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Designation: A488/A488M − 18

Standard Practice for

Steel Castings, Welding, Qualifications of Procedures and
Personnel1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A488/A488M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-

1.1 This practice covers the qualification of procedures, mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
welders, and operators for the fabrication and repair of steel 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
castings by electric arc welding. dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1.1 Qualifications of a procedure and either or both the ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
operator or welder under Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Pressure Vessel Code shall automatically qualify the procedure mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
and either or both the operator or welder under this practice. Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
P-number designations in the ASME grouping of base metals
for qualification may be different than the category numbers 2. Referenced Documents
listed in Table 1. Refer to Appendix X1 for a comparison of
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
ASTM category numbers with the corresponding ASME
A27/A27M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for
P-number designations.
General Application
1.2 Each manufacturer or contractor is responsible for the A128/A128M Specification for Steel Castings, Austenitic
welding done by his organization and shall conduct the tests Manganese
required to qualify his welding procedures, welders, and A148/A148M Specification for Steel Castings, High
operators. Strength, for Structural Purposes
1.3 Each manufacturer or contractor shall maintain a record A216/A216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suit-
of welding procedure qualification tests (Fig. 1), welder or able for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
operator performance qualification tests (Fig. 2), and welding A217/A217M Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic
procedure specification (Fig. 3), which shall be made available Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit-
to the purchaser’s representative on request. able for High-Temperature Service
A297/A297M Specification for Steel Castings, Iron-
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Chromium and Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Heat Resistant,
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
for General Application
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Pressure-Containing Parts
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
A352/A352M Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and
with the standard.
Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for
1.4.1 SI Units—Within the text, the SI units are shown in
Low-Temperature Service
brackets.
A356/A356M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Low
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the Alloy, and Stainless Steel, Heavy-Walled for Steam Tur-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the bines
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
of Steel Products
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
2
A01.18 on Castings. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A488/A488M – 17. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/A0488_A0488M-18. the ASTM website.

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TABLE 1 Categories of Base Materials
Category ASTM
Material Description Grades
Number Specification
1 Carbon steel (carbon less than A27/A27M All grades
0.35 %, tensile strength less
than or equal to 70 ksi [485 MPa]) A216/A216M WCA, WCB
A352/A352M LCB, LCA
A356/A356M 1
A732/A732M 1A, 2A
A757/A757M A1Q
A958/A958M SC 1020, SC 1025, SC 1030, CLASSES 65/35,
70/36

2 Carbon steel (tensile strength A148/A148M 80-40

greater than 70 ksi [485 MPa]).
Carbon-manganese steel (tensile A216/A216M WCC
strength equal to or greater than
70 ksi [485 MPa]).
but less than 90 ksi [620 MPa]). A352/A352M LCC
A732/A732M 2Q, 3A
A757/A757M A2Q
A958/A958M SC 1030, SC 1040, SC 1045, CLASSES 80/40,
80/50

3 Carbon and carbon-manganese A732/A732M 3Q, 4A, 4Q, 5N

steel (tensile strength equal to or
greater than 90 ksi [620 MPa]). A958/A958M SC 1045, CLASSES 90/60, 105/85, 115/95

4 Low-alloy steel (annealed, A148/A148M 80-50

normalized, or normalized and
tempered.
Tensile strength less than 85 ksi A217/A217M WC1, WC4, WC5, WC6, WC9
[585 MPa]).
A352/A352M LC1, LC2, LC3, LC4
A356/A356M 2, 5, 6, 8
A389/A389M C23, C24
A487/A487M 11A, 12A, 16A
A757/A757M B2N, B3N, B4N
A958/A958M SC 4130, SC 4140, SC 8620, SC 8625, SC 8630,
CLASSES 65/35, 70/36, 80/40, 80/50

5 Low-alloy steel (annealed, A148/A148M 90-60, 105-85

normalized, or normalized and
tempered.
Tensile strength equal to or greater A217/A217M C5, C12, C12A, WC11
than 85 ksi [585 MPa]).
A356/A356M 9, 10, 12
A487/A487M 1A, 1C, 2A, 2C, 4A, 4C, 6A, 8A, 9A, 9C, 10A,
13A
A732/A732M 6N, 15A
A757/A757M D1N1, D1N2, D1N3, E2N1, E2N2, E2N3
A958/A958M SC 4340, CLASSES 90/60, 105/85

6 Low-alloy steel (quenched and A148/A148M 90-60, 105-85, 115-95, 130-115, 135-125,
tempered) 150-135, 160-145, 165-150, 165-150L, 210-180,
210-180L, 260-210, 260-210L

A352/A352M LC2-1, LC1, LC2, LC3, LC4, LC9

A487/A487M 1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 6B, 7A, 8B, 8C,
9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13B, 14A

A732/A732M 7Q, 8Q, 9Q, 10Q, 11Q, 12Q, 13Q, 14Q

A757/A757M B2Q, B3Q, B4Q, C1Q, D1Q1, D1Q2, D1Q3, E1Q,
E2Q1, E2Q2, E2Q3

A958/A958M SC 4140, SC 4130, SC 4340, SC 8620, SC 8625,

SC 8630, CLASSES 115/95, 130/115, 135/125,
150/135, 160/145, 165/150, 210/180

7 Ferritic stainless steel A743/A743M CB-30, CC-50

8 Martensitic stainless steel A217/A217M CA-15

A352/A352M CA6NM
A356/A356M CA6NM
A487/A487M CA15-A, CA15-B, CA15-C, CA15-D, CA15M-A,
CA6NM-A, CA6NM-B

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TABLE 1 Continued
Category ASTM
Material Description Grades
Number Specification

