This standard identifies various information necessary for communication between a purchaser and a supplier of welding consumables. This standard@ together with an AWS@ ISO@ or other recognized welding consumable standard@ provides a method for preparing those specific details needed for welding consumable procurement which consist of the following: a) the welding consumable classification (selected from the pertinent AWS@ ISO@ or other applicable welding consumable standard); b) the lot class (selected from Clause 4 of this standard); c) the testing schedule (selected from Clause 5 of this standard). Selection of the specific welding consumable classification@ lot class and testing schedule will depend upon the requirements of the application for which the welding consumable is being procured.