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work has begun on
the following new or revised standards. Directly and materially
affected individuals are invited to contribute to the development of
such standards. Those wanting to participate may contact the Staff
Engineer listed with the document.
Participation on AWS Technical Committees and Subcommittees is open to all persons. A1.1:200X, Metric Practice
Guide for the Welding Industry. This metric practice guide
is based on the International System of Units (SI) as defined in the
U.S. Federal Register notice of July 28, 1998, “Metric System of
Measurement: Interpretation of the International System of Units
for the United States.” (Other source documents and style guides
are referenced in Annex D.) This guide contains specifications
of the SI base units, derived units, prefixes, and rules for
their use in AWS documents and by the welding industry. It also
contains factors and rules for converting from inch-pound units (often
referred to as U.S. Customary Units ) to SI Units and recommendations
to industry for managing the transition. A5.13/A5.13M:200X, Specification
for
Surfacing Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding. This
specification prescribes the requirements for classification of
surfacing electrodes for shielded metal arc welding.
Classification is based upon the chemical composition of the deposited
weld metal except for tungsten carbide electrodes where classification
is based on the mesh range, quantity, and composition of the tungsten
carbide granules. A guide is appended to the specification as a
source of information as to the characteristics and applications of the
classified electrodes. Stakeholders: Welding Industry Revised Standard: Rakesh Gupta x301 A5.22/A5.22M:200X, Specification for Stainless Steel Flux Cored and Metal Cored Welding Electrodes and Rods. Classification and other requirements are specified for numerous grades of flux cored and metal cored stainless steel electrodes and rods. New classifications include a duplex alloy and three high carbon classifications not previously classified. New classifications also include all of the metal cored electrodes that are currently in A5.9/A5.9M. In the next revision of A5.9/A5.9M these metal cored electrodes will be deleted from that specification. Stakeholders: Welding Industry Revised Standard: Rakesh Gupta, x301 A5.29/A5.29M:200X, Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding. This specification prescribes the requirements for classification of low-alloy steel electrodes for flux cored arc welding. Stakeholders: Welding Industry Revised Standard: Rakesh Gupta, x301 A5.32/A5.32M:200X (ISO 14175:2008 MOD), Specification for Shielding Gases Used for Welding. This specification for welding shielding gases specifies minimum requirements for the composition and purity of the most popular single-component shielding gases. Classification designators for both single and multicomponent gases are introduced. Other topics include testing procedures, package marking, and general application guidelines. This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). Since these are not equivalent, each system must be used independently of the other. Stakeholders: Welding Industry Adopt ISO or IEC standard with modifications: Rakesh Gupta, x301 A5.36/A5.36M:200X, Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Flux Cored Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding and Metal Cored Electrodes for Gas Metal Arc Welding. . This specification prescribes the requirements for classification of carbon and low-alloy steel flux cored electrodes for flux cored arc welding and metal cored electrodes for gas shielded arc welding. The requirements include chemical composition and mechanical properties of the weld metal and certain usability characteristics. Optional, supplemental designators are also included for diffusible hydrogen and to indicate conformance to special mechanical property requirements when the weld metal is deposited using low heat input, fast cooling rate and high heat input, slow cooling rate procedures. Stakeholders: Welding Industry Adopt ISO or IEC standard with modifications: Rakesh Gupta, x301 B2.1/B2.1M:200X, , Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. This specification provides requirements for the qual¬ification of welding procedures. It also provides require¬ments for the performance qualification of welders and welding operators. This specification is intended for use where refer¬enced by a product or fabrication code, specification, contract document, or internal documents such as quality control or quality assurance manuals. The requirements imposed by the Referencing Document (see 1.3.2 Sup¬plemental Definitions) supersede the requirements of this specification. Stakeholders: Welders, consumer, producers Adopt ISO or IEC standard with modifications: Selvis Morales, x313 