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Mission Statement
To provide for the dissemination of leading new technologies or applications to the welding industry worldwide. At the same time, AWS will continue to maintain a leadership position in the production of codes, specifications, guides, recommended practices and books related to welding and joining.

AWS Technical Committees and Standards Program
An overview of AWS technical committees, their work programs and missions with
the opportunity to comment on-line on published AWS standards.

Downloadable Standards

Sample Forms from AWS Standards

ANSI Z49.1:2005  - Available for Free Download

The American Welding Society's Board of Directors has authorized free electronic distribution of the current ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes. The board decided this important voluntary welding safety and health standards document should receive the widest distribution possible and has directed that Z49.1-2005 be made available for free download. Print copies will continue to be available for purchase at http://www.awspubs.com/

Safety and Health Fact Sheets - Available for Free Download
Thirty AWS safety and health fact sheets are available for download.

AWS 2008 Catalog  - Available for Free Download
44-page catalog of AWS standards and publications.

AWS B2.1-BMG:2005 Base Metal Grouping for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification - Available for Free Download
To submit material for B2 consideration fill out the New Materials Submission Form in EXCEL or PDF and return to Selvis Morales, B2 Committee Standards Program Manager.

More Free Downloads

B2.1-BMG allows AWS technical committees with qualification requirements to refer to this standard rather than create their own base metal grouping tables. Print copies are available for purchase at http://www.awspubs.com/

Technical Committees Staff Assignments

Committee Membership Application
On-line application for service on AWS Technical Committees

Technical Calendar

  • Upcoming Committee Meetings.
  • Standards for public review.
  • All AWS technical committee meetings are open to the public. Persons wishing to attend a meeting should contact the staff secretary of the committee as listed below at: AWS, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126; Telephone (800) 443-9353, (305) 443-9353.
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Current Standards' Errata

Historical Standards' Errata

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