autorod 53/OK
Flux 10.62
OK Autorod S2Si/OK
Flux 10.71
ANNEX D.
2.5
5.0
2.5
FHf
2.5
FHf
FHf
D.12
REMARKS
NES 769
LIST 2SHEET 4
PROCESS
SUBMERGED ARC
APPROVAL
QIN and HY80
MATERIAL
Multipass and Filled Welds in:

(A) New Construction welds categories 1, 2, 3 and 4
(NES 770)
(B) Submarine refits
MANUFACTURER and
Wire/Flux Name
APPROVALS
Wire size
mm
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
OERLIKON
WELDING LTD
1.2/2.2
OES3 wire
OP121TT flux
4.0
FHf
D.13
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 2SHEET 5
PROCESS
SUBMERGED ARC
APPROVAL
LIMIT
Multipass and Filled Welds in ex TSSBN, SSK, SSN17

onwards
MATERIAL
QIN and HY80
MANUFACTURER and
Wire/Flux Name
APPROVALS
Wire size
mm
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
OERLIKON
WELDING LTD
OES3 NI MO1
Wire OP41 TT
Flux
4.0
FHf
1.2/2.2
1.6
FHf
1.18/2.17
LINDE
Linde M188
wire OP41TT
flux
ANNEX D.
D.14
REMARKS
1. Approval
covers
German
produced
wire only
2. Current
not to
exceed 500
amps
1.
Fabricator
to supply
batch test
certificates
2.
DNA(SM)
prior
approval
before
being used.
3. Heat
treatment
not
permitted
4. Current
not to
exceed 500
amps
NES 769
LIST 3SHEET 1
PROCESS
Submerged arc
APPROVAL
LIMIT
Square edge two-run butt welds
MATERIAL
B and BX quality and/or Mild Steel to thickness approved

below
MANUFACTURER and
Wire/Flux Name
ESAB LTD
OK Autorod S3/OK
Flux 10.71
APPROVALS
Wire size
mm
2.5
Welding
Position
12mm
Heat Input
kJ/mm
2.5/3.3
REMARKS
550 Amps
31 Arc
Volts
MS only
D.15
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 4SHEET 1
PROCESS
Metal Arc inert gas shielded
APPROVAL
LIMIT
MATERIAL
Mild Steel up to and including 25mm max

APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER
and Wire/Flux Name
Wire
size
mm
Arc Welding
Mode Position
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
REMARKS
Bostrand LW1/CO2*
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.6
Dip
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
FHVO
FHf
FHf
HV
FHf
Co-o-Mig 57/
Argoshield 5
Argoshield 20
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.4
5.0
Spray
Dip
Spray
Spray
spray
FHf
HVO
FHf
FHf
FHf
*Argoshield
5 or
Argoshield
20 may be
used in lieu
Current values to
of CO2
be in accordance
with the
+ Bostrand
manufacturers
BW1
recommendations
(Uncoppered)
may be used
in lieu
0.8 to 1.2
sizes only
FHf
HV
FHf
FV
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations
Fusarc No 1/CO2*
LINCOLN
ELECTRIC LTD
C.3/CO2
ANNEX D.
Heat Input
kJ/mm
1.2
1.2
1.6
1.6
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
D.16
NES 769
LIST 4SHEET 2
PROCESS
Metal-arc inert gas shielded
APPROVAL
LIMIT
MATERIAL
B quality up to 12mm thickness max and Mild Steel up to

25mm
MANUFACTURER
and Wire Name/Gas
Shield
APPROVALS
Wire
size
mm
Arc Welding
Heat Input kJ/mm
Mode Position
REMARKS
*Argoshield
5 or
Argoshield
20 may be
used in lieu
of CO2
JOHN PRING AND
SON LTD
Golring/CO2
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.6
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
FHf
HVO
FHf
HVO
FHf
Bostrand LW1/CO2* 0.8

