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AWS B2.1-1-208-96 (R2007)
AWS B2.1-1-208 STANDARD WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION(WPS) FOR; SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING OF CARBON STEEL(M-1/P-1/S-1. GROUP 1 OR 2). 1/8 THROUGH 1-1/2 INCH THICK. E7018. AS-WELDED OR PWHT CONDITION(PRIMARILY PIPE APPLICATIONS)
This standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch. using manual shielded metal arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment. the filler metal specifications. and the allowable joint designs for fillet and groove welds. This WPS was developed primarily for pipe applications.
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