B5.1:200X, , Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors. . This standard defines the qualification requirements to qualify welding inspectors. The qualification requirements for visual welding inspectors include experience, satisfactory completion of an examination, which includes demonstrated capabilities, and proof of visual acuity. The examination tests the inspector’s knowledge of welding processes, welding procedures, nondestructive examinations, destructive tests, terms definitions, symbols, reports, welding metallurgy, related mathematics, safety, quality assurance and responsibility. Stakeholders: Welding inspectors, metal fabricators, end users, erectors, educators, engineers, structural steel industry. Adopt ISO or IEC standard with modifications: John Gayler, x472 B4.2M/ISO 5173:200X, Destructive Tests on Welds in Metallic Materials – Bend Tests. This document provides technical details for the bend testing of welds. Stakeholders: Welding Inspection Authorities and Testers Revised Standard: Brian McGrath x311 B5.14:20XX, Specification for the Qualification of Radiographic Interpreters. This specification defines the requirements for the qualification of radiographic interpreters. The qualification of radiographic interpreters requires experience, knowledge, and skills unique to the interpretation of radiographic media and the determination of acceptance criteria for weldments and adjacent base metal. Training and work experience in radiographic theory, procedures, weld and adjacent base metal defect recognition, radiographic processing, handling, storage, and code requirements relating to radiographic acceptance criteria are essential to ensuring the competence of individuals engaged in radiographic interpretation. Stakeholders: Users of radiography for weld testing, radiographic testing educators and trainers, producers and suppliers of radiographic equipment and supplies. Any fabrication or construction industry that uses radiography to evaluate weld soundness. Revised Standard: John Gayler, x472 B5.15:200X, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Sales Representatives. This standard establishes the minimum requirements to qualify as a Welding Sales Representative. This qualification is based on the individual’s education and experience, and their ability to pass an examination. Stakeholders: welding equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and users, welding sales representatives. Revised Standard: John Gayler, x472 B5.17:200X, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Fabricators. This standard, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Fabricators, establishes the minimum requirements necessary to qualify as a Welding Fabricator. The qualification is determined based on an examination of implementation of the fabricator’s quality control manual to verify compliance to the requirements defined in this specification. This document also defines the Welding Fabricator’s functions and lists the minimum reference materials that the Welding Fabricator should possess. Stakeholders: Welders, Welding fabricators, Welding fabricator customers Revised Standard: Steve Hedrick x305 B5.16:200X, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Engineers. This specification establishes qualification requirements for Welding Engineers. It describes how qualifications are determined, and the practice by which qualification may be attained and maintained. Stakeholders: Welders, Engineers Revised Standard: Steve Hedrick x305 C1.1M/C1.1:200X, Recommended Practices for Resistance Welding. This publication will present current concepts and practices for resistance welding and related processes for ferros and nonferrous metals including coated and dissimilar metals. Where practical, resistance welding schedules will be included in the text. Stakeholders: All users who use resistance welding equipment to produce resistance welded production parts. Revised Standard: Harold Ellison x299 C2.16/C2.16M:200X, Guide for Thermal-Spray Operator Qualification. . This guide contains recommendations for thermal-spray operator qualification based on knowledge and skill testing. Twelve individual thermal-spray operator qualification tests (TSOQT) are included for engineering and corrosion control applications: one each for job knowledge, high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spraying and flame spray-fusing, two for arc spraying, and three each for flame spraying and air-plasma spraying. Stakeholders: AWS, ANSI Revised Standard: Reino Starks, x304 C2.20/C2.20M:200X, Specification for Thermal Spraying Zinc Anodes on Steel Reinforced Concrete. This AWS standard is a specification for thermal spraying zinc anodes on steel reinforced concrete. This standard is formatted as an industrial process instruction. The scope includes: job description, safety, pass/fail job reference standards, feedstock