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The term cast iron encompasses a family of ferrous alloys with a variety of metallurgical, mechanical, and physical properties. The chemical composition and welding requirements of the metals vary within the family. This document discusses the relative weldability of various types of cast irons and the filler metals and processes used to weld them. It recommends the steps for qualification of welding procedures, welding operators and welders, and requirements for the quality of welds. The terms welding procedure, welding operator, and welder, are used as defined in the latest edition of AWS A3.0M/A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions, Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying.

Although this guide is not written with mandatory requirements, mandatory language, such as the use of “shall”, will be found in those portions of the document where failure to follow the instructions or procedures could produce inferior, misleading or unsafe results.