Significance of A-number of Welding Rod

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mechcolor
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Significance of A-number of Welding Rod

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How A-number is different than F-number?
Weld metal analysis has been classified in the form of A-numbers which is an essential variable for WPS with SMAW / GTAW processes. It is different from F-number in a sense that F-number is mainly a representative of ease of use of a specific welding rod but A-number represents as-welded chemical composition. Refer to ASME Sec. IX QW-442 for A-numbers listing.
arcpro
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Re: Significance of A-number of Welding Rod

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Thanks for sharing the info.
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