BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

14532-3:2004

Welding
consumables Test
methods and quality
requirements
Part 3: Conformity assessment of wire
electrodes, wires and rods for welding
of aluminium alloys

The European Standard EN 14532-3:2004 has the status of a

British Standard

ICS 25.160.20

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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14532-3
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM November 2004

ICS 25.160.20

English version

Welding consumables - Test methods and quality requirements -

Part 3: Conformity assessment of wire electrodes, wires and
rods for welding of aluminium alloys
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conformit des fils lectrodes, fils et baguettes pour le von Drahtelektoden, Drhte und Stbe zum Schweien von
soudage des alliages d'aluminium Aluminiumlegierungen

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CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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Contents

page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................7
4 Applicable procedures for conformity assessment...................................................................................7
5 Type qualification test ...................................................................................................................................7
5.1 General............................................................................................................................................................7
5.2 Necessary information ..................................................................................................................................7
5.3 Testing of the product ...................................................................................................................................7
5.3.1 Testing to demonstrate applicability ...........................................................................................................7
5.3.2 Sampling for verification of product physical characteristics..................................................................8
5.3.3 Chemical composition of the product .........................................................................................................8
5.3.4 Marking of products ......................................................................................................................................8
6 Testing ............................................................................................................................................................8
6.1 Testing of deposited metal ...........................................................................................................................8
6.1.1 General............................................................................................................................................................8
6.1.2 Parent metals .................................................................................................................................................8
6.1.3 Type and dimensions of the test piece .......................................................................................................8
6.1.4 Welding conditions........................................................................................................................................9
6.2 Testing of welded joints..............................................................................................................................10
6.2.1 Parent metals ...............................................................................................................................................10
6.2.2 Type and dimensions of the test pieces ...................................................................................................10
6.2.3 Welding conditions......................................................................................................................................11
6.2.4 Destructive tests ..........................................................................................................................................12
7 Retests ..........................................................................................................................................................14
8 Range of qualification .................................................................................................................................14
8.1 Parent metals ...............................................................................................................................................14
8.2 Welding positions ........................................................................................................................................14
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8.4 Diameter range.............................................................................................................................................14

8.5 Maximum temperature ................................................................................................................................14
8.6 Minimum temperature .................................................................................................................................14
8.7 Material thickness........................................................................................................................................14
9 Type qualification test report .....................................................................................................................14
10 Certificate .....................................................................................................................................................15
11 Extension of the range of qualification .....................................................................................................15
12 Modification of the welding consumable ..................................................................................................15
13 Transfer of qualification..............................................................................................................................15
14 Prolongation of qualification ......................................................................................................................15
Annex A (informative) Type qualification tests Overview ................................................................................16
Annex B (normative) Roughness of the product.................................................................................................17
Annex C (normative) Parent metal groups...........................................................................................................18
Annex D (informative) Suggested qualification test report................................................................................20
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D.1 Extent of qualification applied for by manufacturer ................................................................................ 20

D.1.1 Parent metals ............................................................................................................................................... 20
D.1.2 Product dimensions .................................................................................................................................... 20
D.1.3 Type of current and polarity ....................................................................................................................... 20
D.1.4 Welding positions........................................................................................................................................ 20
D.1.5 Other specific product information ........................................................................................................... 20
D.2 Manufacturer's data..................................................................................................................................... 20
D.2.1 Scope of qualification applied for by the manufacturer or supplier ...................................................... 20
D.2.2 Brand and product name, marking where applicable.............................................................................. 20
D.2.3 EN standard designation ............................................................................................................................ 20
D.2.4 Limits of chemical composition of the product ....................................................................................... 20
D.3 Testing .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
D.3.1 Testing of product ....................................................................................................................................... 20
D.3.2 Testing of deposited metal ......................................................................................................................... 20
D.3.3 Testing of welded joint(s) ........................................................................................................................... 21
D.3.4 Review of manufacturer's internal test results......................................................................................... 21
D.4 Special tests at the manufacturer's request ............................................................................................. 21
D.5 Evaluation of conformity and issue of appropriate certificates ............................................................. 21
D.6 Statement that the certificate is only valid as long as the product is manufactured within the
limits tested .................................................................................................................................................. 21
D.7 Documentation of the product ................................................................................................................... 21
Annex E (informative) Type qualification certificate........................................................................................... 22
Annex F (informative) Transfer of qualification Application........................................................................... 23
Annex G (informative) Transfer of qualification Declaration of identity......................................................... 24
Annex H (normative) Prolongation of qualification Manufacturer's tests .....................................................25
Annex I (informative) Qualification under the supervision of the test body .................................................... 26
I.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 26
I.2 Conformity of the product .......................................................................................................................... 26
I.3 Marking of products .................................................................................................................................... 26
I.4 Certificate ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
I.5 Transfer of qualifications............................................................................................................................ 26
I.6 Prolongation of the type qualification of welding consumables ............................................................ 27
I.7 Dormant welding consumables type qualification................................................................................... 27
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................. 28

