Welding consumable 1

[Eck75]

Can you advise if you can use alterative welding consumable that is qualified for in WPS from another manufacture with the same classification & chemical composition?

 

[stanweld]

Per ASME IX and AWS D1.1, manufacturers' trade designations are not an essential variable for the same AWS classification.

 

[HgTX]

But it is different for AWS D1.5, where in most cases you would have to requalify the procedure.

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Eng-Tips policies: faq731-376

 

[dbooker630]

I would still requalify the procedure even though trade name is not an essential variable. I have been asked to look at alternative sourced MIG wires that have major variations in appearance items such as spatter. I don't know if you are doing this for cost reasons, but use due care.

 

[Eck75]

The reasan i asked is because the lead time quoted for consumable is to long of a lead time.