ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3: Alternative Rules for High Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3 – 2023 outlines alternative rules for the construction of high pressure vessels used in specialized industrial and research applications. This section provides rigorous design, material, fabrication, examination, and testing requirements for vessels operating above 10,000 psi (69 MPa), ensuring structural integrity, performance, and safety under extreme conditions.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive design-by-analysis rules for fatigue, fracture mechanics, and autofrettage
- Requirements for impulsively loaded vessels, hydrogen service, and composite reinforced pressure vessels (CRPV)
- High-pressure material specifications, testing methods, and qualification criteria
- Rules for layered, wire-wound, and quick-actuating closure vessels
- Strict fabrication standards for quenched/tempered steels, age-hardening alloys, and protective linings
- Detailed NDE and hydrostatic testing procedures specific to high-pressure systems
- Quality control, marking, certification, and recordkeeping requirements
- Mandatory appendices for fatigue strength, nomenclature, quality system, and inspection protocols
Who It’s For:
Pressure vessel designers, safety engineers, manufacturers, and ASME-certified fabricators involved in high-pressure technologies across energy, aerospace, defense, and scientific sectors.
BPVC.VIII.3-2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3: Alternative Rules for High Pressure Vessels, 2023
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 3 – 2023 outlines alternative rules for the construction of high pressure vessels used in specialized industrial and research applications. This section provides rigorous design, material, fabrication, examination, and testing requirements for vessels operating above 10,000 psi (69 MPa), ensuring structural integrity, performance, and safety under extreme conditions.
Highlights:
- Comprehensive design-by-analysis rules for fatigue, fracture mechanics, and autofrettage
- Requirements for impulsively loaded vessels, hydrogen service, and composite reinforced pressure vessels (CRPV)
- High-pressure material specifications, testing methods, and qualification criteria
- Rules for layered, wire-wound, and quick-actuating closure vessels
- Strict fabrication standards for quenched/tempered steels, age-hardening alloys, and protective linings
- Detailed NDE and hydrostatic testing procedures specific to high-pressure systems
- Quality control, marking, certification, and recordkeeping requirements
- Mandatory appendices for fatigue strength, nomenclature, quality system, and inspection protocols
Who It’s For:
Pressure vessel designers, safety engineers, manufacturers, and ASME-certified fabricators involved in high-pressure technologies across energy, aerospace, defense, and scientific sectors.
BPVC.VIII.3-2023
ASME BPVC Section X: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels, 2023
- Rules for laminate material selection, qualification, and degradation allowances
- Design methodology for internal and external pressure, loadings, and structural reinforcements
- Fabrication specifications for five primary FRP processes including molds, liners, and bonded joints
- Inspection procedures and test protocols for Class I and II vessels
- Requirements for inspectors, data reports, and certification marking
- Appendices for laminate theory, stiffness coefficients, and NASA-based stress solutions
- Special provisions for vessels with metallic liners and hybrid laminate structures
- Guidance for fire exposure mitigation and pressure relief strategies
BPVC.X-2023
ASME BPVC Section X: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels, 2023
- Rules for laminate material selection, qualification, and degradation allowances
- Design methodology for internal and external pressure, loadings, and structural reinforcements
- Fabrication specifications for five primary FRP processes including molds, liners, and bonded joints
- Inspection procedures and test protocols for Class I and II vessels
- Requirements for inspectors, data reports, and certification marking
- Appendices for laminate theory, stiffness coefficients, and NASA-based stress solutions
- Special provisions for vessels with metallic liners and hybrid laminate structures
- Guidance for fire exposure mitigation and pressure relief strategies
BPVC.X-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2: Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs for Nuclear Reactor Facilities, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2 – 2023 specifies comprehensive requirements for Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs used in the inservice inspection of nuclear reactor facility components. This code ensures the continued safe operation of nuclear systems through structured, data-driven evaluations of degradation, reliability, and performance monitoring.
It supports nuclear regulatory compliance by integrating probabilistic and deterministic evaluation methods, inspection protocols, and qualification processes tailored to reactor designs.