materials, equipment, a step-by-step process instruction for surface preparation, thermal spraying, and quality control. There are two annexes: job control record and portable adhesion testing. Stakeholders: AWS, ANSI Revised Standard: Reino Starks, x304 C2.21M/C2.21:200X, Specification for Thermal Spray Equipment Acceptance Inspection. This document specifies the thermal spray equipment acceptance requirements for plasma, arc-wire, flame-powder, -wire, -rod, and -cord, high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) equipment. Evidence of the equipment capabilities be provided by the equipment manufacturer. Inspection reports are provided in five mandatory annexes. Stakeholders: AWS, ANSI Revised Standard: Reino Starks, x304 span style="font-weight: bold;">C2.23M/C2.23:200X, Specification for the Application of Thermal Spay Coatings. This specification presents an industrial process for the application of thermal spray coating (TSC) on steel. It covers safety, job reference standards, equipment setup and preparation, surface preparation, Aluminum and Zinc application and sealer and topcoat application. Stakeholders: AWS, ANSI Revised Standard: Reino Starks, x304 C2.25/C2.25M:200X, Specification for Thermal Spray Feedstock—Solid and Composite Wire and Ceramic Rods. This specification provides the as-manufactured chemical composition classification requirements for solid and composite wires and ceramic rods for thermal spraying. Requirements for standard sizes, marking, manufacturing, and packaging are included. Stakeholders: AWS, ANSI Revised Standard: Reino Starks, x304 C4.1-77 (R200X), Criteria for Describing Oxygen-Cut Surfaces and Surface Roughness Guide for Oxygen Cutting. . This set consists of a plastic gauge with samples of oxygen-cut surfaces, and a document including descriptive terms and illustrations of surface cuts. Stakeholders: : This document and plastic gauge set is used by oxyfuel gas cutters (operators) and inspectors as an aid to identify acceptance levels of oxygen-cut surfaces. C4.1 is also referenced in several AWS D1 structural welding documents. Revised Standard: Annette Alonso, x299 C4.2/C4.2M:200X, Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel Gas Cutting Torch Operation. This document contains the procedures to be used in conjunction with oxyfuel gas cutting equipment and the latest safety requirements. Complete lists of equipment are available from individual manufacturers. Stakeholders: This document will be used by oxyfuel gas cutters (operators) involved with steel plate cutting, tooling fabrication, manufacturers of equipment, and building construction. Revised Standard: Annette Alonso, x299 C7.1M/C7.1:200X, Recommended Practices for Electron Beam Welding (and Allied/Related Processes). This document presents recommended practices for electron beam welding. It is intended to cover common applications of the process. Processes definitions, safe practices, general process requirements, and inspection criteria are provided. Stakeholders: AWS, ANSI. Revised Standard: Reino Starks, x304 C7.3M/C7.3:200X, Process Specification for Electron Beam Welding. This specification on electron beam welding discusses applicable specifications, safety, requirements, fabrication, quality examination, equipment calibration and maintenance, approval of work, and delivery of work. It addresses processing and quality control requirements for electron beam welding with both high and low voltage welding equipment in high and medium vacuum variations. Stakeholders: ANSI, AWS, Manufacturers using electron beam welding, Welding engineers, Machine operators, General public (confidence in soundness of electron beam welds) Revised Standard: Reino Starks, x304 D1.1/D1.1M:2010, Structural Welding Code -- Steel. . This code covers the welding requirements for any type of welded structure made from the commonly used carbon and low-alloy constructional steels. Clauses 1 through 8 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in steel construction. There are eight normative and twelve informative annexes in this code. A Commentary of the code is included with the document. Stakeholders: Structural Engineers working with steel, designers, manufacturers, welders, qualifiers, inspectors, fabricators Revised Standard: Selvis Morales, x313 D1.2/D1.2M:200X, Structural Welding Code -- Aluminum. . This code covers the welding requirements for any type structure made from aluminum structural alloys, except for aluminum pressure vessels and pressure piping. Clauses 1 through 7 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in aluminum construction. A commentary on the code is also included with the document. Stakeholders: Structural Engineers working with aluminum, designers, manufacturers, welders, qualifiers, inspectors, fabricators Revised Standard: Selvis Morales, x313 D1.3M/D1.3:200X, Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel. . This