A743/A743M CA-15, CA-15M, CA6NM, CA-40, CA6N, CB6

A757/A757M E3N

9 Low-carbon austenitic stainless A351/A351M CF-3, CF-3A, CF-3M, CF-3MA, CF-3MN,

steel (carbon equal to or less than CK-3MCUN, CG3M, CN3MN
0.03 %)

A743/A743M CF-3, CF-3M, CF-3MN, CK-3MCUN, CN-3M,

CG3M, CN3MN

A744/A744M CF-3, CF-3M, CK-3MCUN, CG3M, CN3MN

10 Unstabilized austenitic stainless A351/A351M CF-8, CF-8A, CF-8M, CF-10, CF-10M, CG-8M,
steel (carbon greater than 0.03 %) CH-8, CH-10, CH-20, CG6MMN, CF10SMNN,
CE20N

A447/A447M Type I
A743/A743M CF-8, CG-12, CF-20, CF-8M, CF-16F,
CF10SMNN, CH-20, CG-8M, CE-30, CG6MMN,
CH10, CF16Fa

A744/A744M CF-8, CF-8M, CG-8M

11 Stabilized austenitic stainless steel A297/A297M HG10MNM

A351/A351M CF-8C, CF-10MC, CK-20, HK-30, HK-40, HT-30,
CN-7M, CT-15C

A447/A447M Type II
A743/A743M CF-8C, CN-7M, CN-7MS, CK-20
A744/A744M CF-8C, CN-7M, CN-7MS

12 Duplex (austenitic-ferritic) stainless A872/A872M J93183, J93550

steel
A890/A890M 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A
A995/A995M 1B, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A

13 Precipitation-hardened austenitic A747/A747M CB7CU-1, CB7CU-2

stainless steel

14 Nickel-base alloys A494/A494M CW-12MW, CY-40 Class 1, CY-40 Class 2,

CZ-100, M-35-1, M-35-2, M-30C, N-12MV, N-7M,
CW-6M, CW-2M, CW-6MC, CX-2MW, CU5MCUC
A990/A990M CW2M
15 Steel Castings, Austenitic Manga- A128/A128M A, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, C, D, E-1, E-2, F
nese

A389/A389M Specification for Steel Castings, Alloy, Spe- A747/A747M Specification for Steel Castings, Stainless,
cially Heat-Treated, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suit- Precipitation Hardening
able for High-Temperature Service A757/A757M Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and
A447/A447M Specification for Steel Castings, Chromium- Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing and Other
Nickel-Iron Alloy (25-12 Class), for High-Temperature Applications, for Low-Temperature Service
Service A872/A872M Specification for Centrifugally Cast Ferritic/
A487/A487M Specification for Steel Castings Suitable for Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe for Corrosive Environ-
Pressure Service ments
A494/A494M Specification for Castings, Nickel and Nickel A890/A890M Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium-
Alloy Nickel-Molybdenum Corrosion-Resistant, Duplex
A732/A732M Specification for Castings, Investment, Car- (Austenitic/Ferritic) for General Application
bon and Low Alloy Steel for General Application, and A958/A958M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon and
Cobalt Alloy for High Strength at Elevated Temperatures Alloy, with Tensile Requirements, Chemical Require-
A743/A743M Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, ments Similar to Standard Wrought Grades
Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General A990/A990M Specification for Castings, Iron-Nickel-
Application Chromium and Nickel Alloys, Specially Controlled for
A744/A744M Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium- Pressure-Retaining Parts for Corrosive Service
Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for Severe Service A995/A995M Specification for Castings, Austenitic-Ferritic