Highlights:
- Defines mandatory elements for establishing and implementing a RIM Program
- Provides methods for Degradation Mechanism Assessment (DMA) and reliability target allocation
- Outlines examination techniques, performance monitoring, and flaw acceptance criteria
- Includes Mandatory Appendices on PRA-based reliability derivation, monitoring/NDE qualification, and program documentation
- Covers RIM-specific procedures for Light Water Reactors (LWRs), High-Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGRs), Molten Salt Reactors, Fusion Machines, and more
- Supports compliance with inspection, documentation, and reporting requirements
- Coordinates with Division 1, Section XI, and Section III Class 1–3 component criteria
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, reliability specialists, NDE personnel, plant operators, and regulatory bodies tasked with lifecycle integrity and inspection of nuclear systems. Enables performance-based, risk-informed maintenance planning and oversight across varying nuclear technologies.
BPVC.XI.2-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2: Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs for Nuclear Reactor Facilities, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 2 – 2023 specifies comprehensive requirements for Reliability and Integrity Management (RIM) Programs used in the inservice inspection of nuclear reactor facility components. This code ensures the continued safe operation of nuclear systems through structured, data-driven evaluations of degradation, reliability, and performance monitoring.
It supports nuclear regulatory compliance by integrating probabilistic and deterministic evaluation methods, inspection protocols, and qualification processes tailored to reactor designs.
Highlights:
- Defines mandatory elements for establishing and implementing a RIM Program
- Provides methods for Degradation Mechanism Assessment (DMA) and reliability target allocation
- Outlines examination techniques, performance monitoring, and flaw acceptance criteria
- Includes Mandatory Appendices on PRA-based reliability derivation, monitoring/NDE qualification, and program documentation
- Covers RIM-specific procedures for Light Water Reactors (LWRs), High-Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGRs), Molten Salt Reactors, Fusion Machines, and more
- Supports compliance with inspection, documentation, and reporting requirements
- Coordinates with Division 1, Section XI, and Section III Class 1–3 component criteria
Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, reliability specialists, NDE personnel, plant operators, and regulatory bodies tasked with lifecycle integrity and inspection of nuclear systems. Enables performance-based, risk-informed maintenance planning and oversight across varying nuclear technologies.
BPVC.XI.2-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI: Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Components, Division 1, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 1 – 2023 establishes mandatory rules for the inservice inspection, testing, and evaluation of Class 1, 2, 3, MC, and CC components in light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. It ensures continued fitness-for-service through systematic assessments that support operational safety, regulatory compliance, and plant life extension.
Highlights:
- Requirements for inspection schedules, flaw evaluation, and acceptance standards
- Preservice and inservice inspection procedures for welds, pressure boundaries, and supports
- Nondestructive examination (NDE) personnel qualifications aligned with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189
- Repair/replacement protocols, pressure testing, and documentation practices
- Guidelines for ultrasonic, visual, eddy current, and supplemental inspection methods
- Mandatory appendices for flaw analysis, ultrasonic performance demonstration, and digital techniques
- Applicable to both metallic and concrete containment structures and liners
- Integrated alignment with ASME Sections III (Design & Construction), V (NDE), and IX (Welding)
Who It’s For:
Nuclear facility operators, engineers, inspectors, regulators, and QA personnel involved in the maintenance, inspection planning, or license renewal of ASME Section XI-regulated components.
BPVC.XI.1-2023
ASME BPVC Section XI: Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Components, Division 1, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XI, Division 1 – 2023 establishes mandatory rules for the inservice inspection, testing, and evaluation of Class 1, 2, 3, MC, and CC components in light-water-cooled nuclear power plants. It ensures continued fitness-for-service through systematic assessments that support operational safety, regulatory compliance, and plant life extension.
