A2 Committee on Definitions and Symbols

A2 Committee on Definitions and Symbols

SCOPE

The A2 Committee on Definitions and Symbols is responsible for the preparation and revision of standards defining welding terms and symbols.

Committee Leadership

CHAIR

Larry J. Barley, OTC Daihen Inc.

SECRETARY

COORDINATOR

JOIN THE COMMITTEE

JOIN THE COMMITTEE

The A2 Committee seeks volunteers to participate in its standards development process. The committee is recruiting all types of members as well as members with specific interests (Educators) in regard to the committee’s scope. Contact Stephen Borrero to learn more about this committee’s work and/or complete the Technical Committee Application.

PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS

AWS A2.4:2020

Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination

AWS A2.1:2020

American Welding Society Welding Symbol Chart

AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2020

Standard Welding Terms and Definitions Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying

AWS A3.1:2020

AWS Master Chart of Welding and Joining Processes

List of Subcommittees

AWS A2B – Subcommittee on Definitions

CHAIR: Richard Holdren, Arc Specialties Inc.

AWS A2C – Subcommittee on Symbols

CHAIR: Christopher Thurow, Samuel Pressure Vessel Group