1.0
+
1.2
1.2
1.6
Dip
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
FHVO
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.6
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
Spray
FHf
HV
FHf
HV
FHf
FHf
1.2
2.4
Spray FHf
Spray FHf
Also known
as Migmaster
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
NATIONAL
STANDARD CO
LTD
NS118 Copper
Free/CO 2*
or Argoshield 5
OERLIKON
WELDING LTD
Fluxofil 31/
Argoshield 20
D.17
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Heat Input
3 0kJ/mm max.
3.0kJ/mm
max
+ BW1
(Uncoppered)
May be used
in lieu
0.81.2 sizes
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 4SHEET 3
PROCESS
ANNEX D.
Metal-arc inert gas shielded
APPROVAL
LIMIT
MATERIAL
B and BX quality over 12mm and Mild Steel over 25mm

thickness
D.18
NES 769
MANUFACTURER
and Wire Name/Gas
Shield
APPROVALS
Wire
size
mm
Arc Welding
Heat Input kJ/mm
Mode Position
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
*Argoshield
5 or
Argoshield
20 may be
used in lieu
of CO2
Bostrand LW1/
Argoshield 5
1.2
1.6
Spray FHf
Spray FHf
Bostrand LW1/
Argoshield 20
1.2
Spray FHf
Cor-o-fil B.55/
Argoshield 20
1.6
2.4
Spray FHf
Spray FHf
Cor-o-fil B.55/CO2*
1.6
2.4
3.2
Dip
HV
Spray FHf
Spray FHf
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
Dip
FHVO
FHf
FHVO
FHf
FHf
FHf
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
FHeV
FHf
FHfV
FHf
FHfV
FHf
FV
FH
PHILIPS
ELECTRICAL ARC 0.8
0.9
WELDING LTD
1.0
PZ 6000/CO2
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.6
PZ 6008/CO2
1.2
1.6
Dip
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
Spray
Spray
HV
HV
FHf
HV
FHf
HV
FHf
FHf
FHf
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
Dip
Spray
FHVO
FHf
FHVO
FHf
FHf
FHf
REMARKS
+BW1
(Uncoppered)
May be used
in lieu of
LW1 0.81.2
sizes.
ESAB LTD
OK Autorod
12.51/CO2*
GREENGROVE
WELDING WIRES
LTD
GL14/CO2
LINCOLN
ELECTRIC LTD
C2/CO2*
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
D.19
Current values to
be in accordance
with the
manufacturers
recommendations.
Heat Input
1.0/2.5kJ/mm
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 4SHEET 4
PROCESS
GAS SHIELDED METAL ARCSOLID WIRES
APPROVAL
LIMIT
Mulitpass and fillet welds in

(A) New construction weld categories 1, 2, 3 and 4
(NES 770) (B) Submarine refits
MATERIAL
QIN and HY80
MANUFACTURER
and Wire Name/Gas
Shield
APPROVALS
Wire
size
mm
Arc
Mode
Welding
Heat Input kJ/mm
Position
LINDE
Linde 95 wire,
Argon 95%
CO2 gas
ANNEX D.
1.2
pulsed FHVO
D.20
2.9/3.5
REMARKS
NES 769
LIST 4SHEET 5
PROCESS
GAS SHIELD METAL ARCSOLID WIRES
APPROVAL
LIMIT
Multipass and fillet welds for submarine refits ex

TSSBN, SSK, SSN17 onwards
MATERIAL
QIN and HY80
MANUFACTURER
and Wire
Name/Gas shield
APPROVALS
Wire
size
mm
LINDE
1.2
Linde 95 wire,
Argon 98%,
Oxygen 2% gas
Arc
Mode
Welding
Position
Pulsed
FHVO
with
synergic
control
Heat Input
kJ/mm
2.9/3.5
1.6
Spray
FHf
1.18/2.17
1.2
Pulsed
2.2
1.6
Spray
2.2
REMARKS
Use confined
to GEC
AWP
machine.
US WELDING
WIRE
ER100S1 wire
Argon 98%
Oxygen 2% gas
D.21
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 5SHEET 1
PROCESS
Self-ShieldedArc Process
APPROVAL
LIMIT
MATERIAL
B quality up to and including 12mm thickness max and

