NF EN ISO 15610, A89-053 (03/2024)

This document specifies how a welding procedure can be qualified using data relating to welding consumables under test. It develops the requirements given in ISO 15607. In addition, it gives the scope of validity of the qualification. The application of this document is limited to basic material groups 1.1, 8.1, 21, 22.1 and 22.2 according to ISO/TR 15608, which produce acceptable microstructures and have properties in the heat affected zone which do not degrade significantly in service. The application of this document is limited to: — butt welds and fillet welds, with base material thickness t = 40 mm (groups 1.1 and 8.1) and t = 20 mm (groups 21, 22.1 and 22.2); — fillet welds with a groove a = 1 mm. This document does not apply when any of the following is specified for the welded joint: (a) hardness; (b) resistance to impact bending; c) preheating; d) controlled heat input; e) interpass temperature; f) heat treatment after welding. The use of this document may also be limited by an application standard, specification or other document.
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