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FIG. 1 Report Form 1

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FIG. 2 Report Form 2

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REPORT FORM 3

RECOMMENDED FORM FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION

1. Title 7. Preheat
Welding of A steel castings. 7.1 Preheat and interpass temperature shall be maintained in the range
A
Indicate general material description, such as carbon, Cr-Mo, 12 Cr, etc. fromA toB during C
.
A
2. Specification No. Rev. Indicate minimum temperature.
B
Date Indicate maximum temperature.
C
3. Scope Indicate if preheat maintenance is during welding or until postweld heat
3.1 Procedure Specification No. covers the welding ofA treatment is performed.
steel castings using theB welding process. 7.2 Preheat for tack welding of backing plates is the same as required
A
Indicate general material description in the Title. for welding.
B
Indicate specific welding process, such as shielded metal arc, etc. 7.3 Minimum temperature before applying heat shall beA .
A
4. Base Material Indicate temperature.
4.1 The base material shall conform to the specification forA 7.4 Local preheating to the temperatures indicated may be performed
which is found in materials category numberB . so that the heated area completely surrounds the weld preparation for a
A
Insert reference to ASTM designation or indicate chemical analysis and minimum distance ofA in any direction.
A
physical properties. Indicate minimum distance for local preheating.
B
Indicate category number from Table 1. 8. Welding Position
4.2 Base material shall be in theA heat treated condition before 8.1 Welds shall be made in theA position.
A
welding. Indicate position or positions in which the welding will be performed. See
A
Indicate heat treatment before welding. Fig. 4.
5. Filler Metal 9. Electrical Characteristics
5.1 The filler metal shall conform to ANSI/AWS SpecificationA 9.1 The current used shall be A
. The base material shall be attached
B B
which is found in weld metal analysis group A . to the welding electrode lead.
A A
Indicate appropriate American Welding Society specification number and Indicate whether direct or alternating current. If direct, state whether
filler metal classification (e.g., A5.1 E7018). non-pulsed or pulsed. If pulsed, state frequency.
B B
Indicate A Number from Table 4. Indicate whether electrode positive (EP) or electrode negative (EN) output
5.2 Flux for submerged arc welding shall conform to the following nominal terminal of power supply is used.
composition:A . Electrode
A
Indicate chemical composition or trade designation. Wire
5.3 Shielding gas for gas shielded arc welding shall conform to the DiameterA AmperageA RangeA VoltageA
following nominal composition: A .
A
Indicate the single gas or proportional parts of mixed gases and flow rates.
6. Preparation of Base Material
6.1 Metal removal shall be performed byA . A
Indicate for each diameter of electrode, the amperage, the range of
A
Indicate method of metal removal, such as chipping, grinding, carbon arc amperage permitted, and the voltage requirements. For welding processes
cutting, frame cutting, etc. Also indicate whether preheat is required during using wire, indicate wire diameter, wire feed speed, and current requirements.
metal removal. 9.2 Electrodes subject to moisture absorption must be stored and handled
6.2 Configuration of the weld preparation for partial penetration welds to maintain dryness according to the following:A .
shall conform to the following geometry:A . A
Where applicable, indicate electrode care instructions.
A
Indicate minimum root radius and minimum side wall angle. 10. Welding Details
6.3 Configuration of the weld preparation for full penetration welds shall 10.1 The width of any pass of welding shall not exceedA times
conform to the following geometry:A . the size of the filler metal used.
A A
Indicate minimum side wall angle. Indicate the number for controlling the maximum width.
6.4 Backing plates shall be used for welding full penetration welds. 10.2 Craters shall be properly filled before each interruption of the arc.
Backing plates shall be made fromA steel and shall fit the back of 10.3 Slag or flux shall be removed on any bead before depositing the
the cavity with a minimum gap ofB . next successive bead.
A
Indicate material of backing plate. 10.4 Interpass inspection shall be performed according to the following:A
B
Indicate dimension of maximum gap. .
A
6.5 Surfaces of the weld preparation shall be cleaned of all oil, grease, Indicate degree of interpass inspection required.
dirt, scale, slag, shot blasting grit, or any foreign material which may 10.5 Peening shall be performed according to the following:A .
A
be harmful to the quality of the weld. Surfaces of backing plates Indicate the degree of peening required. Indicate any limits on peening
when used shall also meet the same cleanliness requirements. first and last layers.
6.6 All surfaces of the weld preparation shall be inspected as 11. Post-Weld Heat Treatment
follows:A . 11.1 Post-weld heat treatment shall consist of the following:A .
A A
Indicate type of inspection. Indicate the heating and cooking rates, holding temperatures and times.
12. Inspection
12.1 Inspection of the completed weld shall be performed according to
the following:A .
A
Indicate degree of inspection.

FIG. 3 Report Form 3

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(Duplex) Stainless Steel, for Pressure-Containing Parts 5. Preparation of Test Plate
2.2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers:3 5.1 Procedure qualification testing shall be performed on
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX cast or wrought material having the same category number as
2.3 American Welding Society:4 the casting being welded. Test material shall be subjected to the
ANSI/AWS 3.0 Definitions for Welding and Cutting same heat treatment before and after welding as will be applied
to the casting. If the castings are not to be postweld heat
3. Terminology treated, then the test material is not to be postweld heat treated.
Test plate material for performance qualification testing is
3.1 Definitions—Definitions of terms relating to welding
covered in 12.2.
shall be in agreement with the definitions of the American
Welding Society, ANSI/AWS A3.0. Any casting definitions not 5.2 The dimensions of the test plate shall be such as to
referenced in AWS are listed herein. provide the required number of test specimens.
3.2 production welding—any welding carried out during 5.3 The test joint shall be welded using the type of welding
manufacturing before final delivery to the customer. Produc- groove proposed in the welding procedure. The dimensions of
tion welding is part of the casting production process. Most the welding groove are not essential variables of the welding
castings will receive some welding as part of the process of procedure.
producing a casting to customer requirements. 5.4 The thickness of the test plate shall depend on the range
of thickness to be qualified as shown in Tables 2 and 3.
4. Weld Orientation
5.5 The joint preparation shown in Fig. 5 shall qualify the
4.1 Orientation—The orientation of welds with respect to supplier for all welding on steel castings.
horizontal and vertical planes of reference are classified into
four positions, namely: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead 5.6 Where pipe or a cylindrical casting is used for
as shown in Fig. 4. Test material shall be oriented as shown in qualification, it is recommended that a minimum nominal
Fig. 4; however, an angular deviation of 615° from the diameter of 5 in. [125 mm] and a minimum thickness of 3⁄8 in.
specified horizontal and vertical planes is permitted during [10 mm] be used.
welding.
6. Types of Tests
4.2 Flat Position (Fig. 4(a))—This position covers plate in
a horizontal plane with the weld metal deposited from above, 6.1 Four types of tests are used in the qualification proce-
or pipe or a cylindrical casting with its axis horizontal and dure as follows:
rolled during welding so that the weld metal is deposited from 6.1.1 Tension Test—Tests in direct tension are used in the
above. procedure qualification to measure the strength of groove-weld
joints.
4.3 Horizontal Position (Fig. 4(b))—This position covers 6.1.2 Bend Test—Guided bend tests are used in the proce-
plate in a vertical plane with the axis of the weld horizontal, or dure and performance qualification tests to check the degree of
pipe or a cylindrical casting with its axis vertical and the axis soundness and ductility of groove-weld joints.
of the weld horizontal. 6.1.3 Charpy Impact Test—Charpy V-notch impact test
4.4 Vertical Position (Fig. 4(c))—In this position, the plate specimens are used in the procedure qualification to determine
is in a vertical plane with the axis of the weld vertical. the impact strength of weld metal deposited in groove-type
4.5 Overhead Position (Fig. 4(d))—In this position, the joints.
plate is in a horizontal plane with the weld metal deposited 6.1.4 Radiographic Test—Radiographic examination in ac-
from underneath. cordance with 12.6 of a length of weld may be used to prove
the ability of operators and welders to make sound welds.
4.6 Horizontal Fixed Position (Fig. 4(e))—In this position,
the pipe or cylindrical casting has its axis horizontal and the 7. Tension Test
welding groove in a vertical plane. Welding shall be done
without rotating the pipe or casting so that the weld metal is 7.1 Specimens—Tension tests shall be in accordance with
deposited from the flat, vertical, and overhead positions. the requirements of 7.1.1 or 7.1.2.
7.1.1 All thicknesses of plate may be tested using reduced-
4.7 Qualification—Qualification in the horizontal, vertical, section specimens in accordance with the requirements of Fig.
or overhead position shall qualify also for the flat position. 6. All thicknesses of pipe or cylindrical castings having an
Qualification in the horizontal fixed position, or in the hori- outside diameter greater than 3 in. [75 mm] may be tested
zontal and vertical and overhead positions, shall qualify for all using reduced-section specimens in accordance with the re-
positions. quirements of Fig. 7.
7.1.1.1 A single specimen of full-plate or full-pipe thickness
shall be used for thicknesses up to and including 1 in. [25 mm].
3
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME 7.1.1.2 For plate or pipe thicknesses greater than 1 in.
International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
[25 mm], single or multiple specimens may be used.
www.asme.org.
4
Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd., 7.1.1.3 When multiple specimens are used, each set shall
Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org. represent a single required tension test. Collectively, all of the

