1、MIL-E-23765B(SH)22 August 1985SUPERSEDINGMIL-E-23765A(SHIPS)10 May 1973(See 6.6)MILITARY SPECIFICATIONELECTRODES AND RODS - WELDING, BARE, SOLIDAND ALLOYED CORED, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FORThis specification is approved for use by the Naval Sea Systems Command,Department of the Navy, and is available
2、 for use by all Departments andAgencies of the Department of Defense.1. SCOPE1.1 Scope. This specification covers the general requirements for solidbare and alloyed cored welding electrode and cut-length rods made from carbonsteel, low alloy steel, chromium-nickel steel, nickel base and copper basea
3、lloys, aluminum, and aluminum alloys designed for use with the gas metal-arc(GMA), gas tungsten-arc (GTA), and the submerged-arc welding (SAW) processes,as applicable.1.2 Classificatication. Electrodes and rods shall be furnished in the forms .and sizes, specified in 1.2.1 and 1.2.2, and in the type
4、 specified in theapplicable detail specification (see 6.2.1). Alloy cored electrodes for sub-merged arc welding shall be designated by a “C“ suffix to the MIL type designa-tion for the bare solid electrodes in the applicable detail specification.1.2.1 Forms. Electrodes and rods shall be furnished in
5、 the followingforms:Form 3a - Electrode on small spool (4-inch flange)Form 3b - Electrode on large spool (12-inch flange)Form 3c - Electrode wound on coils with supportForm 3d - Electrode wound in coils (65 pounds and under)Form 3e - Electrode wound in coils (over 65 pounds)Form 4 - Electrode wound
6、in drumsForm 6 - Cut-length rods in containersFSC 3439DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release; distribution unlimitedProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-23765B(SH)1.2.2 Sizes. Electrodes and rods shall be furnished in t
7、he sizes specifiedin table I.TABLE I. Diameter sizes.2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS2.1 Government documents.2.1.1 Specifications and standards. Unless otherwise specified, thefollowing specifications and standards of the issue listed in that issue of theDepartment of Defense Index of Specifications and Sta
8、ndards (DoDISS) specifiedin the solicitation form a part of this specification to the extent specifiedherein.SPECIFICATIONSFEDERALPPP-B-566 - Boxes, Folding, Paperboard.PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard.PPP-B-676 - Boxes, Setup.PPP-B-1055 - Barrier Material, Waterproofed, Flexible.MILITARYMIL-
9、W-1043O - Welding Rods and Electrodes; Packaging of.MIL-E-23765/1 - Electrodes and Rods - Welding, Bare, Solid, Mildand Low Alloy Steel.MIL-E-23765/2 - Electrodes and Rods - Welding, Bare, Solid, orAlloyed Cored, Low Alloy Steel.MIL-E-23765/3 - Electrodes, Welding, Bare, Copper and CopperAlloy.MIL-I
10、-45208 - Inspection System Requirements.STANDARDSFEDERALFED-STD-151 - Metals; Test Methods.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-23765B(SH)MILITARYMIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspectionby Attributes.MIL-STD-129 -
11、Marking for Shipment and Storage.MIL-STD-271 - Nondestructive Testing Requirements for Metals.2.1.2 Government document and publication. The following Governmentdocument and publication forma a part of this specification to the extentspecified herein.DEPARTMENT OF LABORCode of Federal Regulations, T
12、itle 29Part 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent ofDocuments, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.)PUBLICATIONNAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA)0900-LP-003-9000 - Radiographic Standards for Production andRe
13、pair Welds.(Copies of specifications, standards, and publications required bycontractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtainedfrom the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting officer.)2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of thisspe
14、cification to the extent specified herein. The issues of the documentswhich are indicated as DOD adopted shall be the issue listed in the currentDoDISS and the supplement thereto, if applicable.AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)E 29 - Standard Recommended Practice for Indicating Which
15、Places of Figures are to be Considered Significantin Specified Limiting Values. (DoD adopted)(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society forTesting and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 191030,AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)A3.0 - Welding Terms and Definitions. (Do
