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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MIAMI-March 22, 2005-The American Welding Society (AWS) announces the availability of two publications:
-AWS D16.4M/D16.4:2005, Specification for the Qualification of Robotic Arc Welding Personnel- This specification provides requirements for the qualification of robotic arc welding support personnel at three different levels-CRAW-L1, CRAW-O, and CRAW-T. The revisions in this edition align education and experience requirements.
-AWS D14.6/D14.6M:2005, Specification for Welding of Rotating Elements of Equipment- This standard established material and workmanship standards for manufacturers, fabricators, repair organizations, purchasers, and owner/operators of rotating equipment which are fabricated or repaired by welding. Included are sections defining process qualifications, operator qualifications, quality control, inspection requirements, and repair requirements.
AWS continues to partner with Global Engineering Documents, the retail arm of Information Handling Services (IHS), for order fulfillment of all AWS standards and other publications. To order these and other AWS publications, please refer to the AWS 2005 Product Catalog, or contact Global Engineering Documents at 800- 854-7179 or visit their website at www.global.ihs.com. Also you can contact AWS Member Services at 800- 443-9353, (305- 443-9353 outside the U.S.), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET or download the catalog from the AWS website, www.aws.org/catalogs
The American Welding Society is the largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied processes, including joining, brazing, soldering, cutting, and thermal spray. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, AWS serves almost 50,000 members in the United States and around the world. In 2005, the AWS Welding Show the premiere trade show for the welding industry will take place April 26 through April 28 in Dallas, Texas, USA. For more information on AWS programs and publications, visit the Society's Web site, www.aws.org
Maggie Alvarez-Miranda, AWS
(800) 443-9353, ext. 308
(800) 443 - 9353, ext. 416
malvarez@aws.org