Present Status of Indian Standards in SMAW-A Few Current Topics

Abstract

The three current topics of importance, which are engaging the attention of SMDC : 14 of the Indian Standards Institution are :

(a) Revision of IS : 814-1974 and IS : 815-1974, based on the experience already gained;

(b) Methods for measurement of diffusible hydrogen in weld metal;

(c) Use of non-rimming steel for core wire of electrodes in welding mild and low alloy steels.