TGN-SG01

Weld Australia
Technical Guidance Note

A Guide to
AS/NZS ISO 9606.1:2017

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Foreword
This Technical Guidance Note contains basic information relevant to the qualification of welders using
AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. It is designed to be read in conjunction with the standard, and, to assist users in understanding
its requirements. It also incorporates the latest information from the ISO drafting Committee to aid in its application
and understanding.

Edition
This Technical Guidance Note was first published in September 2018, and was revised in July 2021.

Future Revisions
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industry will be welcome. This publication is copyright and extracts from this publication shall not be reprinted or
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A Guide to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1:2007
1.0 Introduction
In 2017, ISO 9606-1 was reviewed and adopted as AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 by Standards Australia. Importantly, it has
many similarities to the 2007 edition of AS/NZS 2980. The 2007 edition of AS/NZS 2980 whilst being based on ISO
requirements at the time of publication was not identical although many of the ISO principles within were followed.

Unlike most traditional Australian and North American welder qualification standards codes, AS/NZS ISO 9606.1
is not industry-specific and can therefore be utilised across a range of applications and industries, include for the
manufacture and repair of pressure equipment. It is anticipated that as the original ISO standard is improved and
developed, Australia will adopt the changes and as a consequence, it is likely that in the medium term standards
such as AS/NZS 2980 (revised in 2018) will be superseded by AS/NZS ISO 9606.1.

2.0 History
ISO 9606-1 was initially published in 1994, having been based on its European predecessor, EN 287-1. In 2004,
whilst revising the Australian standard AS 2980, the drafting committee took cognisance of ISO 9606-1, incorporating
many of its requirements into the draft. Consideration was given to adopting ISO 9606-1 at the time but this option
was rejected due to a number of identified technical shortcomings within.

Following a request from New Zealand, AS 2980 was co-jointed in 2007 allowing New Zealand to progressively
withdraw two of its aging welder qualification standards, NZS 4711 and NZS 4703. It should be noted that NZS 4711
had a similar approach to the 2004 edition of AS 2980 and likewise, ISO 9606-1, in that both standards allowed for a
2 year validation period, simplifying the standards jointing process in 2007 and allowing the NZS 4711 qualifications
to be validated (prolonged) as defined within AS/NZS 2980:2007.

In 2012, ISO completed its revision of ISO 9606-1, taking cognisance of the objections to earlier drafts by countries
including Australia, Canada, and the USA. Whilst some of the changes included in ISO 9606-1:2012 were included
within AS/NZS 2980:2007, other significant changes were made by ISO and are published within
AS/NZS ISO 9606.1.

The followings sections describe the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1.

3.0 General
AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 is similar in format and includes many of the requirements of AS/NZS 2980:2007. Whilst there is
considerable alignment between the two standards, there are differences to be aware of which arose due to the need
for ISO to take appropriate cognisance of Australian and North American practices not considered in the 1994 edition
of ISO 9606-1. The key differences and similarities are described within Weld Australia’s Technical Guidance Note
TGN-SG02.

This said, AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 has similar requirements to many other welder qualification standards. The specific
requirements of the standard are discussed in detail in the following sections.

Note: When AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 was released in Australia in 2017, a small number of symbols used in the tables were found to be
inconsistent with those used in the original ISO standard. Other than where indicated in this Technical Guidance Note, most of these have
been corrected by Standards Australia.

3.1 Terminology
The terminology used in AS/NZS ISO 9606.1, being ISO based, is similar to that used in Australian industry but there
are differences for the user to be aware of. These are:
1. The generic term gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is used in Australia in lieu of ISO’s metal inert gas (MIG) with a
solid wire or metal active gas (MAG) with a solid wire.
Notes:
1. The term MIG is also commonly used in Australia irrespective of the shielding gas type used.
2. Active gases include carbon dioxide (CO2) or argon (Ar) with additions of CO2 and/or oxygen (O2).
2. The term flux cored arc welding (FCAW) is used in Australia in lieu of ISO’s use of tubular cored arc welding or
MAG welding with a flux cored electrode.
3. The generic term gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is used in Australia in lieu of ISO’s tungsten inert gas (TIG),
although the term TIG is also commonly utilised within industry.