Mild Steel up to and including 25mm max thickness.
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER
and Wire Name
Wire
size
mm
Welding
Position
Heat Input kJ/mm

max
Current values to be
in accordance with
the manufacturers
recommendations.
ANNEX D.
D.22
REMARKS
NES 769
LIST 5SHEET 2
PROCESS
Self-ShieldedArc Process
APPROVAL
LIMIT
MATERIAL
B and BX quality over 12mm thick and Mild Steel over

25mm thick.
APPROVALS
MANUFACTURER
and Wire Name
Wire
size
mm
Welding
Position
Heat Input kJ/mm

max
REMARKS
MUREX WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
Seamac
5.0
FHf
1.0/2.5
Current values to be
in accordance with
the manufacturers
recommendations.
D.23
ANNEX D.
NES 769
LIST 6SHEET 1
PROCESS
GAS SHIELDED METAL ARCCORED WIRE
APPROVAL
LIMIT
Multi-pass and fillet welds in

(A) New Construction weld categories 1, 2, 3 and 4
(NES 770)
(B) Submarine refits
MATERIAL
QIN and HY80
MANUFACTURER
Wire Name/Gas
Shield
APPROVALS
Wire
size
mm
Arc
Mode
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
ALLOY RODS LTD

Dual Shield II
101 TM wire,
Argon 95%, CO2
5% gas (semi
automatic)
1.2
Spray
FHVO
2.0/2.7
Dual Shield II
101TM wire
Argon 95%, CO2
5% gas
(Mechanized)
1.2
Spray
FHf
3.8/4.5
Corofil NQ1
wire Argon 95%,
CO2 gas
1.2
Spray
FHVO
B65 wire
Argon 95%, CO2
5% gas
1.6
Spray
FHV
MUREX
WELDING
PRODUCTS LTD
ANNEX D.
D.24
REMARKS
NES 769
LIST 6SHEET 2
PROCESS
GAS SHIELDED METAL ARCCORED WIRE
APPROVAL
LIMIT
Multipass and fillet welds for submarine refits ex TSSBN,

SSK SSN17 onwards
MATERIAL
QIN and HY80
MANUFACTURER
Wire Name/Gas
Shield
APPROVALS
Wire
size
mm
Arc
Mode
Welding
Position
Heat Input
kJ/mm
REMARKS
ALLOY RODS LTD

Dual Shield II101 TM wire,
Argon
95%, CO2
5% gas electrode
positive)
1.6
Spray
2.2
1.2
Spray
2.2
D.25
ANNEX D.
NES 769
ANNEX D.
D.26
NES 769
ANNEX E.
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST
STATEMENT OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TITLE ............................
REFERENCE ............................
Notes:
1.
This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval

Engineering Standard are consulted when preparing a Statement of
Technical Requirements for a particular application.
Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific
data is to be added are included in the Check List.
List
Each item is to be marked either
2.
3.
= included
NA
= not applicable
CHECK
CHECK
No
1
Consumables may be upgraded by virtue of
the results of periodic check tests and such
additional tests as DNA(SM) NA 115 may
consider necessary.
CLAUSE
No
2.4b.
Approval of the consumable will normally

be limited at the discretion of Ship
Department.
2.9b.
The production use or use of consumables

outside the conditions listed in Annex D.
shall be subject to individual approval
between fabricator and DNA(SM) NA 115.
2.10b.
Selection of alternative types of Charpy