16、D adopted)B4.0 - Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds.(DoD adopted)z49.1 - Safety in Melding and Cutting.(Application for copies-should be addressed to the American Welding Society,Inc., 550 NW LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, FL 33135.)Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction o
17、r networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-23765B(SH)NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)Ew 1 - Electric Arc-Welding Apparatus. (DoD adopted)(Application for copies should be addressed to National ElectricalManufacturers Association, 2101 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 2
18、0037.)NATIONAL MOTOR FREIGHT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION, INC., AGENTNational Motor Freight Classification(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Motor FreightTraffic Association, Inc., ATA TRAFFIC Dept., 1616 “P” Street, NW, Washington,DC 20036.)UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENTUni
19、form Freight Classification Ratings, Rules and Regulations(Application for copies should be addressed to the Uniform ClassificationCommittee Agent, Tariff Publication Officer, Room 1106, 222 South RiversidePlaza, Chicago, IL 60606.)(Industry association specifications and standards are generally ava
20、ilablefor reference from libraries. They are also distributed among technical groupsand using Federal agencies. )2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text ofthis specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specifica-tion shall take precedence.3. REQUIRE
21、MENTS3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be asspecified herein and in accordance with the applicable specification sheet. Inthe event of any conflict between requirements of this specification and thespecification sheet, the latter shall govern.3.2 Qualification. The ele
22、ctrodes and rods furnished in accordance withMIL-E-23765/1 and MIL-E-23765/2 shall be products which are qualified forlisting on the applicable qualified products lists at the time set for openingof bids (see 4.3 and 6.3).3.3 First article. When specified (see 6.2.1), a sample of one set ofcopper al
23、loy electrodes and cut-length rods in accordance with MIL-E-23765/3shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.4 and 6.4).3.4 Recovered materials. Unless otherwise specified herein, all materialincorporated in the products covered by this specification shall be new and maybe fabricated usi
24、ng materials produced from recovered materials to the maximumextent practicable without jeopardizing the intended use. The term “recoveredmaterials” means materials which have been collected or recovered from solidwaste and reprocessed to become a source of raw materials, as opposed to virginraw mat
25、erials. None of the above shall be interpreted to mean that the use ofsed or rebuilt products is allowed under this specification unless otherwisespecifically specified.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-23765B(SH)3.5 General requi
26、rements.3.5.1 Finish. Electrodes and rods shall have smoothly finished surfaces,free from slivers, depressions, scratches (excluding seams for alloyed coredelectrodes), and scale or foreign matter that would adversely affect the weldingcharacteristics, operation of the equipment, or properties of th
27、e deposited metal.3.5.2 Chemical composition. The chemical composition of bare electrodes(wire form) and rods or weld metal deposited by alloyed cored electrodes shallbe as specified in the detail specification.3.5.3 Mechanical properties. The deposited weld metal shall exhibitmechanical properties
28、specified in the detail specification.3.5.4 Soundness. Radiographs of groove welds shall show that the weldsconform to class 1 production weld requirements in accordance with NAVSEA0900-LP-003-9000.3.5.5 Alloy identity. Each end of rod, strip or wire to be spliced duringprocessing shall be sampled f
29、or alloy identity (see 4.7.5), except when splicingis done to repair a wire break without removing the wire from the process line.The sample shall be tested for alloy identity prior to shipment of the lot.3.5.5.1 Both ends of each coil, drawn to finish size, shall be tested foralloy identity (see 4.