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Foreword
This document (EN 14532-3:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 Welding, the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by May 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
May 2005.

This document consists of the following parts:

EN 14532-1, Welding consumables Test methods and quality requirements Part 1: Primary methods and
conformity assessment of consumables for steel, nickel and nickel alloys

EN 14532-2, Welding consumables Test methods and quality requirements Part 2: Supplementary methods
and conformity assessment of consumables for steel, nickel and nickel alloys

EN 14532-3, Welding consumables Test methods and quality requirements Part 3: Conformity assessment of
wire electrodes, wires and rods for welding of aluminium alloys

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
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Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Introduction
This document proposes harmonised verification test conditions for the qualification of welding consumables for
aluminium. The responsibility to identify the extent of the tests to be carried out lies with the manufacturer/supplier
on the basis of his assessment of the market requirements.

It should be noted that tests in accordance with this document are made in a way, which is not necessarily
representative of a real welded structure.

The requirements for the qualification of welding consumable manufacturers, suppliers and distributors are given in
EN 12074.

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1 Scope
This document describes the basic verification tests, the testing methods, the amount of testing and the
requirements for the qualification of wire electrodes, wires and rods for welding of aluminium.

NOTE Additional information is given in Annex I.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.

EN 439, Welding consumables Shielding gases for arc welding and cutting

EN 515, Aluminium and aluminium alloys Wrought products Temper designations

EN 573-3, Aluminium and aluminium alloys Chemical composition and form of wrought products Part 3:
Chemical composition

EN 895, Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials Transverse tensile test

EN 1011-4:2000, Welding Recommendations for welding of metallic materials Part 4: Arc welding of
aluminium and aluminium alloys

EN 1320, Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials Fracture test

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EN 1321, Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials Macroscopic and microscopic examination of welds

EN 1435, Non-destructive examination of welds Radiographic examination of welded joints

EN 10204, Metallic products Type of inspection documents

EN 14532-1:2004, Welding consumables Test methods and quality requirements Part 1: Primary methods
and conformity assessment of consumables for steel, nickel and nickel alloys

EN 30042, Arc-welded joints in aluminium and its weldable alloys Guidance on quality levels for imperfections
(ISO 10042:1992)

EN ISO 544, Welding consumables Technical delivery conditions for welding filler metals Type of product,
dimensions, tolerances and markings (ISO 544:2003)

EN ISO 6520-1, Welding and allied processes Classification of geometric imperfections in metallic materials
Part 1: Fusion welding (ISO 6520-1:1998)

EN ISO 6947, Welds Working positions Definitions of angles of slope and rotation (ISO 6947:1993)

EN ISO 18273, Welding consumables Wire electrodes, wires and rods for welding of aluminium and aluminium
alloys Classification (ISO 18273:2004)

CR ISO 15608, Welding Guidelines for a metallic material grouping system (ISO/TR 15608:2000)

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 14532-1:2004 and the following apply.

3.1
bead on plate
single run made with a filler metal on the surface of a parent material

3.2
deposited metal
filler metal that has been added during welding

4 Applicable procedures for conformity assessment

The procedures for conformity assessment are described below. Tests and evaluation for the qualification of
welding consumables are given in Clauses 5 to 9 and they are carried out under the manufacturer's or supplier's
trade designation.

The manufacturer or supplier shall declare the conformity of the product on the label.

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NOTE Additional information is given in Annex I.

5 Type qualification test

5.1 General

The compliance of a welding consumable with this document shall be demonstrated by a type qualification test and
ongoing control to ensure consistent quality.

The type qualification test (see Annex A) shall consist of:

testing of the product (see 5.3);

testing of deposited metal (see 6.1);

testing of welded joints (see 6.2).

5.2 Necessary information

The following product information shall be documented:

scope of qualification;

brand and product name;

European Standard designation;

manufacturer's limits of chemical composition of the product; these shall not exceed the values given in
EN ISO 18273.

