Welding Journal

Features

What’s New in AWS D1.1 2025, Structural Welding Code — Steel

The D1 committees solicited input from users and other industry subject matter experts to significantly update AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025, Structural Welding Code — Steel. The easy part, incorporating errata from the 2020 code, was completed, and then we implemented additional improvements.

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Features

Arc-Tist Corner: Welding on the Road Less Traveled

First-time welders don’t always experience love at first arc. Emily Stewart’s first welding class was nerve-racking. She may have never overcome her fear if not for a gentle push from a friend and her desire to make a metal rose for her sister.

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Features

AWS D1.1 2025 Introduces a New Grade of Structural Steel for Prequalified Welding

AWS D1.1/D1.1.M:2025, Structural Welding Code — Steel, marks the 25th edition of the D1.1 code, and with it comes a new grade of structural steel that’s now the strongest base metal approved for prequalified welding.

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Editorial

Breaking the Status Quo

Having started my career in fabrication and erection before transitioning into engineering, I bring a unique perspective to these topics. My journey has given me valuable insights from both sides of the industry — engineering and fabrication.

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Features

Enhanced Guidelines for Grade 91 Steel

Grade 91 steel was first codified in 1983 as Code Case 1943 for tubing. Additional code cases were adopted in 1986 for seamless pipe, forged pipe, forgings, and plate, followed by a code case in 1995 for castings.

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Q&A

Stainless Q&A

Q: Is there a concern with welding stainless steel to galvanized steel or welding using copper tooling?

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Education

Education 411

Kenneth Kuk, the “patriarch” of Ferris State University’s Bachelor of Welding program, was recently inducted into the Welding Engineering Technology Hall of Fame, celebrating his career in education and his impact on generations of students.

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News of the Industry

News of the Industry

TST Fabrication and Machine, a service-disabled, veteran-owned metal fabrication company, will invest $3 million to expand its existing Norfolk, Va., headquarters. The company fabricates sheet metal and manufactures machine parts for the Navy. The project will create 56 jobs.

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Society News

Society News

Explore AWS news, Tech Topics, Membership activities, and much more.

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