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Tabulation of Positions of Groove Welds

Diagram Inclination of
Position Rotation of Face,°
Reference Axis, °
Flat A 0 to 15 150 to 210

Horizontal B 0 to 15 80 to 150
210 to 280
Overhead C 0 to 80 0 to 80
280 to 360

Vertical D 15 to 80 80 to 280
E 80 to 90 0 to 360

NOTE 1—(a) Flat Position; (b) Horizontal Position; (c) Vertical Position; (d) Overhead Position; (e) Horizontal Fixed Position.
FIG. 4 Orientation of Welds

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TABLE 2 Type and Number of Test Specimens and Range of Thicknesses Qualified – (Procedure)
Range of Thicknesses
Type and Number of Tests RequiredB
Thickness, t, of Test Plate or Pipe as QualifiedA
Welded, in. [mm] Reduced Section
min, in. [mm] max Side Bend Face Bend Root Bend
Tension
C
⁄ to ⁄ [1.6 to 9.5], incl
1 16 38 ⁄ [1.6]
1 16 2t 2 ... 2 2
Over 3⁄8 [9.5], under 3⁄4 [19.0] ⁄ [4.8]
3 16 2t 2 ... 2 2
3⁄4 [19.0] to under 11⁄2 [38.1] ⁄ [4.8]
3 16 2t 2 4 ... ...
11⁄2 [38.1] and over 3⁄16 [4.8] 8 [203] 2 4 ... ...
A
For repair welding, the minimum thickness requirements do not apply.
B
Either the face- and root-bend tests or the side-bend tests may be used for thicknesses from 3⁄8 to 3⁄4 in. [9.5 to 19.0 mm].
C
The maximum thickness qualified with pipe smaller than 5 in. [127 mm] is two times the thickness of the pipe but not more than 3⁄4 in. [19.0 mm].

TABLE 3 Type and Number of Test Specimens and Thickness Limits Qualified – (Performance)
Thickness, t, of Test Plate or Pipe as Type and Number of Tests RequiredA
Thickness Qualified
Welded, in. [mm] Side Bend Face Bend Root Bend
Up to 3⁄8 [9.5], incl 2t ... 1 1
Over 3⁄8 [9.5], under 3⁄4 [19.0]B 2t ... 1 1
Over 3⁄8 [9.5], under 3⁄4 [19.0]B 2t 2 ... ...
3⁄4 [19.0], and over max to be welded 2 ... ...
A
A total of four specimens are required to qualify for Position 1(e) of Fig. 4. Refer to Fig. 17 and Fig. 18.
B
Either the face- and root-bend tests or the side-bend tests may be used for thicknesses from 3⁄8 to 3⁄4 in. [9.5 to 19.0 mm].

FIG. 5 Joint Preparation

Metric Equivalents Metric Equivalents

in. 1⁄ 4 10 in. ⁄
14 3⁄4 2 10
[mm] [6] [255] [mm] [6] [20] [50] [255]

FIG. 6 Reduced-Section Tension Specimen for Plate FIG. 7 Reduced-Section Tension Specimen for Pipe

specimens required to represent the full thickness of the weld with their centers parallel to the metal surface and not over
at one location shall comprise a set. 1 in. [25 mm] apart. The centers of the specimens adjacent to
7.1.1.4 When multiple specimens are necessary, the entire the metal surfaces shall not exceed 5⁄8 in. [16 mm] from the
thickness shall be mechanically cut into a minimum number of surface.
approximately equal strips of a size that can be tested in the 7.1.2.3 When multiple specimens are used, each set shall
available equipment. Each specimen shall be tested and meet represent a single required tension test. Collectively, all of the
the requirements of 7.1.4. specimens required to represent the full thickness of the weld
7.1.2 Turned specimens, in accordance with the require- at one location shall comprise a set. Each specimen shall be
ments of Fig. 8, may be used for tension tests. tested and meet the requirements of 7.1.4.
7.1.2.1 For thicknesses up to and including 1 in. [25 mm], a 7.1.3 The weld shall be in the center of the reduced section.
single turned specimen may be used, which shall be a specimen 7.1.4 In order to meet the requirements of the tension test,
of the largest diameter possible for the test coupon thickness. specimens shall have a tensile strength not less than the
7.1.2.2 For thicknesses greater than 1 in. [25 mm], multiple specified tensile strength of the base material. If the specimen
specimens shall be cut through the full thickness of the weld breaks in the base metal outside of the weld or fusion line, the

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NOTE 1—Reduced section A should not be less than width of weld plus NOTE 1—For plates over 11⁄2 in. [38.1 mm] thick, cut specimen into
⁄ in. [20 mm].
34 approximately equal strips between 3⁄4 in. [20 mm] and 11⁄2 in. [40 mm]
wide and test each strip.