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4.0 Essential Variables and Range of Qualification
In most respects, the essential variables within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 are similar to those found in other welder
qualifications standards with the exception that the Material group variable has been replaced by the Filler
material group giving the user a broader range of qualification within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. A change in arc transfer
characteristics (not present in the 1994 edition of ISO 9606-1) also applies consistent with Australian and North
American practices.

4.1 Welding Processes

The welding processes applicable to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 have been expanded beyond those originally specified
within ISO 9606-1:1994 but remain restricted to those where the welding torch (or electrode holder) can be primarily
manipulated by the welder. For the mechanised and/or automated processes, AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 refers to
ISO 14732.

Joints may be welded as single process joints or multi-process joints (see Table 1 of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1). The
following should be noted:

Figure 1a: Welding processes in combination also qualifies each process singly
Notes:
1. Process 1 root pass (deposit thickness s1 ), process 2 for fill & cap (deposit thickness s2 ):
2. Combination joint has its own thickness range qualified (s1 + s2 )
3. Each process has its own essential variable limits

Figure 1b: Welding processes qualified singly also qualifies the combination
Notes:
1. Process 1 root pass (deposit thickness s1 ), process 3 or 4 for fill & cap (deposit thickness s2 ):
2. Combination joint has its own thickness range qualified (s1 + s2 )
3. Each process has its own essential variable limits

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In multi-process joints, each process also automatically qualifies as an individual single process joints based on the
thickness of weld metal deposited for each process (Figure 1a). Similarly, process joints qualified singly can be used
to qualify in combination (Figure 1b). It is important to note that text describing the option shown in Figure 1b is
missing from Table 1 in AS/NZS ISO 9606.1.

Welders utilising the options shown in Table 1 of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 may be issued certificates of test for the
combination qualified as well as each individual process without additional testing.

4.2 Product Type

Two types of product are included within the standards, these being plate (including angles and rolled sections) and
pipe (including rolled hollow sections and tubulars).

4.3 Type of Weld

The standard AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 describes three types of welds – butt welds, fillet welds and branch connections,
each with separate qualification requirements. Whilst welders who qualified on butt welds are deemed to qualify
for fillet welds in AS/NZS 3992 for example, the option is not available within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 due to observed
difficulties of welders qualified for butt welds not being able to achieve root penetration in fillet welded joints. These
difficulties have also been widely observed in Australia.

AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 provides two options for welders to qualify for a butt weld in combination with a fillet weld, these
being either:

a) Welding a single or multi-pass fillet in the joint shown below prior to completion of the butt joint; or

Notes:
1. This joint diagram (reproduced from Annex C of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1) has been corrected for erroneous or missing
dimensions. The test shown originated from the Canadian standard CSA W47.1.
2. The first pass of the multi-pass fillet must be visually examined prior to completion of fillet joint. Similarly, the completed fillet
must be visually examined prior to the completion of the butt joint. The completed butt joint is then visually examined and
tested to Table 13 as a butt joint. Complete root fusion must be obtained in the fillet root.

b) Welding a single pass supplementary fillet weld test piece in the PB (i.e. HV or 2F) position. This
option also qualifies welders for multilayer fillet welds (see Table 12 of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1), and fillet
joints based in the positions that the butt weld was qualified in. For example, a welder who qualifies
to a butt weld in the overhead position who then welds a supplementary fillet joint in the HV position
is also qualified to weld fillet welds as if the fillet joint was welded in the overhead position.

For applications that cannot be qualified by a butt, fillet or a branch connection, a specific test piece appropriate to
the welded joint should be utilised e.g. weld surfacing of plate.

4.4 Filler Material Groupings

A major change incorporated within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 was the change from a parent material based grouping to a
6-tier filler material system providing the welder with the opportunity to access a broader range of qualification based
upon consumable composition and useability factors. The groups are:
• FM1 – Non-alloy and fine grain steels
• FM2 – High-strength steels
• FM3 – Creep-resisting steels Cr < 3.75%
• FM4 – Creep resisting steels 3.75 ≤ Cr ≤ 12%
• FM5 – Stainless and heat-resisting allows
• FM6 – Nickel and nickel alloys

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Welding with a filler material of one group also qualifies the welder for qualifying all materials within that group
and other groups as shown in Table 3 of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. Most notably, welders who qualify on FM1 type
consumables are also qualified to weld with FM2 consumables and vice versa.