Highlights:
- Requirements for inspection schedules, flaw evaluation, and acceptance standards
- Preservice and inservice inspection procedures for welds, pressure boundaries, and supports
- Nondestructive examination (NDE) personnel qualifications aligned with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189
- Repair/replacement protocols, pressure testing, and documentation practices
- Guidelines for ultrasonic, visual, eddy current, and supplemental inspection methods
- Mandatory appendices for flaw analysis, ultrasonic performance demonstration, and digital techniques
- Applicable to both metallic and concrete containment structures and liners
- Integrated alignment with ASME Sections III (Design & Construction), V (NDE), and IX (Welding)
Who It’s For:
Nuclear facility operators, engineers, inspectors, regulators, and QA personnel involved in the maintenance, inspection planning, or license renewal of ASME Section XI-regulated components.
BPVC.XI.1-2023
ASME BPVC Section XII: Rules for Transport Tank Construction and Continued Service, 2023
- Defines rules for construction, material qualification, design, welding, fabrication, and pressure testing of transport tanks
- Provides requirements for cargo, rail, and portable tanks, including ton containers and vacuum-insulated vessels
- Includes nondestructive examination (NDE), impact testing, postweld heat treatment, and corrosion-resistant lining requirements
- Covers inspection procedures and marking for continued service, alterations, and repairs
- Features mandatory appendices for low-pressure tank design, local thin area assessment, and mass production vessels
- Addresses overpressure protection, stamping, data reporting, and nameplate marking standards
- Aligned with U.S. DOT and international transport safety regulations
BPVC.XII-2023
ASME BPVC Section XII: Rules for Transport Tank Construction and Continued Service, 2023
- Defines rules for construction, material qualification, design, welding, fabrication, and pressure testing of transport tanks
- Provides requirements for cargo, rail, and portable tanks, including ton containers and vacuum-insulated vessels
- Includes nondestructive examination (NDE), impact testing, postweld heat treatment, and corrosion-resistant lining requirements
- Covers inspection procedures and marking for continued service, alterations, and repairs
- Features mandatory appendices for low-pressure tank design, local thin area assessment, and mass production vessels
- Addresses overpressure protection, stamping, data reporting, and nameplate marking standards
- Aligned with U.S. DOT and international transport safety regulations
BPVC.XII-2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII: Rules for Overpressure Protection, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII – 2023 outlines the rules for overpressure protection in pressure-retaining systems. This section establishes criteria for the design, manufacture, testing, and certification of pressure relief devices, including valves, rupture disks, and non-reclosing mechanisms. It integrates with other BPVC sections to ensure safe operation and system integrity across a range of industries including power generation, chemical processing, and transport.
Highlights:
- General requirements for pressure-relief systems and overpressure protection
- Detailed mechanical, material, inspection, and marking criteria for valves, rupture disks, and pin devices
- Specifications for testing, set pressure, overpressure limits, and device combinations
- Requirements for installation, maintenance, and quality control systems
- Certification protocols including ASME mark usage and capacity evaluation
- Appendices covering definitions, capacity conversions, conformance forms, and guidance on stop valves
- Compatibility with ASME Sections I, III, VIII, and XI to ensure comprehensive protection standards
Who It’s For:
Engineers, manufacturers, inspectors, and quality managers involved in the development, installation, or regulation of overpressure protection systems in pressure equipment. Ensures code-compliant performance and certification of safety relief devices.
BPVC.XIII-2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII: Rules for Overpressure Protection, 2023
ASME BPVC Section XIII – 2023 outlines the rules for overpressure protection in pressure-retaining systems. This section establishes criteria for the design, manufacture, testing, and certification of pressure relief devices, including valves, rupture disks, and non-reclosing mechanisms. It integrates with other BPVC sections to ensure safe operation and system integrity across a range of industries including power generation, chemical processing, and transport.