5.3 Testing of the product

5.3.1 Testing to demonstrate applicability

The manufacturer shall define the range of testing to demonstrate applicability. The range of qualification shall be
subdivided with relevant information as follows:
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materials (parent metals);

heat treatment (if requested);

shielding gas.

5.3.2 Sampling for verification of product physical characteristics

The sizes and dimensions of welding consumables involved in the qualification test shall be examined in
accordance with EN ISO 544.

The roughness shall be examined in accordance with Annex B.

5.3.3 Chemical composition of the product

The manufacturer shall document that the chemical composition of the solid wire welding consumable meets the
requirements of the product specification and the limits given in EN ISO 18273.

For the purpose of qualifying a welding consumable it is sufficient to identify the shielding gas in accordance with
EN 439.

5.3.4 Marking of products

The marking of the product and the packaging shall be in accordance with EN ISO 544. When other markings
replacing the product name are used, such markings shall be unique and unambiguous and are entered into the
qualification certificate.

6 Testing

6.1 Testing of deposited metal

6.1.1 General

This test applies on wires and is achieved by MIG process whatever is the final process, for rods TIG process may
be used.

6.1.2 Parent metals

One test piece shall be prepared with a plate of wrought parent metal selected from Table C.1.

Test plate material shall have a certification, e.g. in accordance with EN 10204.

6.1.3 Type and dimensions of the test piece

The actual length shall be sufficient to allow the welding process to stabilise.

The test piece(s) shall be at least 300 mm x 150 mm x 5 mm. The test piece edges may be bevelled and a backing
piece may be attached.

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6.1.4 Welding conditions

6.1.4.1 General

On carrying out the deposited metal test, the following welding conditions shall be observed.

6.1.4.2 Welding position

Multiple runs shall be deposited in flat position (PA) according to EN ISO 6947.

Alternatively a bead on plate in flat position (PA) according to EN ISO 6947 shall be used for the test.

6.1.4.3 Welding parameters

The deposit shall be carried out with welding parameters as recommended by the manufacturer.

6.1.4.4 Interpass temperature

The interpass temperature shall be in accordance with EN 1011-4:2000, Clause 18, Table 1.

6.1.4.5 Consumable diameters

Each diameter to be qualified shall be tested.

6.1.4.6 Shielding gases

For welding the test piece any gas of group I of EN 439 may be used.

6.1.4.7 Non-destructive test

The test piece shall be subjected to a radiographic examination in accordance with EN 1435 class B. Alternatively
the test piece shall be subjected to a fracture test in accordance with EN 1320.

Where backing material is used it shall be removed prior to radiography (or fracture test).

The central portion of weld (minimum 100 mm) should be considered for the test.

Assessment shall be limited to all forms of the following:

cracks (100 in accordance with EN ISO 6520-1). Crater cracks (104 in accordance with EN ISO 6520-1) shall
be disregarded;

porosity (2011 to 2016 in accordance with EN ISO 6520-1);

inclusions (303, 304 in accordance with EN ISO 6520-1). Tungsten inclusions shall be disregarded.

Acceptance criteria for radiography (or fracture test) shall be in accordance with EN 30042 level B. In the case of a
bead on plate the s value (see Figure 1) shall be determined by a macrographic examination in accordance with
EN 1321.

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NOTE The s value includes the deposited metal and the fused parent material.

Figure 1 Test piece

If the results of the NDT are not acceptable a new test piece shall be subjected to NDT. Should these results be
unacceptable the product shall be subject to reconsideration.

6.2 Testing of welded joints

6.2.1 Parent metals

Test pieces shall be prepared with a parent metal selected from Table C.1. For materials not mentioned in this
table guidance is given in EN 1011-4.

Test plate material shall have a certification, e.g. in accordance with EN 10204.

6.2.2 Type and dimensions of the test pieces

The actual length shall be sufficient to allow the welding process to stabilise and the specimens required and any
retest specimens, see Figure 2.

The width of the welded test pieces shall be sufficient to permit the necessary test specimens to be prepared.

Joint edges may be bevelled.

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Key
a Minimum value 150 mm
b Minimum value 330 mm
t = 3 mm minimum in case of rods; t = 10 mm minimum in case of wires

Figure 2 Test piece for a butt weld in plate

6.2.3 Welding conditions

6.2.3.1 General

In order to avoid a high cooling rate, the test piece may be thermally insulated from any metallic part.