code contains the requirements for arc welding of structural sheet/strip steels, including cold formed members, hereafter collectively referred to as “sheet steel,” which are equal to or less than 3/16 in (0.188 in) [4.8 mm] in nominal thickness. When this code is stipulated in contract documents, conformance with all its provisions shall be required, except for those provisions that the Engineer or contract documents specifically modifies or exempts. Stakeholders: Manufacturers, welders, engineers, fabricators, designers Revised Standard: Selvis Morales, x313 D1.5M/D1.5:200X, Bridge Welding Code. . This code covers the welding requirements for AASHTO welded highway bridges made from carbon and low-alloy constructional steels. This 2008 edition contains dimensions in metric SI Units and U.S. Customary Units. Clauses 1 through 7 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in steel construction. The provisions for Clause 9 have been distributed throughout the D1.5 code. Clauses 8, 10, and 11 do not contain provisions, as their analogue D1.1 sections are not applicable to the D1.5 code. Clause 12 contains the requirements for fabricating fracture critical members. Stakeholders: Structural Engineers, designers, manufacturers, welders, qualifiers, inspectors, fabricators involved in welding bridges. Revised Standard: Selvis Morales, x313 D1.6/D1.6M:2007-AMD 1, Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel. . This code covers the requirements for welding stainless steel structural assemblies. Stakeholders: Structural Engineers working with stainless steel, manufacturers, welders, qualifiers, inspectors. Revised Standard: Selvis Morales, x313 D16.1M/D16.1:200X, Specification for Robotic Arc Welding Safety. This standard establishes safety requirements with respect to the design, manufacture, maintenance, and operation of arc welding robot systems and ancillary equipment. It also helps to identify and minimize hazards involved in maintaining, operating, integrating, and setting up of arc welding robot systems. Stakeholders: Robotic arc welding personnel Revised Standard: Matthew Rubin, x215 D16.4M/D16.4:200X, 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 more realistically with those in industry. Stakeholders: Robotic arc welding personnel Revised Standard: Matthew Rubin, x215 D18.2:200X, Guide to Weld Discoloration Levels on Inside of Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube. This standard addresses factors that affect weld discoloration on the inside of austenitic stainless steel tube. The document contains a color illustration relating the discoloration to the oxygen content of the backing shielding gas. Stakeholders: : AWS, ANSI medical, food service, and environmental services. New Standard: Reino Starks, x304 D8.18M:200X, Specification for Automotive Weld Quality-Resistance Spot Welding Advanced High Strength Steel. Automotive manufacturers are specifying advanced high strength steels as an enabler for lighter weight more fuel-efficient vehicles. Spot weld acceptance criteria for this material will be addressed in this specification. Stakeholders: This specification would be called out on product drawings for both existing and/or potential suppliers to the automotive industry. New Standard: Harold Ellison x299 D10.12M/D10.12:200X, Guide for Welding Mild Steel Pipe. This document provides welding techniques for oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, and flux cored arc welding intended for application to piping systems such as low pressure heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, water supplies, as well as some gas or chemical systems. Stakeholders: Welders of mild steel pipe. Revised Standard: Brian McGrath D10.17M:200X, Guide for Welding Tubular Steel Vehicle Structures. . This document presents a detailed discussion of the methods and recommended procedures for welding of steel tubing for vehicle structures. A number of Figures and Tables illustrate recommended joint designs, filler metal selections, and procedures. Stakeholders: Vehicle detail designers, fabricators and end users. Revised Standard: Brian McGrath x311 F1.1M:200X,
Method for Sampling Airborne Particles and Gases Generated by Welding and Allied Processes. This document aids the reader in the proper technique for sampling welding fume and gases in the workplace. Stakeholders: Companies that are required to estimate emissions from welding operations for various purposes. Revised Standard: Steve Hedrick, x305 G1.10M:200X, Guide for the Evaluation
of Hot Gas, Hot Gas Extrusion, and Heated Tool Butt Thermoplastic Welds.
This guide lists and describes defects in welded joints in
thermoplastic materials. The objective is to make possible a
generally valid evaluation giving consideration to graded quality
requirements. G1.2M/G1.2, Specification for
Standardized Ultrasonic Welding Test Specimen for Thermoplastics.