Highlights:
- General requirements for pressure-relief systems and overpressure protection
- Detailed mechanical, material, inspection, and marking criteria for valves, rupture disks, and pin devices
- Specifications for testing, set pressure, overpressure limits, and device combinations
- Requirements for installation, maintenance, and quality control systems
- Certification protocols including ASME mark usage and capacity evaluation
- Appendices covering definitions, capacity conversions, conformance forms, and guidance on stop valves
- Compatibility with ASME Sections I, III, VIII, and XI to ensure comprehensive protection standards
Who It’s For:
Engineers, manufacturers, inspectors, and quality managers involved in the development, installation, or regulation of overpressure protection systems in pressure equipment. Ensures code-compliant performance and certification of safety relief devices.
BPVC.XIII-2023
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual presents a comprehensive set of solved example problems demonstrating the correct application of design-by-rule methods from ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It serves as a valuable learning and reference tool for engineers, designers, and inspectors working in pressure vessel design and analysis.
Highlights:
- Step-by-step examples covering material selection, MDMT, welded joints, and reinforcement
- Calculations for internal/external pressure, flange design, tubesheets, and expansion joints
- Integration of Mandatory Appendix 46 for using Division 2 methods within Division 1 design
- Comparison of Division 1 and Division 2 approaches to selected design problems
- Commentary offering insight into code interpretation and design rationale
- Dual-unit presentation: U.S. Customary and SI
- Examples include postweld heat treatment, hydrotesting, out-of-roundness, and NDE procedures
- Supports design-by-rule and design-by-analysis education and application
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, vessel designers, educators, and code compliance professionals seeking hands-on understanding and accurate application of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements.
PTB-4-2021
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual
ASME PTB-4-2021: ASME Section VIII – Division 1 Example Problem Manual presents a comprehensive set of solved example problems demonstrating the correct application of design-by-rule methods from ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1. It serves as a valuable learning and reference tool for engineers, designers, and inspectors working in pressure vessel design and analysis.
Highlights:
- Step-by-step examples covering material selection, MDMT, welded joints, and reinforcement
- Calculations for internal/external pressure, flange design, tubesheets, and expansion joints
- Integration of Mandatory Appendix 46 for using Division 2 methods within Division 1 design
- Comparison of Division 1 and Division 2 approaches to selected design problems
- Commentary offering insight into code interpretation and design rationale
- Dual-unit presentation: U.S. Customary and SI
- Examples include postweld heat treatment, hydrotesting, out-of-roundness, and NDE procedures
- Supports design-by-rule and design-by-analysis education and application
Who It’s For:
Mechanical engineers, vessel designers, educators, and code compliance professionals seeking hands-on understanding and accurate application of ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements.
PTB-4-2021
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel is the 24th edition of the code and serves as the definitive standard for welding carbon and low-alloy steel structures. Approved by ANSI and published by the American Welding Society, it reflects the latest best practices in structural welding design, fabrication, and inspection.
Highlights:
- Welding requirements for carbon and low-alloy steels
- Design criteria for welded joints in tubular and nontubular members
- Prequalification standards for Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Qualification tests for welding procedures and personnel
- Rules for fabrication, inspection, repair, and stud welding
- Guidance for strengthening and retrofitting existing structures
- Covers steel 1/8 in [3 mm] or thicker, up to 100 ksi [690 MPa] yield strength
- Includes mandatory clauses, normative and informative annexes, and detailed commentary
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, welders, inspectors, and contractors engaged in the design, construction, and quality control of welded steel structures in buildings, bridges, towers, and industrial facilities.
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020 – Structural Welding Code – Steel is the 24th edition of the code and serves as the definitive standard for welding carbon and low-alloy steel structures. Approved by ANSI and published by the American Welding Society, it reflects the latest best practices in structural welding design, fabrication, and inspection.
Highlights:
- Welding requirements for carbon and low-alloy steels
- Design criteria for welded joints in tubular and nontubular members
- Prequalification standards for Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Qualification tests for welding procedures and personnel
- Rules for fabrication, inspection, repair, and stud welding
- Guidance for strengthening and retrofitting existing structures
- Covers steel 1/8 in [3 mm] or thicker, up to 100 ksi [690 MPa] yield strength
- Includes mandatory clauses, normative and informative annexes, and detailed commentary
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, welders, inspectors, and contractors engaged in the design, construction, and quality control of welded steel structures in buildings, bridges, towers, and industrial facilities.