On carrying out the test welds, the following welding conditions shall be observed.

6.2.3.2 Interpass temperature

The interpass temperature shall be in accordance with EN 1011-4:2000, Clause 18, Table 1.

6.2.3.3 Welding position

One weldment in flat position (PA) according to EN ISO 6947 shall be used for the tests.

6.2.3.4 Welding parameters

Welding of the joint shall be carried out with welding parameters as recommended by the manufacturer.

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6.2.3.5 Consumable diameters

The diameters to be used for the test are given in Table 1.

Table 1 Consumable diameters

Type of welding consumable Range of qualification, diameter Diameter to be used for the flat
position (PA) testa
mm mm
Rods for tungsten inert gas welding 1,6 to 4,0 3,2
Wire electrodes for gas shielded 0,8 to 1,6 1,2
metal arc welding
a In case of diameters outside the range of qualification, only the smallest and the largest diameters shall be tested to qualify
the new range of diameters.

6.2.3.6 Shielding gases

For welding of test piece any gas of group I of EN 439 may be used.

6.2.3.7 Number of test pieces

One butt weld shall be used for the tests.

6.2.3.8 Number of test specimens

The following test specimens shall be taken from each test piece as required in 6.2.4.

2 transverse tensile test specimens according to EN 895;

1 macro section according to EN 1321.

6.2.4 Destructive tests

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6.2.4.1 Tensile tests

Transverse tensile test specimens according to EN 895 with a gauge length Lv (welded area plus at least 80 mm)
shall be used. The tensile strength and the location of the fracture shall be determined.

If the fracture is located in the weld, then the tensile strength of the test specimen shall not be less than the
corresponding specified minimum value for the parent metal required in the relevant standard, in the "O" condition
for groups 21 and 22, see Table 2.

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The tensile strength [Rm(w)] of the welded test specimen in the post-weld condition shall satisfy the following
requirement:

Rm(w) = Rm(pm) x T

where

Rm(pm) is the specified minimum tensile strength of the parent metal required in the relevant standard;

T is the joint efficiency factor.

For combinations between different alloys the lowest individual Rm(w) value shall be achieved.

Table 2 Efficiency for tensile strength of welded joint

Material group Temper condition of Rm(w)

or sub-group parent metal before Post weld condition
T=
(see Table C.1) Rm(pm)
welding a b

21 All temper conditions As welded 1,0 c

22 All temper conditions As welded 1,0 c
23.1 T4 Natural ageing 0,7
T4 Artificial ageing 0,7 d
T5 and T6 Natural ageing 0,6
T5 and T6 Artificial ageing 0,7
23.2 T4 Natural ageing 0,95
T4 Artificial ageing 0,75 d
T6 Natural ageing 0,75
T6 Artificial ageing 0,75
Other alloys All temper conditions e e
a Shall be according to EN 515.
b For parent metal in other tempers not shown in the table, Rm(w) shall be in accordance with the design specification.

c Rm(pm) is based on the specified minimum tensile strength of the "O" condition, irrespective of the actual parent metal
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temper used for the test.

d When the test pieces are artificially aged after welding and prior to testing, the efficiency factor T applies to the T6 parent
metal condition.
e The post weld ageing conditions and Rm(w) shall be in accordance with the design specification.

6.2.4.2 Macroscopic examination

A transverse macro section shall be taken from the test piece and documented by photograph. The macro section
of the welded joint shall show a complete, weld build-up and complete fusion of the weld in accordance with
EN 30042, level B.

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7 Retests
If the results of any test fail to meet the requirement, that test shall be repeated twice. The results of both retests
shall meet the requirement. Specimens for retest may be taken from the original test assembly or from a new test
assembly using parent metals of the same type, welding consumables from the same production lot and the same
welding procedure as used for the first test assembly. If the results of one or both retests fail to meet the
requirement, the material under test shall be considered as not meeting the requirements of this specification for
that classification.

In the event that, during preparation or after completion of any test, it is clearly determined that prescribed or proper
procedures were not followed in preparing the weld test assembly or test specimen(s) or in conducting the test, the
test shall be considered invalid, without regard to whether the test was actually completed or whether the test
results met, or failed to meet, the requirement. That test shall be repeated, following proper prescribed procedures.
In this case, the requirement for doubling the number of test specimens does not apply.

8 Range of qualification

8.1 Parent metals

The range of qualification of the parent metal is given in Table C.1.