Standard Dimensions, in.

(a) (b) (c) (d)
0.505 0.353 0.252 0.188
SpecimenA SpecimenB SpecimenC SpecimenD Metric Equivalents
in. ⁄
18 3⁄8 1 1⁄ 2 6
A – Length of [Note] [Note] [Note] [Note] [mm] [3] [10] [40] [155]
reduced section
D – Diameter 0.500 ± 0.010 0.350 ± 0.007 0.250 ± 0.005 0.188 ± 0.003 FIG. 9 Side-Bend Specimen
R – Radius of fillet ⁄ , min
38 1⁄4, min 3⁄16, min 1⁄8, min

B – Length of end 13⁄8, approx. 11⁄8, approx. 7⁄8, approx. 1⁄2, approx.

section 8.2 Guided Bend Tests—Tables 2 and 3 give the number and
C – Diameter of ⁄
34 ⁄
12 ⁄
38 ⁄
14

end section type of guided bend specimens that are to be used in the
procedure and performance qualification tests.
A
Use maximum diameter specimen (a), (b), (c), or (d) that can be cut from the 8.2.1 Specimens of base metal thicknesses over 1.5 in.
section. [38 mm] may be cut into approximately equal strips between
B
Weld should be in center of reduced section.
C 3⁄4 in. [19 mm] and 1.5 in. [38 mm] wide for testing, or the
Where only a single coupon is required, the center of the specimen should be
midway between the surfaces.
D
specimens may be bent at full width. If multiple specimens are
The ends may be threaded or shaped to fit the holders of the testing machine in
such a way that the load is applied axially.
used, one complete set shall be made for each required test.
Each specimen shall be tested and meet the requirements of
FIG. 8 Alternate Reduced-Section Tension Specimen 8.2.3.
8.2.2 Guided bend specimens shall be bent in jigs that are in
substantial accordance with Figs. 11-13. The side of the
specimen turned toward the gap of the jig shall be the face for
test shall be accepted as meeting the requirements, provided face-bend specimens, the root for root-bend specimens, and the
the strength is not more than 5 % below the specified minimum side with the greater number of defects, if any, for side-bend
tensile strength of the base metal. specimens. The specimen shall be forced into the die by
applying load on the plunger until the curvature of the
7.2 Tension Test—Tension tests shall be conducted in accor- specimen is such that a 1⁄8-in. [3.2-mm] diameter wire cannot
dance with Test Methods and Definitions A370. be inserted between the die and the specimen, or so that the
specimen is bottom ejected if the alternate roller type jig is
8. Guided Bend Test used. When using the wrap-around jig (Fig. 13), the side of the
8.1 Specimens—Guided bend test specimens shall be pre- specimen turned toward the roller shall be the face for
pared by cutting the test plate or pipe to form specimens of face-bend specimens, the root for root-bend specimens, and the
approximately rectangular cross section. The cut surfaces shall side with the greater defects, if any, for side-bend specimens.
be designated the sides of the specimen. The other two surfaces When specimens wider than 1.5 in. [38.1 mm] are to be bent,
shall be called the face and root surfaces, the face surface the test jig mandrel must be at least 0.25 in. [6.4 mm] wider
having the greater width of weld. Guided bend test specimens than the specimen width.
are of three types, depending on which surface (side, face, or 8.2.3 In order to meet the requirements of this test, the
root) is on the convex (outer) side of the bent specimen. (See guided bend specimens shall have no cracks or other open
Figs. 9 and 10.) defects exceeding 1⁄8 in. [3.2 mm] measured in any direction on
8.1.1 Side Bend—The weld is transverse to the longitudinal the convex surface of the specimen after bending. However,
axis of the specimen, which is bent so that one of the side cracks occurring on the corners of the specimen during testing
surfaces becomes the convex surface of the bent specimen. shall not be considered unless there is definite evidence that
8.1.2 Face Bend—The weld is transverse to the longitudinal they result from slag inclusions or other internal defects.
axis of the specimen, which is bent so that the face surface 8.2.4 Where the ductility of the parent metal is such as to
becomes the convex side of the bent specimen. render it incapable of meeting the bend test requirements of
8.1.3 Root Bend—The weld is transverse to the longitudinal 8.2.2 and 8.2.3, the bend test shall be conducted in the
axis of the specimen, which is bent so that the root surface following manner: A bend bar comprised of parent metal heat
becomes the convex side of the bent specimen. treated to the ductility and strength requirements of the

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Metric Equivalents Metric Equivalents

in. ⁄ 18 1 1 ⁄2 6 in. 1⁄ 8 1 1⁄2 6
[mm] [3] [40] [155] [mm] [3] [40] [155]
(a) Transverse Face-Bend Specimen – Plate and Pipe (b) Transverse Root-Bend Specimen – Plate and Pipe
t, in. [mm] T, in. [mm] (all Ferrous Materials) Note—Weld reinforcement and backing strip or backing ring, if any, shall be
removed flush with the surface of the specimen. If a recessed ring is used, this
⁄ to 1⁄8 [1.6 to 3.2]
1 16 t surface of the specimen may be machined to a depth not exceeding the depth
⁄ to 3⁄8 [3.2 to 9.5]
18 t of the recess to remove the ring, except that in such cases the thickness of the
> 3⁄8 [9.5] 3⁄8 [9.5] finished specimen shall be that specified above.