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars provides welding requirements for deformed and plain reinforcing bars used in reinforced concrete construction. Applicable to structural projects such as buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems, this code ensures weld quality, safety, and compliance in both field and shop conditions.
Highlights:
- Covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as prequalified processes
- Design rules for welded joints, lap splices, and bar anchorage
- Base metal, filler metal, and electrode specifications
- Preheat/interpass temperature guidance based on carbon equivalent
- Weld profile and workmanship requirements
- Qualification criteria for welders, welding procedures, and inspectors
- Visual and radiographic inspection procedures
- Surface preparation and protection requirements for field/shop welding
- Includes normative and informative annexes for expanded guidance
- Commentary section explains code intent and technical decisions
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, contractors, inspectors, and welders engaged in the welding of reinforcing steel in seismic, heavy civil, and structural applications.
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018 – Structural Welding Code – Steel Reinforcing Bars provides welding requirements for deformed and plain reinforcing bars used in reinforced concrete construction. Applicable to structural projects such as buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems, this code ensures weld quality, safety, and compliance in both field and shop conditions.
Highlights:
- Covers Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as prequalified processes
- Design rules for welded joints, lap splices, and bar anchorage
- Base metal, filler metal, and electrode specifications
- Preheat/interpass temperature guidance based on carbon equivalent
- Weld profile and workmanship requirements
- Qualification criteria for welders, welding procedures, and inspectors
- Visual and radiographic inspection procedures
- Surface preparation and protection requirements for field/shop welding
- Includes normative and informative annexes for expanded guidance
- Commentary section explains code intent and technical decisions
Who It’s For:
Structural engineers, contractors, inspectors, and welders engaged in the welding of reinforcing steel in seismic, heavy civil, and structural applications.
AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel defines the welding requirements for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel structural components. Applicable to both shop and field fabrication, it governs the construction of non-pressure stainless steel structures and aligns closely with AWS D1.1 formatting for consistency.
Highlights:
- Design provisions for welded joints and structural connection details
- Specifications for base metals, filler materials, and qualified welding processes
- Prequalification criteria for procedures and joint configurations
- Qualification standards for welding procedures, welders, and operators
- Visual and nondestructive inspection methods
- Stud welding practices and performance qualification requirements
- Fabrication standards for cleaning, joint prep, and weld profile control
- Weld acceptance criteria and repair guidelines
- Normative and informative annexes on weld sizing, filler metal selection, sample forms, and macroetchants
- Commentary section offering interpretation and application guidance
Who It’s For:
Essential for fabricators, engineers, inspectors, and contractors involved in stainless steel construction for structural applications such as architectural systems, industrial frameworks, and corrosion-resistant environments.
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017 – Structural Welding Code – Stainless Steel defines the welding requirements for austenitic and ferritic stainless steel structural components. Applicable to both shop and field fabrication, it governs the construction of non-pressure stainless steel structures and aligns closely with AWS D1.1 formatting for consistency.
Highlights:
- Design provisions for welded joints and structural connection details
- Specifications for base metals, filler materials, and qualified welding processes
- Prequalification criteria for procedures and joint configurations
- Qualification standards for welding procedures, welders, and operators
- Visual and nondestructive inspection methods
- Stud welding practices and performance qualification requirements
- Fabrication standards for cleaning, joint prep, and weld profile control
- Weld acceptance criteria and repair guidelines
- Normative and informative annexes on weld sizing, filler metal selection, sample forms, and macroetchants
- Commentary section offering interpretation and application guidance
Who It’s For:
Essential for fabricators, engineers, inspectors, and contractors involved in stainless steel construction for structural applications such as architectural systems, industrial frameworks, and corrosion-resistant environments.