30、7.5) before rewinding, spooling, or straightening andcutting into rods or electrodes.3.5.5.2 When specified (see 6.2.1), each electrode or rod shall be testedfor alloy identity in accordance with 4.7.5 after final marking. Identificationof each spool, coil or container of electrodes tested after fin
31、al marking andmeeting the acceptance criteria of 4.7.5 shall include the words “Alloy tested”.3.6 Spooled and coiled electrodes.3.6.1 Tolerance (diameter size). Diameter of electrode shall not varyfrom the nominal diameter by more than the llmits specified In table II.TABLE II. Dimensional tolerance
32、s.3.6.2 Winding. Each spool, coil and drum shall be wound of one continuouslength of electrode made from a single lot of metal, as specified in the detailspecification. The winding shall avoid producing kinks, waves, or sharp bendsand shall be free to unwind without restriction. The starting end of
33、spooled andcoiled electrode shall be firmly fastened so that it is readily visible to thewelder or welding operator and both ends of the electrode shall be accessible forinspection purposes.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-23765B
34、(SH)3.6.3 Spool and coil weights. Spools and coils shall be furnished inweights specified in the applicable electrode specification.3.6.4 Cast and helix. The cast and helix of spooled and coiled electrodesshall be such as to have imparted to the electrode a curvature such that a speci-men sufficient
35、 in length to form one loop when cut therefrom and placed on a flatsurface shall form an unrestrained circle within diametrical limits specified intable III.TABLE III. Cast and helix requirements.Vertical separation between overlapped ends.Not less than the original inside coil diameter.Not greater
36、than 2.5 times original inside coil diameter.Alloyed cored electrodes shall be suitable for uniform uninterrupted feedingon automatic and semiautomatic welding equipment.3.6.5 Spool and coil dimensions.3.6.5.1figure 1 and3.6.5.2figure 2 and3.6.5.3table IV.Form 3a. Spools used for form 3a electrode s
37、hall be as shown onthe notes thereto.Form 3b. Spools used for form 3b electrode shall be as shown onthe notes thereto.Forms 3c, 3d and 3e. Coil dimensions shall be as specified inTABLE IV. Coil dimensions and accessories.6Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without l
38、icense from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-23765B(SH)3.6.6 Identification.3.6.6.1 Forms 3a and 3b. The specification number, MIL-type, size, dateof processing and lot control number shall appear on the flange of the spool soas to be visible when the spool is positioned on the machine for welding. Suchidentification
39、shall be placed in a manner that Is not readily removable.3.6.6.2 Forms 3c, 3d, 3e and 4. Tags made of material suitable forresisting effacement or destruction and bearing the specification number,MIL-type, size, date of processing and lot control number shall be firmlyattached at inner end of the c
40、oiled filler metal. Coils wound on supports shallbe identified with the above information placed directly on the support memberin such a manner as not to be readily removable. Filler metal wound in drumsshall be identified with the above information placed directly on the drum insuch a manner as not
41、 to be readily removable.3.7 Form 6 (cut-length rods).3.7.1 Tolerance (diameter size). Rods shall not vary from the nominaldiameter by more than plus 0.002 inch, minus 0.003 inch.3.7.2 Length. The length of rods shall be 12, 18, or 36 inches plus O,minus 1/2 inch except that for 36-inch length rods
42、up to 10 percent of rods inany container may be shorter than 36 inches, but not shorter than 24 inches.Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2.1), the 36-inch length shall be furnished.3.7.3 Identification. Cut-length rods shall be identified by positiveand legible methods such as imprinting or indentin
43、g the applicable type desig-nation number (see detail specification) at one or more locations on the rodsurface approximately 1 inch from rod end, or shall be identified by pressure-sensitive , plastic-coated tape imprinted with applicable type number at one ormore locations and attached to the rod
44、approximately 1 inch from its end.Imprints on rods or on tape shall be with fade-proof ink and shall be resistantto oils, solvents, all atmospheric conditions, and to normal wear and tearencountered in shipping and handling. .3.7.4 Production equipment. When a change is made in a production run ofon
45、e MIL-type rod to another, inspection shall be performed prior to starting thenew run to assure that equipment and process lines are purged of material neededto be changed from the previous production run. This inspection shall be per-formed for all equipment used in manufacturing operations where t
46、he material isnot segregated and positively identified (for example, cutting to length).Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-E-23765B(SH)4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in th
47、econtract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performanceof all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise speci-fied in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or anyother facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection req
48、uirementsspecified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reservesthe right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification wheresuch inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conformto prescribed requirements.4.1.1 Inspection system. The
49、 manufacturer (see 6.5.3) shall provide andmaintain an Inspection system acceptable to the Government for supplies andservices covered by this specification. The inspection system shall be inaccordance with MIL-I-45208.4.2 Classification of inspection. Inspection requirements specifiedherein are classified as follows:(a) Qualification inspection (see 4.3).(b) First article inspection (see 4.4).(c) Quality conformance inspection (see 4.5).4.3 Qualifi