Users should note that for consumables that do not have an ISO classification, the above groups still apply.
Parent material is not an essential variable and the welder is permitted to qualify using FM5 filler for example onto a
carbon steel weldment to minimise the cost of welder qualification.

4.5 Filler Material Types

Range of filler material qualification is defined within Table 4 and 5 of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1, and remains unchanged
from that previously published. Specifically:
• Cellulosic covered consumables qualifies cellulosic coverings only.
• Rutile and other non-basic coverings qualifies all non-basic coverings (except cellulosic coverings).
• Basic covering qualifies for all coverings other than cellulosic.
• Solid wire (and rod) qualifies for solid wire and metal cored wire and vice versa.
• Rutile and other non-basic flux cored electrodes qualifies all non-basic flux cored electrodes (other than metal
core).
• Basic flux cored electrode qualifies for all other cored electrodes (other than metal core).

Note: AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 treats metal cored FCAW wires similarly to solid wires.

4.6 Dimensions
The basis of thickness range qualified for butt welds within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 is based on the thickness of
weld metal deposited. The actual ranges qualified remain largely unchanged from the 1994 edition of ISO 9606-1
and are similar to those of AS/NZS 2980:2007. By basing the thickness range qualified on the thickness of weld
metal deposited, there is clarity around the range qualified particularly for multi-process joints and for incomplete
penetration butt welds for example.

For welds in pipes, there has been confusion over the range of pipe outside diameter qualified as defined in Table 7
of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 (ISO 9606-1). The ISO drafting committee has clarified that:
• D ≤ 25 mm qualifies welder over the range D to 2D
• D > 25mm to D ≤ 50 mm qualifies welder for D ≥ 25mm
• D ≥ 50mm qualifies welder ≥ 0.5D

It should be noted that unlike butt welds, fillet welds are qualified based on the material thickness tested. In most
instances, it is only for thicknesses less than 3mm that a restrictive range applies.

Note that at the time of publication of this Technical Guidance Note, a typographical error was reported in column 1
of Table 8 from AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. The amended table (from ISO 9606-1) is:

Table 8 — Range of qualification of material thickness for fillet welds

Dimensions in millimetres

Material Thickness of Test Piece

Range of Qualification
t
t<3 t to 2t, or 3, whichever is greater
t≥3 ≥3

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4.7 Welding Positions
The weld positions qualified are consistent with more challenging positions qualifying for easier positions, consistent
with Australian standards and ASME IX. Likewise, butt and fillet welded joints require separate qualification. For pipe
welds, the option is included to weld two pipes in say the PH and PC position to qualify for welding in the
H-L045 (6G) position and vice versa.

4.8 Weld Details

Qualifications regarding backing materials include options for no backing, material backing, welding from both sides,
gas backing, consumable inserts and flux backing within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1.

Range of qualification based on layer technique for fillet welds remains common to that published in other standards
with the exception that a welder who qualifies on a butt weld and welds a supplementary HV (PC or 2F) fillet, are also
qualified for both single pass and multipass fillet welds.

4.9 Examination & Testing

4.91 Examination
The examination requirements within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 in terms of supervision and general requirements are
similar to those typically specified in other standards.

4.9.2 Test Pieces

Minimum test piece length for butt and fillet welds in plates is ≥ 200mm within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. Longer test
pieces may be used if required but not shorter. For pipe joints, where the minimum test length is less than 150mm,
multiple test pieces may need to be welded.

