AWS B2.1-8-308 pdf free download
AWS B2.1-8-308 pdf free download.Naval Applications (SWPS-N) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (S-8), 1/8 inch [3 mm] through 1-1/2 inch [38 mm] Thick, MIL-3XX, in the As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Naval Applications.
Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this SWPS-N to a specific application, a user may issue supplementary instructions. Such instructions may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher minimum preheat temperature, or any other instructions necessary to produce a weldment that meets the requirements of the fabrication document(s). These instructions shall not be less restrictive than provided in the SWPS-N.
Nomenclature Caution. The base material S numbers appearing in this standard are base material groupings used for qualification purposes in NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-OlO/248. just as M numbers in AWS B2. l/B2M and P numbers in the ASME Pressure Vessel Code are material groupings. The S numbers in this standard are different from and not to be confused with the S number nomenclature that has been used in the ASME Pressure Vessel Code. The P number joint designations and P piping classifications in this standard have no association with the ASME P number material groupings. The “A” number suffix letter filler metal grouping in this standard is that included in NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-G1B-OlO/248 and should not be confused with the A number weld metal groupings included in AWS B2. I /B2. 1 M or in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code. Section IX, Welding, Brazing. 011(1 Fusing Qualifications.
Standard Units of Measure. This standard makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). The latter are shown within brackets ([J) or in appropriate columns in tables and figures. The measurements may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must he used independently.
Safety. Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this standard and therefore are not addressed herein. Safety and health information is available from the following sources:
American Welding Society:
(1) ANSI Z49. 1, Safety in Welding, cutting, and Allied Processes
(2) AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets
(3) Other safety and health information on the AWS website Material or Equipment Manufacturers:
(I) Safety Data Sheets supplied by materials manufacturers
(2) Operating Manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers Applicable Regulatory Agencies
Work performed in accordance with this standard may involve the use of materials that have been deemed hazardous, and may involve operations or equipment that may cause injury or death. This standard does not purport to address all safety and health risks that may be encountered. The user of this standard should establish an appropriate safety program to address such risks as well as to meet applicable regulatory requirements. ANSI Z49. I should he considered when developing the safety program.
The American Welding Society (AWS) Board of Directors has adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards are handled in a formal manner. Under this policy, all interpretations are made by the committee that is responsible for the standard. Official communication concerning an interpretation is directed through the AWS staff member who works with that committee. The policy requires that all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writ- ing. Such requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible, but due to the complexity of the work and the procedures that must be followed, some interpretations may require considerable time.AWS B2.1-8-308 pdf download.
