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SMAW Electrodes
Document Number EN-MPS-719
Revision 1
Approved by Ric Morris
All Stations
09/14/05
Active Divisions/Departments
FEMC
EN-MPS-719
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. i
Purpose................................................................................................................................ 1
Responsibility ..................................................................................................................... 1
Welder, FEMC................................................................................................................. 1
Discussion ........................................................................................................................... 1
Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 1
Tools and Equipment....................................................................................................... 1
Selecting and Handling SMAW Electrodes ........................................................................ 2
Rebaking Electrodes ........................................................................................................... 3
References........................................................................................................................... 4
Records ............................................................................................................................... 4
EN-MPS-719
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Purpose
This procedure outlines the necessary requirements for the handling and
storage of SMAW electrodes at all USAP stations.
Responsibility
Welder, FEMC
Discussion
In order to ensure quality in the SMAW process at all USAP stations, RPSC
will follow the procedures outlined in this document for the handling and
storage of SMAW electrodes. The handling and storage procedures adopted by
RPSC follow American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and American
Welding Society (AWS) standards.
Requirements
Tools and Equipment
Electrode baking oven
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A5.5
E70XX
E70XXR
E70XXHZR
E7018M
E70XX-X
E80XX-X
E90XX-X
E100XX-X
E110XX-X
Hours (Maximum
Exposure Time)
4
9
9
9
4
2
1
3. If the seal is broken on the container, do not use the electrodes until they
are properly rebaked.
Note The electrode-baking oven for McMurdo Station is located in the
metal shop in Building 136. There are three ovens located at South
Pole Station.
Note If there is any doubt of the electrodes status during any step of the
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After a minimum hold period of four hours, the electrode may be used
again and rebaked after it reaches its maximum exposure time as listed
above.
6. Obtain a new batch of electrodes for use whenever the current batch
exceeds the maximum time exposure to the atmosphere.
7. Do not use electrodes that are or have been wet.
8. If electrodes are exposed to the atmosphere for time periods greater than
the limits set in the table, then refer to the Rebaking Electrodes section
outlined below.
Results By following these steps, welders will ensure that the proper
Rebaking Electrodes
Once electrodes are exposed to the atmosphere for time periods greater than
the limits set in the timetable, they must be rebaked. To rebake SMAW
electrodes after they exceed the limits for exposure, complete the following
steps:
1. Bake all electrodes with low-hydrogen coverings conforming to
ANSI/AWS A5.1 for at least two hours at temperatures between 500F
(260C) and 800F (430C).
2. Bake all electrodes with low-hydrogen-coverings conforming to
ANSI/AWS A5.5 for at least one hour at temperatures between 700F
(370C) and 800F (430C).
Note After completing the baking process, the time limits are once
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References
ANSI/AWS D1.1-9.6 and American National Standard for Pressure Piping
Records
This procedure generates no records.
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