specimens, if necessary to be given.
4.6b.
E.1
! or NA
ANNEX E.
NES 769
ANNEX E.
E.2
NES 769
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
All-weld impact tests, 3.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 6.4
All-weld tensile tests, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 6.4
B
Batch control, 6.3
Batch control tests, 1.1, 6.4
Batch definitions, 6.3, 6.4
C
Chemical analysis, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.4
D
DRA Dunfermline, 1.1
E
Electrode manufacturers approval, 2.1
Evaluation, 1.1
F
Fabricators approval, 2.3, 2.4
H
Health and Safety, vi
I
Impact tests, 5.2
Initial approval, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
Initial tests, 2.1
M
Mechanical properties, 2.2
MIG wire/gas combinations, test requirements, 5.1, 6.4
MMA electrodes, test requirements, 3.1, 6.4
Multi-run technique all-weld metal, 4.2, 5.1
Multi-run technique V-butt test, 5.1, 5.2
INDEX.1
INDEX
NES 769
P
Periodic check tests, 2.1, 3.1, 4.3, 5.3
Product control requirements, 1.1, 3.1
Production control, 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1
R
Re-tests, 2.2
S
Special evaluation tests, 6.1
Square edge butt tests, 4.2
Square edge two run technique, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2
Submerged arc wire and flux combinationstest requirements, 4.1, 6.4
T
Test panels, 2.2
Transverse bend tests, 3.1, 4.2, 5.2
W
Weld metal mechanical properties, 2.2
Welding control parameters, 2.3
INDEX
INDEX.2
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Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-769 (NES 769)

Approval System For Welding

Incorporating NES 769 Category 2

Signature and Date

Naval Engineering Standard

APPROVAL SYSTEM FOR WELDING CONSUMABLES

This NES Supersedes

NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 769

The issue and use of this Standard

2. It includes the additional special evaluation test requirements to be conducted by DRA

If it is found to be unsuitable for any particular requirement the Sponsor is to be informed in

MOD Tender or Contract Process

British Standards Institution,

Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,

Naval Engineering Standards

CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,

Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

Health and Safety

MANUAL METAL ARC ELECTRODES

SUBMERGED ARC WELDING CONSUMABLES,

MIG WELDING CONSUMABLESELECTRODE

CONSUMABLES FOR WELDING SUBMARINE

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . .

WELD METAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

MOD(PE) SSC APPROVED WELDING

PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consumables intended to be used for welding other MOD(PE) SSC structural

DRA Dunfermline (Marine Division)

The approval system is to comprise two parts:

Electrode manufacturers approval.

Electrode Manufacturers Approval

Prior approval of the Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence, DNA(SM)

Manual metal arc electrodes.

Submerged arc wires and fluxes.

Metal arc inert gas wires and gases or gas mixtures.

These comprise the initial test to which each consumable is to be subjected. It

Each electrode manufacturer is to report to DNA(SM) NA 115, Foxhill, Bath,

Periodic Check Tests

These consist of a selection of specified tests which are to be repeated at

Consumables may be upgraded by virtue of the results of periodic check tests

Weld Metal Mechanical Properties. The required weld metal mechanical

The percentage contents of the elements shown in TABLE 2.1 is to be reported

Welding Control Parameters (Welding Conditions Used in Tests)

Number of weld passes used to complete each joint.

Size or diameter of electrode or wire.

Type of gas or flux. (As required depending on process.)

Nozzle from weld distance. (As required depending on process.)

Method and degree of weaving used.

Wire stick out. (As required depending on process.)

Mode of metal transfer eg spray, dip or pulsed. (As required depending on

(10) Preheat temperature.

Dimensional compliance with the relevant BS for edge preparation.

Approval of the consumable will normally be limited, at the discretion of

A satisfactory pre-production procedure test is to be completed in

The welding procedure is to be agreed by the MOD Quality Assurance

The production use of consumables not listed in Annex D. or the use of

Fabricators experienced in MOD(PE) SSC work may offer this experience as

When approval is sought to use a combination of consumables such as flux and

see Annex C., Note d.(2)

TABLE 2.2 WELDING CONSUMABLE APPROVAL DATA

TABLE 2.3 WELDING CONSUMABLE APPROVAL DATA