Class: RG45

AWS: A5.2

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.2           ASME SFA A5.2

Weld Process: Oxyfuel Gas Welding Rod

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.08 max	Cu = 0.30 max
Mn = 0.50 max	Cr = 0.20 max
Si = 0.10 max	Ni = 0.30 max
P = 0.035 max	Mo = 0.20 max
S = 0.040 max	Al = 0.02 max

Available Sizes
.045 X 36
1/16 X 36
3/32 X 36
1/8 X 36
5/32 X 36

Application
This welding rod of class RG may be used to join wrought Iron and are a general purpose oxyfuel gas welding rod.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.07	Si = 0.07	P = 0.03
Mn = 0.25	S = 0.03

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties % (Typical) As-Welded
Not Specified in AWS Specification

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %(Typical) As-Welded
Not Specified in AWS Specification

Recommended Operation of Welding Rods
Either forehand or backhand welding may be used.

Use a neutral flame or with a slight excess of acetylene. In the making of it is possible to produce a weld with a composition intermediate between those of the base metal and the filler metal.