FIG. 10 Transverse Face- and Root-Bend Specimens, for Pipe and Plate

Metric Equivalents
in. ⁄
18 ⁄
14 ⁄
12 ⁄
34 1 1⁄8 1 1 ⁄2 2 3 37⁄8 63 ⁄ 4 7 1⁄2 9
[mm] [3] [5] [15] [20] [30] [40] [50] [75] [100] [170] [190] [230]

Specimen D, in.
A, in. C, in.
Thickness, in. B, in. [mm] [mm]
[mm] [mm]
[mm]
3⁄8 [9.5] 11⁄2 [38.1] ⁄ [19.0]
34 23⁄8 [60.3] 13⁄16 [30.2]
t 4t 2t 6t + 1⁄8 3t + 1⁄16
[3.2] [1.6]

FIG. 11 Guided-Bend Test Jig

applicable specification shall be bent to failure. The side-bend

specimen shall then be capable of being bent to within 5° of the
angle thus determined.

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10.2 The number of tests required to qualify a procedure for
various thickness ranges shall be as shown in Table 2, except
only bend tests are required for Category 15 material.
10.3 Test specimens shall be removed from the plate or pipe
or cylindrical casting as shown in Figs. 15-18.
10.4 In order to qualify, test specimens shall meet the
requirements of 7.1.4, 8.2.3, or 8.2.4.

11. Requalification of a Procedure

FIG. 12 Alternative Roller-Equipped Guided-Bend Test Jig
11.1 A welding procedure must be set up as a new procedure
and must be requalified when any of the changes in essential
variables listed in 11.1.1 – 11.1.12, inclusive, is made. Changes
other than those listed may be made without requalification,
provided the procedure is revised to show these changes.
11.1.1 A change from a base material listed under one
category number in Table 1 to a material listed under another
category number. When two base materials having different
category numbers are welded together, a procedure qualifica-
tion must be performed for the combination.
11.1.2 A change in the weld-deposit analysis or electrode
type will require requalification under any of the following
FIG. 13 Guided Bend Wrap-Around Jig conditions:
11.1.2.1 A change from one A-number in Table 4 to any
9. Charpy Impact Test other A-number. Qualification with A No. 1 shall qualify for A
9.1 Application—Charpy V-notch impact tests of the weld No. 2, and vice versa. Instead of an A-number designation, the
metal and heat-affected zone shall be made when such tests are nominal chemical composition of the weld deposit shall be
required for the parent metal by the material specification, or indicated on the welding material specification (Fig. 3). Des-
specified by the purchaser, and shall apply to the qualification ignation of nominal chemical composition may also be by
of the welding procedure for fabrication and repair. When reference to the AWS classification (where such exists), the
postweld heat treatment consists of a full reheat treatment of manufacturer’s trade designation, or other established procure-
the welded part, thus eliminating the HAZ, impact testing of ment documents.
the HAZ shall not be required. 11.1.2.2 A change from one F-number in Table 5 to any
other F-number.
9.2 Test Methods—Test methods for Charpy V-notch impact
11.1.3 A decrease of 100 °F [55 °C] or more in the mini-
tests shall be in accordance with Test Methods and Definitions
mum specified preheat temperature.
A370 and conducted at the same temperature as required for
11.1.4 A significant change in the post heat-treating tem-
the parent metal.
perature or time cycle.
9.2.1 Test Specimens—Each set of three weld metal impact
specimens shall be taken across the weld with the notch in the 11.1.5 A change in the method of backing up, or its
weld metal. Each specimen shall be oriented so that the notch omission if previously used.
is normal to the surface of the material and one face of the 11.1.6 A change in the welding process.
specimen shall be within 1⁄16 in. [1.6 mm] of the surface of the 11.1.7 In submerged arc welding, where the alloy content of
metal. Heat-affected zone coupons for impact specimens shall the weld metal is largely dependent upon the composition of
be taken transverse to the weld and etched to define the the flux used, any change in any part of the welding procedure
heat-affected zone. The notch shall be cut normal to the that would result in the important alloying elements in the weld
material surface in the heat-affected zone to include as much metal being outside of the specification range of chemistry
heat-affected zone as possible in the resulting fracture (Fig. given in the welding procedure specification.
14(a)). Where the material thickness permits, the axis of a 11.1.8 In submerged arc welding, a change in the nominal
heat-affected zone specimen may be inclined to allow the root composition or type of flux used (requalification is not required
of the notch to align parallel to the fusion line (Fig. 14(b)). for a change in flux particle size).
9.2.2 Acceptance Criteria—Acceptance criteria for the weld 11.1.9 For submerged arc welding, a change from a filler
metal and heat-affected zone shall be the same as that required metal containing 1.75 to 2.25 % manganese to filler metal
by the material specification for the parent metal. containing less than 1.00 % manganese or vice versa shall
require requalification. The presence or absence of up to 0.5 %
10. Procedure Qualification molybdenum in the filler metal analysis shall not require
10.1 Each manufacturer or contractor shall record in detail requalification.
the welding procedure used in qualifying under this practice. A 11.1.10 For submerged arc welding, a change in filler metal
suggested form (Fig. 1) is included with this practice. analysis in Table 4 from one A-number to another.