AWS D1.6/D1.6M:2017
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 – Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 establishes the welding requirements for aircraft, aerospace, and space hardware using electric arc and high-energy beam fusion welding processes. It covers aluminum, nickel, iron, cobalt, titanium, and magnesium alloys and supports both flight-critical and support structure applications.
Highlights:
- Design criteria for aerospace weld joints
- Qualification requirements for procedures and personnel
- Fabrication, inspection, and acceptance standards
- Repair guidance for aerospace components
- Preweld/postweld processes including traceability and cleaning
- Visual and nondestructive exam methods with acceptance criteria
- Normative/informative annexes on bend tests, positions, acronyms, and forms
- Commentary with technical interpretation and best practices
New in the 2017 Edition:
- Annexes for UNS material designations
- Expanded welding position coverage and standardized forms
- Editorial updates for clarity and usability
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, welding supervisors, inspectors, and quality professionals involved in the fabrication or evaluation of welded aerospace structures.
AWS D17.1/D17.1M-2017
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 – Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 establishes the welding requirements for aircraft, aerospace, and space hardware using electric arc and high-energy beam fusion welding processes. It covers aluminum, nickel, iron, cobalt, titanium, and magnesium alloys and supports both flight-critical and support structure applications.
Highlights:
- Design criteria for aerospace weld joints
- Qualification requirements for procedures and personnel
- Fabrication, inspection, and acceptance standards
- Repair guidance for aerospace components
- Preweld/postweld processes including traceability and cleaning
- Visual and nondestructive exam methods with acceptance criteria
- Normative/informative annexes on bend tests, positions, acronyms, and forms
- Commentary with technical interpretation and best practices
New in the 2017 Edition:
- Annexes for UNS material designations
- Expanded welding position coverage and standardized forms
- Editorial updates for clarity and usability
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, welding supervisors, inspectors, and quality professionals involved in the fabrication or evaluation of welded aerospace structures.
AWS D17.1/D17.1M-2017
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 – Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 establishes general requirements for the friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminum alloys in aerospace applications. It provides standardized procedures for the design, fabrication, qualification, and inspection of aerospace components joined using the FSW process.
Highlights:
- Design requirements for FSW joints in aerospace structures
- Qualification procedures for welders, operators, and welding procedures
- Approved base metal specifications and usage limitations
- Tooling, fixture, and FSW equipment setup requirements
- Fabrication guidelines for welding parameters and process control
- Visual and mechanical inspection methods for weld quality verification
- Acceptance criteria for discontinuities, mechanical properties, and visual appearance
- Quality assurance provisions, documentation, and recordkeeping standards
New in the 2016 Edition:
- Updates to reflect advancements in friction stir welding techniques and aerospace material performance
- Enhanced inspection and qualification procedures for improved compliance and reliability
- Supersedes AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2010
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, quality professionals, and fabricators involved in the production or qualification of aluminum structures using friction stir welding.
AWS D17.3/D17.3M-2016
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 – Specification for Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys for Aerospace Applications
AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2016 establishes general requirements for the friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminum alloys in aerospace applications. It provides standardized procedures for the design, fabrication, qualification, and inspection of aerospace components joined using the FSW process.
Highlights:
- Design requirements for FSW joints in aerospace structures
- Qualification procedures for welders, operators, and welding procedures
- Approved base metal specifications and usage limitations
- Tooling, fixture, and FSW equipment setup requirements
- Fabrication guidelines for welding parameters and process control
- Visual and mechanical inspection methods for weld quality verification
- Acceptance criteria for discontinuities, mechanical properties, and visual appearance
- Quality assurance provisions, documentation, and recordkeeping standards
New in the 2016 Edition:
- Updates to reflect advancements in friction stir welding techniques and aerospace material performance
- Enhanced inspection and qualification procedures for improved compliance and reliability
- Supersedes AWS D17.3/D17.3M:2010
Who’s It For:
Aerospace engineers, quality professionals, and fabricators involved in the production or qualification of aluminum structures using friction stir welding.
AWS D17.3/D17.3M-2016
