ASTM B1001-17 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for drawn, soft annealed round copper electrode wire used in welding machines for the purpose of seam welding of cans.

1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM B1001-17 Referenced Document

ASTM B193 Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
ASTM B250/B250M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
ASTM B258 Standard Specification for Standard Nominal Diameters and Cross-Sectional Areas of AWG Sizes of Solid Round Wires Used as Electrical Conductors
ASTM B49 Standard Specification for Copper Rod Drawing Stock for Electrical Purposes
ASTM E2575 Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Copper and Copper Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion
ASTM E53 Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM F16 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Diameter or Thickness of Wire and Ribbon for Electronic Devices and Lamps

2023 ASTM B1001-23 Standard Specification for Copper Electrode Wire Used for Welding Seams of Steel Cans
2017 ASTM B1001-17 Standard Specification for Copper Electrode Wire Used for Welding Seams of Steel Cans