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FIG. 14 Location of Notch in Charpy Specimens Shall be in HAZ Midway Between Center and Surface

TABLE 4 A Numbers – Classification of Weld Metal Analysis for Procedure Qualification

AnalysisA
A No. Types of Weld Deposit
C, % Cr, % MO, % Ni, % Mn, % Si, %

1 Mild steel 0.15 1.60 1.00

2 Carbon-molybdenum 0.15 0.50 0.40 to 0.65 1.60 1.00
3 Chromium (0.4 to 2 %) – molybdenum 0.15 0.40 to 2.00 0.40 to 0.65 1.60 1.00
4 Chromium (2 to 6 %) – molybdenum 0.15 2.00 to 6.00 0.40 to 1.50 1.60 2.00
5 Chromium (6 to 10.5 %) – molybdenum 0.15 6.00 to 10.50 0.40 to 1.50 1.20 2.00
6 Chromium-martensitic 0.15 11.00 to 15.00 0.70 2.00 1.00
7 Chromium-ferritic 0.15 11.00 to 30.00 1.00 1.00 3.00
8 Chromium-nickel 0.15 14.50 to 30.00 4.00 7.50 to 15.00 2.50 1.00
9 Chromium-nickel 0.30 25.00 to 30.00 4.00 15.00 to 37.00 2.50 1.00
10 Nickel to 4 % 0.15 0.55 0.80 to 4.00 1.70 1.00
11 Manganese-molybdenum 0.17 0.25 to 0.75 0.85 1.25 to 2.25 1.00
12 Nickel-chromium-molybdenum 0.15 1.50 0.25 to 0.80 1.25 to 2.80 0.75 to 2.25 1.00
A
Single values shown above are maximum.

11.1.11 In gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc other welding procedure using the same welding process,
welding. unless requalification is required by Section 13.
11.1.11.1 A change from the qualified single gas to any 12.2 Test Plate—The test plate or pipe or cylindrical casting
other single gas or to a mixture of gases, or a change in shall be the same as that used in the procedure qualification
specified percentage composition of gas mixture. with respect to groove dimensions, filler metal, and so forth.
11.1.11.2 A decrease of 10 % or more in the rate of flow of Groove dimensions as shown in Fig. 5 may be used. The
shielding gas or mixture. welding procedure shall be in accordance with that given in the
11.1.12 For gas metal arc welding, a change in the consum- procedure qualification. For performance qualification, carbon
able electrode from bare (solid) to flux cored, or vice versa. steel plate, pipe, or cylindrical castings may be used for
11.1.13 Qualification of Category 10 base materials shall qualification of materials having a total alloy content of less
also qualify Category 9 base materials, and vice versa. Separate than 6 %.
welding procedures are required for each category.
12.3 Number of Tests—The number and type of tests to
12. Performance Qualification of Welders or Operators qualify a performance shall be as shown in Table 3.
12.1 All welders and operators welding castings under this 12.4 Test specimens shall be removed from the plate or pipe
practice shall pass the welder qualification test. The welder or or cylindrical casting as shown in Figs. 15-18.
operator successfully performing the procedure qualification
test is automatically qualified for performance. 12.5 The guided bend test shall meet the requirements as
12.1.1 Each welder or operator shall be qualified for each specified in 8.2.3.
welding process (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and so 12.6 Alternative to the mechanical tests required in 12.3 –
forth) he uses. The welder or operator successfully qualified 12.5, the qualification test plate for welders and operators
with one procedure for a process is qualified to weld with any making groove welds using SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, or

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TABLE 5 F Numbers – Grouping of Filler Metals for Qualification
F No. ANSI/AWS Specification ANSI/AWS Classification
1 SFA-5.1 & 5.5 EXX20, EXX22, EXX24, EXX27, EXX28
1 SFA-5.4 EXX25, EXX26
2 SFA-5.1 & 5.5 EXX12, EXX13, EXX14, EXX19
3 SFA-5.1 & 5.5 EXX10, EXX11
4 SFA-5.1 & 5.5 EXX15, EXX16, EXX18, EXX48
4 SFA-5.4 (other than austenitic and duplex) EXX15, EXX16, EXX17
5 SFA-5.4 (austenitic and duplex) EXX-15, EXX-16, EXX-17
6 SFA-5.2 RX
6 SFA-5.17 FXX-EXX, FXX-ECX
6 SFA-5.9 ERXX, ECXX, EQXX
6 SFA-5.18 ERXXS-X, EXXC-X, EXXC-XX
6 SFA-5.20 EXXT-X
6 SFA-5.22 EXXXT-X
6 SFA-5.23 FXX-EXXX-X, FXX-ECXXX-X, FXX-EXXX-XN, FXX-ECXXX-XN
6 SFA-5.25 FESXX-EXXXXX-EW
6 SFA-5.26 EGXXS-X, EGXXT-X
6 SFA-5.28 ERXXS-X, EXXC-X
6 SFA-5.29 EXXTX-X
6 SFA-5.30 INXXXX
41 SFA-5.11 ENi-1
41 SFA-5.14 ERNi-1
41 SFA-5.30 IN61
42 SFA-5.11 ENiCu-7
42 SFA-5.14 ERNiCu-7
42 SFA-5.14 ERNiCu-8
42 SFA-5.30 IN60
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-1
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-2
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-3
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-4
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-7
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-9
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrFe-10
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrCoMo-1
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-2
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-3
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-6
43 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-12
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCr-3
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCr-4
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCr-6
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrFe-5
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrFe-6
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrFe-7
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrFe-8
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrFe-11
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrCoMo-1
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-2
43 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-3
43 SFA-5.30 IN82
43 SFA-5.30 IN62
43 SFA-5.30 IN62A
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-1
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-3
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-7
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-8
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-9
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-10
44 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-4
44 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-5
44 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-7
44 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-10
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-13
44 SFA-5.11 ENiMo-14
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiMo-1
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiMo-2, ERNiMo-3
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiMo-7 (Alloy B-2)
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiMo-8
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiMo-9
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiMo-10
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-4
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-5
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-7 (Alloy C-4)
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-10
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-13

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TABLE 5 Continued
F No. ANSI/AWS Specification ANSI/AWS Classification
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-14
44 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrWMo-1
45 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-1
45 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-9
45 SFA-5.11 ENiCrMo-11
45 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-1
45 SFA-5.14 ERNiFeCr-1
45 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-8
45 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-9
45 SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-11
71 SFA-5.13 EFeMn-A, EFeMn-B,EFeMn-C,EFeMn-D, EFeMn-E, EFeMn-F, EFeMnCr

