IS 9595 : 1996 Metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels - Recommendations

1 Scope

1.1 This standard recommends general requirements for the manual,semi-automatic and automatic metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganesesteel in all product forms including tubes and hollow sections, complying withthe requirements of 5.

1.2 The annexures are intended to assist users of this Standard by givingguidance on various topics.

2 References

IS 307 :1966Carbon dioxide

IS 812 :1957Glossary of terms relating to welding andcutting of metals

IS 813 :1986Scheme of symbols for welding

IS 814 :1991Covered electrodes for metal arc welding ofstructural steel

IS 816 :1969Code of practice for use of metal arc weldingfor general construction in mild steel

IS 822 :1970Code of procedure for inspection of welds

IS 1024 :1979Code of practice for use of welding on bridgesand structures subject to dynamic loading

IS 2062 :1992Steel for general structural purposes -Specification

IS 3613 :1974Acceptance tests for wire-flux combinations forsubmerged arc welding of structural steels

IS 4353 :1967Recommendations for submerged arc welding ofmild steel and low alloy steels

IS 5760 :1983Compressed argon

IS 6419 :1971Welding rods and bare electrodes for gas shielded arc welding of structural steel

IS 7280 :1974Base wire electrodes for submerged arc weldingof structural steels

IS 7307 : Part 1 :1974 Approval tests of welding procedures:Part 1 Fusion welding of steel

IS 7310 : Part 1 :1974 Approval tests for welders welding to approvedwelding procedures: Part 1 Fusion welding of steel

IS 7318 : Part 1 :1974 Approval tests for welders when weldingprocedure approval is not required:Part 1 Fusion welding of steel

IS 8500 :1991Structural steel-microalloyed (medium and highstrength qualities) - Specification

IS 10178 :1982Recommended procedure for CO₂ gas shieldedmetal-arc welding of structural steels

IS 13851 :1993 Storageand redrying of covered electrodesbefore use - Recommendations