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Welding Standards
6. NS-65-30 Welding Specification
The following welding recommendations are for the field
installation of a SAF two spring end cap and axle connection 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)
5/32"Dia. 120-190 Amps D.C. + 135-225 Amps A.C.
3/16"Dia. 170-280 Amps D.C. + 200-300 Amps A.C.
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 5
1
ST
PASS
2
ND
PASS
3
RD
PASS
.19"
.19"
.38"
1.5"
.75"
1.5"
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 5
.
Fill the crater at the end of the weld between passes.
NOTE
: Each weld pass is to be completed in two (2) segments.
2.75"