This specification outlines the requirements for a standard ultrasonic
welding test sample for thermoplastics and its welding and testing. Z49.1:200X,
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes. This standard covers all aspects of safety and health in the welding environment, emphasizing oxygen gas and arc welding processes with some coverage given to resistance welding. It contains information on protection of personnel and the general area, ventilation, fire prevention and protection, and confined spaces. A significant section is devoted to precautionary information, showing examples, and an extensive bibliography is included. STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AWS was
approved as an
accredited standards-preparing organization by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) in 1979. AWS rules, as approved by ANSI,
require that all standards be open to public review for comment during
the approval process. This column also advises of ANSI approval of
documents. The following standards are submitted for public review. A
draft copy may be obtained by contacting Rosalinda O'Neill at AWS,
Technical Services Business Unit, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, Fl
33126; telephone (800/305) 443-9353, ext. 451, e-mail: roneill@aws.org.
A3.0M/A3.0:200X, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Revised Standard -- $102.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 6/22/09.] A5.8M/A5.8:200X (ISO 6848:2004 MOD), Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding. Revised Standard -- $36.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 6/1/09.] A5.12M/A5.12:200X (ISO 6848:2004 MOD), Specification for Tungsten and Oxide Dispersed Tungsten Electrodes for Arc Welding and Cutting. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 12/29/08.] A5.14/A5.14M:200X, Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 10/20/08.] A5.12M/A5.12:200X (ISO 6848:2004 MOD), Specification for Tungsten and Oxide Dispersed Tungsten Electrodes for Arc Welding and Cutting. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 12/29/08.] A5.22/A5.22M:200X, Specification for Stainless Steel Flux Cored and Metal Cored Welding Electrodes and Rods. Revised Standard -- $42.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 1/12/09.] A5.25/A5.25M-97 (R20XX), Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Electroslag Welding. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 12/22/08.] A5.26/A5.26M-97 (R200X), Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Electrogas Welding. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 11/17/08.] B2.1-4-217:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), ER80S-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-4-218:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-4-219:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER80S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-4-220:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515 and ER80S-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-4-221:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515, ER80S-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-5A-222:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), ER90S-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-5A-223:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-5A-224:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-5A-225:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521 and ER90S-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.1-5A-226:1999 (R200X), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521, ER90S-B3, and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/30/09.] B2.2/B2.2M:200X, Specification for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification. Revised Standard -- $40.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/16/09.] B5.14:200X, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Sales Representatives. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 1/19/08.] B5.15:200X, Specification for the Qualification of Radiographic Interpreters. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 7/13/09.] B5.2:2001 (R200X), Specification for the Qualification of Welding Educators. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 8/24/09.] B5.5:200X, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspector Specialists and Welding Inspector Assistants. Reaffirmed Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 8/17/09.] C4.1-77 (R200X), Criteria for Describing Oxygen-Cut Surfaces. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 8/31/09.] C4.2/C4.2M:200X, Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel Gas Cutting Torch Operation. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 3/16/09.] D1.7/D1.7M:200X, Guide for Strengthening and Repairing Existing Structures. Revised Standard -- $30.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 6/29/09.] D1.8/D1.8M:200X, Structural Welding Code – Seismic Supplement. Revised Standard -- $57.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 1/19/08.] D10.14M/D10.14:200X, Guide for Multipass Orbital Machine Pipe Groove Welding. New Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 8/17/09.] D10.17M:200X, Guide for Welding Tubular Steel Vehicle Structures. New Standard -- $57.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 8/17/09.] D17.3/D17.3M:200X, Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications. New Standard -- $30.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 4/6/09.] D18.2:200X, Guide to Weld Discoloration Levels on Inside of Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube. Revised Standard -- $25.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 5/25/09.] D14.5/D14.5M:200X, Specification for Welding of Presses and Press Components. Revised Standard -- $92.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 12/15/08.] G2.3M/G2.3:200X, Guide for the Joining of Wrought Solid Solution Austenitic Stainless Steels. New Standard -- $58.00. [ANSI Public Review expires 11/10/08.]
