Technical Standard Notices

NEW STANDARDS PROJECTS

Development 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 Secretary listed with the document.

Participation on AWS Technical Committees and Subcommittees is open to all persons.

A5.13/A5.13M-202x, Specification for Surfacing Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (revision of ANSI/AWS A5.13/A5.13M-2024)
Scope: 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 concerning the classification system employed and intended use of the classified electrodes. 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.
Project need: Will revise to reflect current practices.
Stakeholders: Welding Industry.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

BSR/AWS A5.21/A5.21M-202x, Specification for Bare Electrodes and Rods for Surfacing (revision of ANSI/AWS A5.21/A5.21M-2024)
Scope: This specification prescribes the requirements for classification of bare (uncoated) solid wire as well as tubular electrodes and rods for weld surfacing. Solid surfacing electrodes and rods are classified on the basis of the composition of the material as manufactured. Metal cored and flux cored composite (tubular) surfacing electrodes and rods are classified on the basis of the chemical composition of the deposited weld metal. Tubular tungsten carbide bare rods are classified on the basis of the mesh range, quantity, and composition of the tungsten carbide granules. A guide is appended to the specification as a source of information concerning the characteristics and applications of the classified electrodes and rods.
Project need: Will revise to reflect current practices.
Stakeholders: Welding Industry.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

A5.22/A5.22M-202x, Specification for Stainless Steel Flux Cored and Metal Cored Welding Electrodes and Rods (revision of ANSI/AWS A5.22/A5.22M-2024)
Scope: This specification prescribes the requirements for classification of numerous grades of flux cored and metal cored stainless steel electrodes and rods. Designations for the flux cored electrodes and rods indicate the chemical composition of the weld metal, the position of welding, and the external shielding gas required (for those classifications for which one is required). Designations for the metal cored electrodes indicate the chemical composition of the weld metal only. Additional requirements are included for testing and packaging. A guide is appended to the specification as a source of information concerning the classification system employed and the intended use of the welding electrodes and rods. 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.
Project need: Will revise to reflect current practices.
Stakeholders: Welding Industry.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

C3.11M/C3.11-202x, Specification for Torch Soldering (revision of ANSI/AWS C3.11M/C3.11-2024)
Scope: This specification describes relevant equipment, fabrication procedures, and quality (inspection) requirements for the torch soldering of materials. This document includes criteria for classifying torch-solder joints based on loading and the consequences of failure and quality assurance criteria defining the limits of acceptability in each class.
Project need: Update for current torch soldering practices.
Stakeholders: Plumbing industry, food handling equipment manufacturers, and the heating and air conditioning industry.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

C3.12M/C3.12-202x, Specification for Furnace Soldering (revision of ANSI/AWS C3.12M/C3.12-2024)
Scope: This specification provides the minimum requirements for equipment, materials, processing procedures as well as inspection for metal and ceramic base materials that can be furnace soldered. This specification provides criteria for classifying furnace soldered joints based on loading and the consequences of failure. It also provides quality assurance criteria that define the limits of acceptability in each class. This specification describes acceptable furnace soldering equipment, materials, and procedures, as well as the required inspection for each class of solder joint so produced.
Project need: Update for current practices in furnace soldering.
Stakeholders: Refrigeration and air conditioning industries and electronics industry.
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

WITHDRAWN STANDARDS PROJECTS (Withdrawn PINS)

None at this time.

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 the staff secretary of the committee as listed below at: AWS, Standards Development, 8669 NW 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL 33166-6672; telephone 305.443.9353.

Please note, due to the nature of publication timelines, not all listed documents are done so in a timely manner. For ANSI Standards Action, listing all projects bi-weekly, please visit: www.ansi.org/resource-center/standards-action.

A5.02/A5.02M-202x, Specification for Filler Metal Standard Sizes, Packaging, and Physical Attributes
New Standard: $42.00 [ANSI Public Review expires 9/30/2024]
Staff Contact: K. Bulger – kbulger@aws.org

C2.26/C2.26M-202x, Specification for Thermal Spray Powder
New Standard: $25.00 [ANSI Public Review expires 10/21/2024]
Staff Contact: J. Rosario – jrosario@aws.org

ISO DRAFT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW

Copies of the following Draft International Standards are available for review and comment through your national standards body, which in the United States is ANSI, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY, 10036; telephone 212.642.4900. Any comments regarding ISO documents should be sent to your national standards body.

In the United States, if you wish to participate in the development of International Standards for welding, contact Andrew Davis at AWS, 8669 NW 36 Street, #130, Miami, FL, 33166-6672; telephone 786.937.9624, e-mail: adavis@aws.org. Otherwise, contact your national standards body.

None at this time.

NEW STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

REVISED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

C3.12M/C3.12-2024, Specification for Furnace Soldering (revision of ANSI/AWS C3.12M/C3.12-2017)
Approval Date: 8/1/2024

REAFFIRMED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

STABILIZED MAINTENANCE STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

WITHDRAWN STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

AMENDMENT STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

ADOPTED STANDARDS APPROVED BY ANSI

None at this time.

NOTICE OF HISTORICAL ANSI

None at this time.