8.2 Welding positions

The qualification is valid for all the welding positions except (vertical down position) PG according to EN ISO 6947.

8.3 Current and polarity

The qualification is valid for d.c. positive and a.c.

8.4 Diameter range

The range of diameters qualified shall be as given by 6.2.3.5.

8.5 Maximum temperature

The maximum temperature should be the same as for the parent metals.

8.6 Minimum temperature

There is no restriction for the minimum temperature.

8.7 Material thickness

The qualification is valid for all thicknesses.

9 Type qualification test report

A type qualification test report shall be prepared and shall include the results of the tests carried out and evaluation
of the results on the basis of the requested range of application. Suggested information to be included is given in
Annex D.
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10 Certificate
After successful completion of the relevant tests, a type qualification certificate of the welding consumable is issued
according to Annex E on the basis of the type qualification test report.

11 Extension of the range of qualification

If the range of qualification of the welding consumable shall be extended, appropriate tests related to the extension
shall be performed.

12 Modification of the welding consumable

If the qualified welding consumable has been modified so that the characteristic values are outside the information
which are given according to 5.2 the necessary tests shall be performed to demonstrate that the product still
complies with the requirements agreed for the range of qualification.

13 Transfer of qualification
The transfer of qualification of one trade name to another trade name shall be documented. Formats are given in
Annex F and Annex G.

For products for which the production is transferred to another factory on the basis of the same specifications the
manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance with the classification or product specification by deposited metal and

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14 Prolongation of qualification
Annex H shows the minimum of tests to be performed for the prolongation of the type qualification.

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Annex A
(informative)

Type qualification tests Overview

Table A.1 Type qualification tests - Overview

Test Test description Clause reference Test purpose

No.
Primary tests
1 Product: 5.3 and 6.1 Classification of product in accordance with product standard.
Chemical analysis Part of qualification when required by directive, rules or application
standards.
Roughness
2 Deposited metal: 5.3 and 6.1 Classification of product in accordance with product standard.
Radiographic examination Part of qualification when required by directive, rules or application
standards.
3 Welded joint: 5.3 and 6.2 Part of qualification when required by directive, rules or application
standards.
Tensile test
Macro examination

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Annex B
(normative)

Roughness of the product

The roughness of the product shall be examined with a binocular or a microscope with a magnification greater
than 25.

Longitudinal scratches are acceptable (see Figure B.1).

Figure B.1 Example of acceptable roughness

Transverse scratches and imperfections are unacceptable (see Figure B.2).

Figure B.2 Example of unacceptable roughness

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Annex C
(normative)

Parent metal groups

Table C.1 gives the correspondence between the filler metal and the parent metal to be selected for the test pieces.

Table C.1 Correspondence between the filler metal and the parent metal
Filler metal Parent metal Homogeneous welded Heterogeneous
selected for the materials welded materials
test piece
numerical numerical (Sub-)group (Sub-)group Remarks
designation designation
in accordance in accordance in accordance in accordance
with with with with
EN ISO 18273 EN 573-3 CR ISO 15608 CR ISO 15608
Al 1080A 1050A 21 NR Specifically used with high purity Al
alloys used for electric applications
Al 1450 1050A 21 21 to 22.2 Basic filler metals for 21 welding
22.1 21 to 22.3
22.2 22.2 to 22.3
Al 3103 3003 22.1 NR Specifically used for colour matching
after surface treatment
Al 4018 6061 23.1 24.2 23.1 to 24.2 Specifically used for 23.1 and 24.2 with
6060 post weld heat treatment
Al 4043A 6061 21 22.1 22.2 23.1 23.1 to 24.2 Alloy usable with most of weldable
6060 23.2 24.1 24.2 and between alloys (excepted 22.3 and 22.4)
most of
combinations
(excepted
22.3 and
22.4)
Al 4145 6061a 25 26 NR Use with alloys containing copper
Al 4046 6061 23.1 24.2 23.1 to 24.2 Specifically used for 23.1 and 24.2 with
6060 post weld heat treatment
Al 4047A 6061 23.1 24.1 24.2 - Especially used instead of 4043A to
6060 prevent hot cracking in case of high
restrain
- Used for 24 containing more than
10 % Si
Al 5249 5149 22.3 NR
Al 5754 5754 22.3 NR
Al 5356 5083 22.3 22.4 22.3 to 22.4
Al 5356A 5086 23.1 23.2 22.3 to 23.1
22.3 to 23.2
Al 5556A 5083 22.4 23.1 23.2 22.3 to 22.4
Al 5556B 22.3 to 23.1
22.3 to 23.2
Al 5183 5083 22.4 23.1 23.2 22.3 to 22.4 Specifically used for 5083 alloy type
Al 5183A 22.3 to 23.1
22.3 to 23.2
Al 5087 5083 22.4 23.1 23.2 22.3 to 22.4 Specifically used for 5083 alloy type
Al 5187 22.3 to 23.1
22.3 to 23.2
NR Not recommended.
a This alloy has been selected in order to facilitate the supply.