ISO DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW Copies of the
following Draft
International Standards are available for review and comment through
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West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY, 10036; telephone (212)
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In the United States, if you wish to participate in the development of International Standards for welding, contact Andrew Davis at AWS, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL, 33126; telephone (305) 443-9353 ext. 466, e-mail: adavis@aws.org. Otherwise contact your national standards body. ISO/DIS 3580, Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of creep-resisting steels - Classification ISO/DIS 3580.2, Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of creep-resisting steels - Classification ISO/DIS 3690, Welding and allied processes – Determination of hydrogen content in arc weld metal ISO/DIS 3821 – Gas welding equipment – Rubber hoses for welding, cutting and allied processes ISO/DIS 5171, Gas welding equipment - Pressure gauges used in welding, cutting and allied processes ISO/DIS 5182, Welding – Materials for resistance welding electrodes and ancillary equipment ISO/DIS 5821 – Resistance spot welding electrode caps ISO/DIS 6947 – Welds – Working positions – Definitions of angles of slope and rotation ISO/DIS 7291 – Gas welding equipment – Pressure regulators for manifold systems used in welding, cutting and allied processes up to 300 bar ISO/DIS 7963 – Welds in steel – Calibration block No. 2 for ultrasonic examination of welds ISO/DIS 6520-1 – Welding and allied processes – Classification of geometric imperfections in metallic materials – Part 1: Fusion welding ISO/DIS 6520-1 – Welding and allied processes – Classification of geometric imperfections in metallic materials – Part 1: Fusion welding ISO/DIS 6947.2, Welds – Welding positions ISO/DIS 9606-1.3, Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding – Part 1: Steels ISO/DIS 10225, – Gas welding equipment – Marking for equipment used for gas welding, cutting and allied processes ISO/DIS 10447 – Resistance welding – Peel and chisel testing of resistance spot and projection welds ISO/DIS 10675-1, Non-destructive testing of welds – Acceptance levels for radiographic testing – Part 1: Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys ISO/DIS 11666, Non-destructive testing of welds – Ultrasonic testing of welded joints – Acceptance levels span style="font-weight: bold;">ISO/DIS 11745, Brazing for aerospace applications – Qualification test of brazers and brazing operators – Brazing of metallic components ISO/DIS 13918, Welding – Studs and ceramic ferrules for arc stud welding ISO/DIS 14113, Gas welding equipment – Rubber and plastic hose and hose assemblies for use with industrial gases up to 450 bar ISO/DIS 14171, Welding consumables – Solid wire electrodes, tubular cored electrodes and electrode/flux combinations for submerged arc welding of non alloy and fine grain steels – Classification ISO/DIS 14172, Welding consumables – Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys – Classification ISO/DIS 14174, Welding consumables – Fluxes for submerged arc welding and electroslag welding – Classification ISO/DIS 14271, Resistance welding – Vickers hardness testing (low-force and microhardness) of resistance spot, projection, and seam welds ISO/DIS 14344.2, Welding and allied processes – Procurement of welding consumables ISO/DIS 15609-4, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Welding procedure specification - Part 4: Laser beam welding ISO/DIS 14175 – Welding consumables – Shielding gases for fusion welding and allied processes ISO/DIS 14341, Welding consumables – Wire electrodes and deposits for gas shielded metal arc welding of non alloy and fine grain steels – Classification ISO/DIS 14343:2002/Amd. 2, Welding consumables – Wire electrodes, strip electrodes, wires and rods for fusion welding of stainless and heat resisting steels – Classification AMENDMENT 2 ISO/DIS 14373.3 – Resistance welding – Procedure for spot welding of uncoated and coated low carbon steels ISO/DIS 14555 – Welding – Arc stud welding of metallic materials ISO/DIS 14731 – Welding coordination – Tasks and responsibilities ISO/DIS 14744-1 – Welding – Acceptance inspection of electron beam welding machines – Part 1: Principles and acceptance conditions ISO/DIS 15011-1 – Health and safety in welding and allied processes – Laboratory method for sampling fume and gases – Part 1: Determination of fume emission rate during arc welding and collection of fume for analysis ISO/DIS 15011-3 – Health and safety in the welding and allied processes – Laboratory