4.9.3 Welding Conditions

AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 requires that the test weld be made by the welder following either a draft weld procedure
(pWPS) or a suitably qualified weld procedure (WPS), or draft procedure (pWPS), provided that the latter is
successfully qualified in conjunction with the weld test. AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 requires that the procedure be prepared
in accordance with ISO 15609-1 or ISO 15609-2. This does not necessarily require the procedure to be qualified
to ISO standards, rather these ISO standards specify the parameters that must be recorded on the WPS once
qualified. Provided that the procedure being followed by the welder contains all requirements needed by the welder
to reproduce the weld as specified within the appropriate application standard (e.g. AS/NZS 3992, AS/NZS 1554.1
etc), the only additional parameters that need to be reported are the SA/SNZ TR ISO 15608 (ISO/TR 15608) parent
material group numbers (including sub-group numbers) and the welding process numbers as these details are
recorded on the welder’s certificate of test.

Note: Whilst is not a requirement of ISO 15609-1 that the filler metal type (e.g. FM1, FM2 etc) be shown on the WPS, it may be useful for
it to be recorded on WPSs likely to be used for the qualification of welders to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1.

4.9.4 Test Methods

Test requirements are specified in Table 13 of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. To assist the user in navigating the requirements
of the qualifying notes to the table, the test method options are summarised as follows:
a. Butt welds and combination (Annex C) fillet/butt welds:
• VT + RT; or,
Note: If RT used with GMAW, FCAW (metal core only) or oxy-acetylene processes, additional bend or fracture tests
required (Cl 6.5.2.4).
• VT + UT (≥ 8mm ferritic steel only); or,
• VT + bend tests; or,
• VT + fracture tests; or,
• VT + notched tensile test (pipe with OD ≤25mm only).
b. Fillet and branch welds:
• VT + fracture tests; or,
• VT + macros; or;
• VT + RT (pipe only).

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Notes:
1. Bend test: Test method is AS/NZS 2205.3.1 (ISO 5173).
2. Fracture test: Test method is AS/NZS 2205.4.1 (ISO 9017).
3. Macro test: Test method is AS/NZS 2205.5.1 (ISO 17639).
4. Radiographic test: ISO test method is ISO 17636, AS 2177 is the Australian test method. The test methods are not identical and cannot be
substituted.
5. Ultrasonic test: ISO method is ISO 17640. AS 2207 is the Australian test method. The methods are not identical and cannot be substituted.
6. Visual test: Test method is AS/NZS ISO 17637 (ISO 17637).
7. For the Annex C combination FW/BW joint, the first pass of the multi-pass fillet must be visually examined prior to completion of fillet joint.
Similarly, the completed fillet must be visually examined prior to the completion of the butt joint. The completed butt joint is then visually
examined and tested as a butt joint with complete root fusion obtained in the fillet root.
8. For radiographic (RT) and ultrasonic (UT) examinations, the specified ISO methods must be utilised if the acceptance requirements for
imperfections are assessed in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 5817 (ISO 5817). If the acceptance requirements for imperfections are to be
assessed in accordance with standards such as AS/NZS 1554.1, AS/NZS 3992 or other Australian standards then the Australian RT or UT test
method must be used.

The Australian test methods for bend tests, fracture tests, macro tests and visual examination (VT) are identical to
the ISO test methods specified within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1, and in most cases, are published as AS/NZS documents
within the AS 2205 standard series.

Note that at the time of publication of this Technical Guidance Note, a typographical error was reported in column 2
of Table 14 from AS/NZS ISO 9606.1. The amended table (from ISO 9606-1) is:

Table 14 — Width of fracture test specimens

Dimensions in millimetres

Product Type
Plates (P) Width of Fracture Test Specimens
Outside diameter, D, of pipes (T)a
x ≥ 100 ≥ 35
— 50 ≤ D < 100 ≥ 20

— 25 ≤ D < 50 ≥ 10

For pipes with outside diameter D ≤ 25 mm, the notch tensile test piece according to Figure 9 is recommended.
a

Where radiography or ultrasonic examination is required, the method of test associated with the weld test
acceptance criteria standard must be followed. For example, if either AS/NZS 1554.1or AS 3992 is applicable, the
methods specified within AS 2177 or AS 2207 must be used. If AS/NZS ISO 5817 (ISO 5817) is specified for test
acceptance, then the ISO methods specified in ISO 17636 or ISO 17640 must be used.

Note: For users of AS/NZS 2980 which refers to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1, test methods and acceptance criteria is defined within AS/NZS 2980.

