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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN ISO 6848

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2015

ICS 25.160.20 Supersedes EN ISO 6848:2004

English Version

Arc welding and cutting - Nonconsumable tungsten

electrodes - Classification (ISO 6848:2015)
Soudage et coupage à l'arc - Électrodes non Lichtbogenschweißen und -schneiden -
consommables en tungstène - Classification (ISO Wolframelektrode - Einteilung (ISO 6848:2015)
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6848:2015)

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This document (EN ISO 6848:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 “Welding
and allied processes” in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6848

Third edition
2015-08-15

Arc welding and cutting —

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Nonconsumable tungsten electrodes

— Classification
Soudage et coupage à l’arc — Électrodes non consommables en
tungstène — Classification

Reference number
ISO 6848:2015(E)

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Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Classification............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
4 Symbols and requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4.1 Symbol for the product/process............................................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 Symbol for the chemical composition.................................................................................................................................. 1
5 Chemical analysis.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
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6 Retests.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
7 Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
8 Standard sizes and tolerances................................................................................................................................................................. 3
8.1 Electrode diameters............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
8.2 Electrode lengths................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
9 Electrode shape and condition............................................................................................................................................................... 5
9.1 Electrode straightness....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
9.2 Electrode finish........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
9.3 Electrode quality.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
10 Rounding procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
11 Marking and packaging.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
11.1 Marking.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
11.2 Packaging...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
12 Classification examples.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Annex A (informative) Conditions of use.......................................................................................................................................................... 7

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Introduction
Tungsten electrodes are used in a variety of welding and allied processes, including tungsten inert gas
welding, plasma arc welding and cutting, plasma spraying, and atomic hydrogen welding. In contrast
to most other welding electrodes, tungsten electrodes are not intended to become part of the weld
deposit. Nevertheless, the chemical composition of a tungsten electrode has an important effect on its
range of usage in welding and allied processes. Therefore, tungsten electrodes are classified according
to their chemical composition.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 6848:2015(E)

Arc welding and cutting — Nonconsumable tungsten

electrodes — Classification

1 Scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for classification of nonconsumable tungsten
electrodes for inert gas shielded arc welding, and for plasma welding, cutting and thermal spraying.
Information on conditions of use of these electrodes is given in Annex A (informative).
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2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 80000-1:2009, Quantities and units — Part 1: General

3 Classification
Classification of a tungsten electrode is based upon its chemical composition.

4 Symbols and requirements

4.1 Symbol for the product/process

The symbol for gas shielded tungsten arc processes is the letter W.

4.2 Symbol for the chemical composition

The symbol for the chemical composition of the tungsten electrode is the chemical symbol(s) for
the principal oxide additive(s) followed by digits indicating the nominal mass percent of the oxide
additive multiplied by 10. If there is no additive, the symbol is the letter P. Table 1 lists the composition
requirements for the various classifications.

5 Chemical analysis
Chemical analysis shall be performed on specimens of the electrode being classified. Any analytical
technique may be used but, in cases of dispute, reference shall be made to established published
methods.

6 Retests
If any test fails to meet the requirement, that test shall be repeated twice. The results of both retests
shall meet the requirements. Specimens for retesting may be taken from the original test specimen or
from a new test specimen. For chemical analysis, retests need only be for those specific elements that
failed to meet their test requirement. If the results of one or both retests fail to meet the requirement,
the material under test shall be considered as not meeting the requirements of this specification for
that classification.

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