FIG. 15 Order of Removal of Test Specimens from Test Plate 1⁄16

to 3⁄4 in. [1.6 to 19.0 mm] Thick

FIG. 16 Order of Removal of Test Specimens from Welded Test

Plates over 3⁄4 in. [19.0 mm] Thick (May be Used for Thicknesses
3⁄8 to 3⁄4 in. [9.5 to 19.0 mm])

GMAW (except the short circuiting mode of transfer) pro- shown by penetrameters to equal or exceed 2 % sensitivity. The
cesses may be examined by radiography using a technique weld to be radiographed shall be at least 6 in. [150 mm] long

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FIG. 17 Order of Removal of Test Specimens from Welded Pipe

or Cylindrical Castings 1⁄16 to 3⁄4 in. [1.6 to 19.0 mm] Thick

which the welders and operators are examined. A suggested

form for recording such information is shown in Fig. 2.
13. Requalification of Welders and Operators
13.1 A welder must be requalified when one of the changes
in essential variables listed in 13.2 and 13.3 is made in the
procedure, or as provided in 13.4 or 13.5.
13.2 A change in the weld deposit metal to a weld deposit
metal having a different F-number, or to a weld deposit metal
not covered under Table 4. Qualification under any F-number
up to and including F4 shall qualify a welder for all lower
F-numbers.
13.3 A change in the method of backing up, or its omission
if previously used.
FIG. 18 Order of Removal of Test Specimens from Welded Pipe 13.4 When a welder has not used the specified process for
or Cylindrical Castings over 3⁄4 in. [19.0 mm] Thick (May be Used three months or more.
for Thicknesses 3⁄8 to 1⁄4 in. [9.5 to 19.0 mm])
13.5 When there is a reason to question his ability to make
welds that meet this practice.
for welders and operators, or alternatively, a 3-ft [0.9-m] length 13.6 Requalification under 13.4 or 13.5 need only be made
of the first production weld made by a welding operator may be in a single thickness.
examined by radiography.
12.6.1 Final acceptance of the welds shall be based on the 14. Retests
radiographic requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler 14.1 A welder or operator who fails to meet the require-
and Pressure Vessel Code. ments for one or more test specimens may be retested under the
12.6.2 If a production weld is selected for welder or conditions described in 14.2 and 14.3.
operator qualification and it does not meet the radiographic 14.2 When an immediate retest is made, the welder or
standards, the welder or operator has failed the test. In the operator shall make two test plates, each of which shall meet
event the production weld requires welder or operator the requirements. If he fails these tests, he must undergo further
qualification, the entire production weld made by that welder training before a retest is permitted.
or operator shall be radiographed and repaired by a qualified
14.3 When a welder has had further training, a single retest
welder or operator. Alternatively, the entire weld shall be
is permitted.
removed and replaced by a qualified welder or operator.
12.7 Each manufacturer or contractor shall maintain a 15. Keywords
record of the procedures, including essential variables, under 15.1 qualifications; steel castings; welding

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APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. PRACTICE A488/A488M CATEGORY NUMBER AND CORRESPONDING ASME P-NUMBER

X1.1 Listed in Table X1.1 for information are the Practice designations from Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
A488/A488M categories of base metal casting specifications Vessel Code.
for welding qualifications and the corresponding P-number

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TABLE X1.1 ASTM Categories of Base Metal Casting Specifications and Corresponding P-Number Designations
NOTE 1—The P-numbers are under the jurisdiction of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and may be subject to change subsequent to the
effective date of this specification.
ASTM ASME
A488/A488M Category No.
Specification Grade Class P No. Group No.
A216/A216M WCA 1 1 1
WCB 1 1 2
WCC 2 1 2

A217/A217M WC1 4 3 1
WC4 4 4 1
WC5 4 4 1
WC6 4 4 1
WC9 4 5A 1
C5 5 5B 1
C12 5 5B 1
C12A 5 15E 1
CA-15 8 6 3

A351/A351M CF3 9 8 1
CF3A 9 8 1
CF3M 9 8 1
CF8 10 8 1
CF8A 10 8 1
CF8C 11 8 1
CF8M 10 8 1
CF10 10 8 1
CF10M 10 8 1
CF10MC 11 8 1
CG6MMN 10 8 3
CG8M 10 8 1
CH8 10 8 2
CH10 10 8 2
CH20 10 8 2
CK3MCUN 9 8 4
CK20 11 8 2
CK20N 10 8 2
CN3MN 9 45 ...
CN7M 11 45 ...
CT15C 11 45 ...
HK30 11 8 2
HK40 11 8 2
HT30 11 45 ...

A352/A352M CA6NM 8 6 4
LCA 1 1 1
LCB 1 1 1
LCC 2 1 2
LC1 4 3 1
LC2 4⁄ 6 9A 1
LC3 4⁄ 6 9B 1
LC4 4⁄ 6 9C 1
LC2-1 4⁄ 6 11A 5

A487/A487M 1 A 5 10A 1
1 B 6 10A 1
2 A 5 10F 1
2 B 6 10F 1
4 A 5 10F 1
4 B 6 11A 3
4 E 6 11A 3
8 A 5 5B 1
8 B 6 5C 4
8 C 6 5C 4
16 A 4 1 2
CA-15 A 8 6 3
CA-15 B 8 6 3
CA-15 C 8 6 3
CA-15 D 8 6 3
CA-15M A 8 6 3
CA6NM A 8 6 ...

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A488/A488M – 17) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Jul. 1, 2018.)

(1) Added new definition of production welding, paragraph

3.2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A488/A488M – 16) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2017.)

(1) Table 1, Categories 1 and 2: added SI equivalent to (2) Fig. 8, Note 1: revised by adding customary unit equivalent
carbon-manganese steel. ‘3⁄4 in.’ and brackets around ‘20 mm.’

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