4.10 Acceptance Requirements

Test acceptance criteria is specified within clause 7 of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1, and is based on AS/NZS ISO 5817
(ISO 5817) unless alternative criteria is specified.

Note: For radiographic testing, ISO 17636 refers to ISO 10675-1 for acceptance criteria, and similarly, for ultrasonic testing, ISO 17640 refers
to ISO 11666 for acceptance criteria. In both cases, the acceptance criteria is equivalent to that specified within AS/NZS ISO 5817.

Where alternative requirements are specified, AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 can utilise AS/NZS 1554.1 for structural
applications, and as specified within AS 3992 for pressure equipment applications for example.

4.11 Re-tests
AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 allows for the welder to repeat the test once without additional training.

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4.12 Period of Validity
4.12.1 Confirmation of Validity
AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 provides a method of confirmation of validity every six months and in all cases, the basic
requirements are similar. The period of validity may be extended every six months up to the limits as indicated below.

Extending the period of validity every six months is also consistent with the requirements of Australian application
standards such as the AS/NZS 1554 series and AS 3992.

4.12.2 Revalidation/Prolongation of Qualification

AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 offers three methods of revalidation of the welders test certificate. In summary, the methods are:
1. Japanese method – The welder’s qualification test certificate remains valid for up to three years after which the
welder must be retested.
2. European method – The welder’s qualification test certificate remains valid for up to two years. To revalidate
the certificate, two welds produced in the previous 6 months must be tested as per the original requirements,
reproducing the original test conditions other than thickness and outside diameter.
3. USA method – The welder’s qualification test is valid indefinitely provided that the certificate is reconfirmed every
six months, the employers quality program is verified as compliant with AS/NZS ISO 3834.2 (ISO 3834-2) or
AS/NZS ISO 3834.3 (ISO 3834-3), and the welder has not changed employer.

4.13 Welder’s Qualification Test Certificate

All standards require a certificate of test to be issued to the welder. An electronic certificate is also acceptable.
Requirements that need to be specified are similar however the format used is at the discretion of the examining body.

Usually only one certificate is issued per test, but in the case of a multi-process joint, certificates for each process
may be issued as well as the certificate for joint as a whole.

4.14 Designation
AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 requires that a designation consisting of abbreviations or symbols associated with test
parameters used be recorded on the welder’s certificate of test. Recording of the designation then enables the
certificate reviewer to ascertain the basis of qualification of the welder from the coding used, or alternatively, by
recording this information, it enables the fabricator to rapidly search for welders with specific attributes of test.

4.15 Job Knowledge

Job knowledge requirements within AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 are optional, and whilst syllabus items are as defined
within its Annex B, it is noted that these items remain consistent with the AS 1796 theory syllabus competency
requirements. Welders with who have successfully completed the existing the AS 1796 theory examination can
usually be deemed to comply by the examiner or examining body.
5.0 Transition Requirements
Welders who have valid AS/NZS 2980:2007 qualification test certificates are able to transition to AS/NZS ISO 9606.1
when prolongation (or validation) falls due. The following apply:
1. AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 allows welders to transition directly from national standards however the terms and
conditions of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 apply for the transition process. In situations where the welder may not have
had two welds tested that reproduce the original weld test conditions (excluding thickness and pipe diameter
(where relevant)), it may be simpler (and cheaper) for the fabricator to simply opt to retest the welder.
2. Welders qualified to weld both butt and fillet welds under AS/NZS 2980:2007 will need undertake a fillet weld
test to maintain both the fillet and butt weld qualifications, unless the welder can demonstrate the ability to
satisfactorily produce fillet welds from those produced and tested in the previous six months – see item 1 above.
3. In cases where the welder qualifications are transitioning from AS/NZS 2980:2007, fabricators who are required
to routinely radiograph or ultrasonically examine their welds may prefer to remain with the two year validation
method, or, for example, transition to the three year retest method during the transition period irrespective of the
application of AS/NZS ISO 9606.1.

