Welding consumable procurement

ERNiCrMo-3 vs ERNiCrMo-4 vs ERNiCr-3

These AWS A5.14 classifications belong to different filler-metal families. They are not purchasing substitutes simply because all contain nickel and chromium. Base metals, service, governing code and the qualified WPS/PQR control selection.

AWS A5.14GTAW / GMAWRFQ comparison
Coils labelled as Alloy 625 ERNiCrMo-3 filler metalConfirm classification, diameter, package, batch documents and manufacturer in the offer.

Classification map

Do not buy by a shortened alloy name

This table organizes the RFQ; it is not a filler-selection instruction.

ClassificationCommon family referenceProcurement question
ERNiCrMo-3Alloy 625 / UNS N06625 familyIs the WPS qualified for the stated base-metal combination, process and service?
ERNiCrMo-4Alloy C-276 / UNS N10276 familyDoes the project specification require this Ni-Cr-Mo classification for joining or overlay?
ERNiCr-3Alloy 82 / UNS N06082 familyIs ERNiCr-3 explicitly listed in the WPS and approved consumables list?

Selection controls

What the buyer must verify

Base metals and joint

State both base-metal designations, thicknesses and whether the operation is joining, repair, buttering or overlay.

Qualified procedure

Send the applicable code, WPS/PQR number, process, position and any approved-manufacturer restriction. Final selection belongs to the responsible welding engineer.

Consumable format

Specify GTAW straight rod or GMAW spool, diameter, rod length or spool weight, quantity and permissible package configuration.

Lot documentation

Define certificate, lot traceability, chemical or mechanical test report, marking and any third-party witness point before quotation.

Copy into the inquiry

Nickel filler-metal RFQ fields

Classification and specification: ___

Base metals / joint or overlay purpose: ___

Governing code and WPS/PQR: ___

GTAW/GMAW, diameter and package: ___

Quantity and batch requirements: ___

Certificates / testing / inspection: ___

Destination, Incoterm and required date: ___

Technical RFQ

Send the classification and WPS-controlled requirement.

We will review the requested supply route and documents; we do not approve welding-procedure suitability.