This document@ together with an AWS filler metal specification@ is intended to describe a method for providing@ in a uniform manner@ those specific details needed for procurement of filler metal to an AWS specification. Those details consist of the following: (i) The filler metal classification (selected from the pertinent AWS filler metal specification) (2) The lot classification (selected from section 5 of this document) (3) The level of testing (schedule selected from Table 1@ section 6@ of this document)