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Other filler metals relevant to the application can be used to achieve specific properties in agreement between
contractors.

4000 series alloys can be used in most cases to solve hot cracking problems but optimum properties (strength or
tensile strength, elongation, toughness, corrosion behaviour, colour matching after surface treatment) cannot be
achieved.
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Annex D
(informative)

Suggested qualification test report

D.1 Extent of qualification applied for by manufacturer

D.1.1 Parent metals

D.1.2 Product dimensions

D.1.3 Type of current and polarity

D.1.4 Welding positions

D.1.5 Other specific product information

D.2 Manufacturer's data

D.2.1 Scope of qualification applied for by the manufacturer or supplier

D.2.2 Brand and product name, marking where applicable

D.2.3 EN standard designation

D.2.4 Limits of chemical composition of the product

D.3 Testing

D.3.1 Testing of product

Dimensions in accordance with EN ISO 544;

product identification;

roughness condition.

D.3.2 Testing of deposited metal

Welding conditions used;

certificates of parent metals used;

verification of compactness.

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D.3.3 Testing of welded joint(s)

Certificates of parent metals used;

welding conditions used for the welded joint(s);

evaluation of the welded joints:

tensile tests

macrography.

D.3.4 Review of manufacturer's internal test results

D.4 Special tests at the manufacturer's request

D.5 Evaluation of conformity and issue of appropriate certificates

D.6 Statement that the certificate is only valid as long as the product is manufactured
within the limits tested

D.7 Documentation of the product

The test results should be included with the associated requirements.

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Annex E
(informative)

Type qualification certificate

Name of test body:...............................................................................................................................................

Manufacturer/Supplier:.........................................................................................................................................

Form of welding consumable:..............................................................................................................................

Product name:......................................................................................................................................................

European Standard designation: .........................................................................................................................

Validity (The validity of this certificate will be stated in the last edition of the list of qualified consumables)

The above mentioned welding consumable is suitable for the following scope of application on the basis of
the tests performed:

parent metals according to: ...

welding process according to:

welding position according to: ...

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diameter range: ..

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Annex F
(informative)

Transfer of qualification Application

Company's name (manufacturer)

Re.: Transfer of type qualification for our welding consumable

..............................................................................................................................................................................

(manufacturer's product name)

to the product name

..............................................................................................................................................................................

(supplier's product name)

of the company

..............................................................................................................................................................................

(supplier's name)

We confirm that we supply the welding consumable

..............................................................................................................................................................................

(manufacturer's product name)

Which has been tested by you : ...........................................................................................................................

Certificate No.: ......................................................................................................................................................

To the company : ..................................................................................................................................................

(supplier's name)

The company : ......................................................................................................................................................

(supplier's name)

Will supply our above-mentioned welding consumable under their product name: .............................................

..............................................................................................................................................................................

(supplier's product name)

The company's declaration of identity (affidavit) is attached (Annex G).

We undertake to notify you in the case of termination of the contract.

Manufacturer's signature.

Enclosure: Supplier's declaration of identity (affidavit).

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Annex G
(informative)

Transfer of qualification Declaration of identity

Company's name (supplier)

Re.: Type qualification of our welding consumable

.............................................................................................................................................................................

(supplier's product name)

We apply for type qualification of our above-mentioned welding consumable and inform you that this welding
consumable is supplied to us only by the company:

.............................................................................................................................................................................

(name of manufacturer)

The product in question is the manufacturer's product name:

.............................................................................................................................................................................

(manufacturer's product name)

Supplied by the company:

.............................................................................................................................................................................

(name of manufacturer)

For whom the qualification certificate No. :..........................................................................................................

has already been issued.

Furthermore, we authorise you to transfer and certify to us any future changes in the range of application of the
aforementioned welding consumable.