method for sampling fume an gases – Part 3: Determination of ozone emission rate ISO/DIS 15012-2 – Health and safety in welding and allied processes – Requirements, testing and marketing of equipment for air filtration – Part 2: Determination of the minimum air volume flow rate ISO/DIS 15609-4, 2560, Welding consumables - Covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy and fine grain steels - Classification ISO/DIS 15614-3, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials – Welding procedure test – Part 3: Fusion and pressure welding of non-alloyed and low-alloyed cast irons ISO/DIS 15616-4, Acceptance tests for CO2-laser beam machines for high quality welding and cutting – Part 4: Using 2D moving optics type ISO/DIS 17633 – Welding consumables – Tubular cored electrodes and rods for gas shielded and non-gas shielded metal arc welding of stainless and heat-resisting steels – Classification ISO/DIS 17635 – Non-destructive testing of welds – General rules for metallic materials ISO/DIS 17640 – Non-destructive testing of welds – Ultrasonic testing of welded joints – Methods and testing levels ISO/DIS 17663 – Welding – Guidelines for quality requirements for heat treatment in connection with welding and allied processes ISO/DIS 17672, Brazing – Filler metals ISO/DIS 17677-1, Resistance welding – Vocabulary – Part 1: Spot, projection and seam welding ISO/DIS 18274 , Welding consumables – Wire and strip electrodes, wires and rods for fusion welding of nickel and nickel alloys – Classification ISO/DIS 18594, Resistance spot – projection – and seam-welding – Method for determining the transition resistance on aluminium and steel material ISO/DIS 18595, Resistance welding – Spot welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys – Weldability, welding and testing ISO/DIS 21952, Welding consumables – Wire electrodes, wires, rods and deposits for gas shielded arc welding of creep-resisting steel – Classification ISO/DIS 22829 – Resistance welding – Transformer-rectifier for welding guns with integrated transformers – Transformers-rectifier units operating at 1000 Hz frequency ISO/DIS 23277 – Non-destructive examination of welds – Penetrant testing of welds – Acceptance levels ISO/DIS 23279 – Non-destructive testing of welds – Ultrasonic testing – Characterization of indications in welds ISO/DIS 24394 - Welding in aerospace – Qualification test for welders and welding operators – Welding of metallic components ISO/DIS 23278 – Non-destructive examination of welds – Magnetic particle testing of welds – Acceptance levels ISO/DIS 23279 – Non-destructive examination of welds – Ultrasonic examination – Characterization of indications in welds ISO/DIS 24034 – Welding consumables – Solid wires and rods for fusion welding of titanium and titanium alloys – Classification ISO/DIS 24373 – Welding consumables – Solid wires and rods for fusion welding of copper and copper alloys – Classification ISO/DIS 24497-1 – Non-destructive testing – Metal magnetic memory – Part 1: General requirements ISO/DIS 24497-2 – Non-destructive testing – Metal magnetic memory – Part 2: Terms and definitions ISO/DIS 24497-3 – Non-destructive testing – Metal magnetic memory – Part 3: Inspection of welded joints ISO/DIS 24598, Welding consumables – Solid wire electrodes, tubular cored electrodes and electrode-flux combinations for submerged arc welding of creep-resisting steels – Classification ISO/DIS 25239-1, Friction stir welding - Aluminium - Part 1: Vocabulary ISO/DIS 25239-2, Friction stir welding - Aluminium - Part 2: Design of weld joints ISO/DIS 25239-3, Friction stir welding - Aluminium - Part 3: Qualification of welding operators ISO/DIS 25239-4, Friction stir welding - Aluminium - Part 4: Specification and qualification of welding procedures ISO/DIS 25239-5, Friction stir welding - Aluminium - Part 5: Quality and inspection requirements ISO/DIS 26304, Welding consumables – Solid wire electrodes, tubular cored electrodes and electrode-flux combinations for submerged arc welding of high strength steels – Classification ISO/DIS 6520-1 – Welding and allied processes – Classification of geometric imperfections in metallic materials – Part 1: Fusion welding ISO/DTR 3834-6, Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials – Guidance on implementing ISO 3834 ISO/DIS 7291.2, Gas welding equipment – Pressure regulators for manifold system used in welding, cutting and allied processes up to 30 000 kpA (300bar) NEW STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI: A5.01M/A5.01:2008, (ISO 14344:2002 MOD) Procurement Guidelines for Consumables – Welding and Allied Processes – Flux and Gas Shielded Electrical Welding Processes. Approval Date: 