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Welding Standards
5. NS-65-28 Welding Specification
The following welding recommendations are for the field
installation of a SAF two spring, spring end pad assembly for
round axles and should be performed by a qualified welder.
1. The axle tube should be clamped securely in the
proper position.
2. The axle tube and pad assembly MUST be 70° F minimum
and free from dirt, scale and grease.
3. The electrode or wire selected MUST conform to one of
the following specifications:
a. Electrode AWS E-7018 (Oven-Dried)
b. Wire
AWS E-70S-3
AWS E-70T-1
Gas
C-25
CO2
Volts
19-20
21-23
Amps
180-200
200-220
Wire Diameter .045"
.062" Flux Cored
Figure 4
.13"
.25"
.38"
2.88"
2"
2"
.75"
START
START
1
ST
PASS
2
ND
PASS
3
RD
PASS
1
ST
PASS
2
ND
PASS
3
RD
PASS
4. Apply welds in the sizes and sequence illustrated in
Figure 4
.
Fill the crater at the end of the weld between passes.
NOTE
: Each weld pass is to be completed in two (2) segments.
1
ST
PASS
2
ND
PASS
3
RD
PASS