CSA W48-14 pdf download – Filler metals and allied materials for metal arc welding.
For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this Standard, the actual test values obtained are to be subjected to the rounding off rules of ISO 80000-1:2009, Clause B.3, Rule A. If the measured values are obtained by equipment calibrated in units other than those of this Standard, the measured values shall be converted to the units of this Standard before rounding. If an arithmetic average value is to be compared to the requirements of this Standard, rounding is to be done only after calculating the arithmetic average. If a test method cited in this Standard contains instructions for rounding that conflict with the instructions of this Standard, the rounding requirements of the test method will apply. The rounded results will fulfil the requirements of the appropriate table for the classification under test.
This Standard does not address safety associated with welding and welding practices.
Note: CSA Wi 17.2 addresses safety in welding and should be followed in addition to applicable workplace health and safety legislation. It is the responsibility of the users of this Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
In CSA Standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should” is used to express a recommendation or that which Is advised but not required; “may Is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability.
Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.
Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.
Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.
4 Quality system
4.1
The manufacturer shall use a quality system during the manufacture of electrodes certified to this Standard. The system for manufacture of solid wire filler materials shall place particular emphasis on quality control for analysis of the as-received green rod or of the finished filler material, as distinct from the heat analysis.
4.2
Distributors that receive certified fluxes and electrodes in bulk and repackage them for distribution, or repackage under their own label, shall use a quality system to ensure that package contents are traceable to the original manufacturer’s records and the integrity of the product remains the same as when originally manufactured.
4.3
A quality system that has been audited and registered to CAN/CSA-lSO 9001 or another quality system by
a nationally accredited organization shall be deemed to meet the requirements of Clauses 4.1 and 4.2.
4.4
The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) shall verify the use of the quality system at specified intervals. However, for manufacturers registered as specified in Clause 4.3, and provided that no nonconformances are found on the first visit, CWB may waive one visit by acceptance of evidence that registration remains in effect and that an external maintenance audit has been conducted by a nationally accredited registrar within 12 months of the date of expiry of the electrode certification(s).
Note: As of the dote of publication of this Standard, CWB verifies the use of the quality system at specified intervals of up to two years.
4.5
Manufacturers who are not registered as specified in Clause 4.3 shall be subject to a full quality system review when first applying for approval. Upon initial application, a maintenance-level review shall be conducted within a specified period. If there are no nonconformances, or if CWB is satisfied that the quality system in place is effective in maintaining traceability and consistency of product, the next quality system review need not be conducted for a specified period, provided that the manufacturer supplies satisfactory evidence that the quality system continues to operate. At the end of the full quality system review period, the manufacturer shall be subject to a full quality system review, similar to that conducted upon first application for approval.CSA W48-14 pdf download.