We apply for transfer and undertake to notify you promptly in the case of termination of the contract.

Supplier's signature.

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Annex H
(normative)

Prolongation of qualification Manufacturer's tests

Table H.1 shows the minimum of tests to be performed within the scope of the manufacturer's in plant testing
system required for prolongation of the type qualification test of welding consumables.

Table H.1 Prolongation of qualification Manufacturer's tests

Welding Testing of product Testing of deposited metal Testing of welded joints

consumables within a two year period within a two year period within a two year period
EN ISO 18273
Chemical analysis Roughness Radiography Transverse Macro section
tensile test c
Wire Per production heat 10 a 5b b b
Rods Per production heat No test 5b b b
a If less than 10 production lots are produced, the roughness shall be determined on each production lot.
b 3 radiographic examinations can be replaced by 2 tensile tests and 2 macro sections.
c One test according to EN 895 comprises 2 test specimens.

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Annex I
(informative)

Qualification under the supervision of the test body

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I.1 Introduction
Test and evaluation for the qualification of welding consumables are carried out under the responsibility of the
manufacturer/supplier and, at his request, under the supervision of a test body.

It is recommended that the following are agreed between the manufacturer /supplier and the test body.

I.2 Conformity of the product

The manufacturer or supplier shall declare the conformity of the product by identifying the test body on the label
with the qualification number. Procedures for maintaining the qualifications are given in I.4.

The methods for conformity assessment deemed suitable for welding consumables are in accordance with the
"Global Approach for Certification and Testing"1. (from the introduction)

If required by directives, application standards or other technical rules and regulations the conformity of product
shall be tested in accordance with the requirements specified by the holder of the certificate.

Necessary information specified in 5.2 shall be submitted to the test body. Sampling, testing and verification of
product properties shall be carried out under the supervision of the test body.

I.3 Marking of products

The test body shall verify that the marking of the product and the packaging is in accordance with EN ISO 544.
When other markings replacing the product name are used, such markings shall be unique and unambiguous and
are entered into the qualification certificate. Production lots manufactured after the type qualification shall be
marked with the test body identity on the packaging label of the smallest packaging unit.

I.4 Certificate
After successful completion of the relevant tests and test report, the test body issues a type qualification certificate
of the welding consumable according to Annex E on the basis of the type qualification test report.

I.5 Transfer of qualifications

I.5.1 If a supplier wishes to market under his own product name a welding consumable already tested
elsewhere, he shall apply for this in writing to the test body which carried out the type qualification test.

1 93/465/EWG - Resolution of the council of July 22nd, 1993 on the modules to be used in the technical directives of
harmonization for the various phases of the conformity evaluation (Official Journal of the EC No L 220, Aug. 30th, 1993, p.23 ff).

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I.5.2 Both the manufacturer of the qualified welding consumable and the supplier shall declare in writing to the
test body that the welding consumable delivered to the supplier is identical to that which has already been tested.
Both parties shall immediately inform the appropriate body should the contractual relationship be terminated (see
Annexes F and G).

I.5.3 The supplier will receive the type qualification certificate for the welding consumable which will not mention
that it is a transfer. The products of several manufacturers shall not be combined under one product name of the
supplier unless the product is traceable by the test body to the manufacturer.

I.6 Prolongation of the type qualification of welding consumables

The test body shall extend the validity of the certificate of a qualified welding consumable after a period not
exceeding two years provided the following requirements are met

a) The manufacturer's in-plant testing system (see EN 12074, EN ISO 9001) is shown to be adequate;

b) The necessary tests as defined in this document (see Annex H) have been carried out and documented by
the inspection department of the manufacturer, independent of the production.

If for any reasons the above requirements are not met a corrective action programme shall be agreed between the
manufacturer and the test body. If the agreed corrective action programme is not implemented the qualification will
be withdrawn.

I.7 Dormant welding consumables type qualification

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The validity of a type qualification may be suspended at the manufacturer's request. If the manufacturer
subsequently applies for the dormant type qualification to be revived the application shall be accepted if the
following conditions are fulfilled.

a) no changes according to 5.2 have occurred compared with the original type qualification;

b) on restarting production the welding consumable shall be tested by means of one set of tests specified in
Annex H in the presence of the test body.

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Bibliography

[1] EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems Requirements (ISO 9001:2000).

[2] EN 12074, Welding consumables Quality requirements for manufacture, supply and distribution of
consumables for welding and allied processes.

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