Specification for the design of welded joints in machinery and equipment

This specification establishes common acceptance criteria for classifying and applying carbon and low-alloy steel welded joints used in the manufacture of machines and equipment. It also covers weld joint design, workmanship, quality control requirements and procedures, welding operator and welding procedure qualification, weld joint inspection (visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant), repair of weld defects, and heat treament --