4/4/08. A5.6/A5.6M:2008, Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Approval Date: 11/6/07. C3.3:2008, Recommended Practices for the Design, Manufacture, and Examination of Critical Brazed Components. Approval Date: 4/21/08. C3.6M/C3.6:2008, Specification for Furnace Brazing. Approval Date: 9/12/07. C3.9M/C3.9:2009, Specification for Resistance Brazing. Approval Date: 7/30/08. C7.4/C7.4M:2008, Process Specification and Operator for Laser Beam Welding. Approval Date: 3/13/08. D1.7/D1.7M:2010, Guide for Strengthening and Repairing Existing Structures Supplement. Approval Date: 7/1/09. D10.7M/D10.7:2008, Guide for the Gas Shielded Arc Welding of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Pipe. Approval Date: 4/21/08. D17.3/D17.3M:2009, Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications. Approval Date: 7/1/09. D14.8M:2009 (ISO/TR 17844:2004 IDT), Standard Methods for the Avoidance of Cold Cracks. Approval Date: 11/11/08. G2.3M/G2.3:2009, Guide for the Joining of Wrought Solid Solution Austenitic Stainless Steels. Approval Date: : 2/2/09. REVISED
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APPROVED BY ANSI:
A3.0M/A3.0:2010, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Approval Date: 7/1/09. A5.14/A5.14M:2009, Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods. Approval Date: 10/28/08. A5.12M/A5.12:2009 (ISO 6848:2004 MOD), Specification for Tungsten and Oxide Dispersed Tungsten Electrodes for Arc Welding and Cutting. Approval Date: 4/17/09. B2.1/B2.1M:2009, Specification for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification. Approval Date: 7/7/09. B2.2/B2.2M:2010, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. Approval Date: 7/7/09. B5.14:2009, Specification for the Qualification of Welding Sales Representatives. Approval Date: 2/2/09. C1.4M/C1.4:2009, Specification for Resistance Welding of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels. Approval Date: 8/22/08. C1.5:2009, Specification for the Qualification of Resistance Welding Technicians. Approval Date: 9/16/08. C3.3:2008, Recommended Practices for the Design, Manufacture, and Examination of Critical Brazed Components. Approval Date: 4/21/08. C4.2/C4.2M:2009, Recommended Practices for Safe Oxyfuel Gas Cutting Torch Operation. Approval Date: 5/4/09. D1.8/D1.8M:2009, Structural Welding Code – Seismic Supplement. Submitted for approval. Approval Date: 5/5/09. D10.7M/D10.7:2008, Guide for the Gas Shielded Arc Welding of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Pipe. Approval Date: 4/21/08. D16.3M/D16.3:2009, Risk Assessment Guide for Robotic Arc Welding. Approval Date: 11/13/08. D14.5/D14.5M:2009, Specification for Welding of Presses and Press Components. Approval Date: 4/16/09. D18.1/D18.1M:2009, Specification for Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Systems in Sanitary (Hygienic) Applications. Approval Date: 4/17/09. D18.2:2009, Guide to Weld Discoloration Levels on Inside of Austenitic Stainless Steel [CHART]. Approval Date: 6/22/09. REAFFIRMED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI: A5.26/A5.26M-97 (R2009), Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Electrogas Welding. Approval Date: 2/27/09. B2.1-4-217:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), ER80S-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-4-218:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-4-219:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER80S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-4-220:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515 and ER80S-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-4-221:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515, ER80S-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-5A-222:1999 (R2009), ), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), ER90S-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-5A-223:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-5A-224:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3 and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-5A-225:1999 (R2009), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521 and ER90S-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. B2.1-5A-226:1999 (R2009), ), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition; 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521, ER90S-B3, and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications. Approval Date: 5/29/09. C6.1-89 (R2009), Recommended Practices for Friction Welding. Approval Date: 2/27/09. D10.10/D10.10M:1999 (R2009), Recommended Practices for Local Heating of Welds in Piping and Tubing. Approval Date: 5/5/09. WITHDRAWN STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI: None at this time. |