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6.0 References
Standards referenced in this note include the following:
1. AS 1796 Certification of welders and welding supervisors
2. AS 2205 Method for destructive testing of welds in metal
3. AS 2980:1987 Qualification of arc-welders for welding of steels
4. AS/NZS 2980:2007 Qualification of welders for fusion welding of steels
5. AS/NZS 2980:2018 Qualification of welders for fusion welding of steels — Additional requirements for
Australian and New Zealand
6. AS/NZS ISO 9606.1 Qualification testing of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels
7. AS 3992 Pressure equipment—Welding and brazing qualification
8. NZS 4703 Welder qualification tests for stainless steel pipe for the dairy industry
9. NZS 4711 Qualification tests for metal-arc welders
10. AWS D1.1 Structural welding code—Steel
11. AS/NZS ISO 5817 (ISO 5817) Welding — Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam
welding excluded) — Quality levels for imperfections
12. ISO 9606-1:2012 Qualification testing of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels
13. ISO 10675-1 Non-destructive testing of welds — Acceptance levels for radiographic testing — Part 1: Steel,
nickel, titanium and their alloys
14. ISO 11666 Non-destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Acceptance levels
15. ISO 14732 Welding personnel — Qualification testing of welding operators and weld setters for mechanized
and automatic welding of metallic materials
16. ISO 15609-1 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding
procedure specification — Part 1: Arc welding
17. ISO 15609-2 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding
procedure specification — Part 1: Gas welding
18. SA/SNZ TR ISO 15608 (ISO/TR 15608) Welding — Guidelines for a metallic materials grouping system
19. CSA W47.1 Certification of companies for fusion welding of steel
20. EN 287-1 Qualification test of welders—Fusion welding—Part 1: Steels

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Weld Australia Technical Notes
TN 1 - The Weldability of Steels
Gives guidance on the preheat and heat input conditions (run size, current, voltage) required for acceptable welds
and to avoid cold cracking in a wide variety of steels. The Note is applicable to a wide range of welding processes.

TN 2 - Successful Welding of Aluminium

This note covers the major welding processes as they are used for the welding and repair of aluminium and its alloys.
Information is given on the processes, equipment, consumables and techniques. It also provides information on the
range of alloys available and briefly covers safety, quality assurance, inspection and testing, costing and alternative
joining processes.

TN 3 - Care and Conditioning of Arc Welding Consumables

Gives the basis and details for the correct care, storage and conditioning of welding consumables to control
hydrogen and to ensure high quality welding.

TN 4 - The Industry Guide to Hardfacing for the Control of Wear

Describes wear mechanisms and gives guidance on the selection of hardfacing consumables and processes for a
wide range of applications. Includes Australian Hardfacing Suppliers Compendium 1998.

TN 5 - Flame Cutting of Steels

Gives a wealth of practical guidance on flame cutting including detailed procedures for efficient cutting, selection of
equipment and gases, practices for identifying and curing defective cutting, methods of maximising economy and
other important guidance on the use of steels with flame cut surfaces.

TN 6 - Control of Lamellar Tearing

Describes the features and mechanisms of this important mode of failure and the means of controlling tearing
through suitable design, material selection, fabrication and inspection. Acceptance standards, repair methods,
specification requirements and methods of investigation are proposed. Three appendices give details on the
mechanism, material factors, tests for susceptibility and the important question of restraint.

TN 7 - Health and Safety in Welding

Provides information on all aspects of health and safety in welding and cutting. Designed to provide this information
in such a way that it is readily useable for instruction in the shop and to provide guidance to management.
Recommendations are given for safe procedures to be adopted in a wide variety of situations in welding fabrication.

TN 8 - Economic Design of Weldments

Principles and guidance are given on methods and procedures for optimising design of weldments and welded joints
and connections to maximise economy in welding fabrication. Factors influencing the overall cost of weldments
which need to be considered at the design stage are discussed.

TN 9 - Welding Rate in Arc Welding Processes: Part 1 MMAW

Gives practical guidance and information on the selection of welding conditions to improve productivity during manual
metal arc welding (MMAW). Graphs are provided showing rates as a function of weld size. The graphs enable a direct
comparison of different types of welding electrodes when used for butt and fillet welds in various welding positions.

TN 10 - Fracture Mechanics
Provides theory and gives practical guidance for the design and fabrication of structures, planning of maintenance
and assessment of the likelihood of brittle or ductile initiation from flaws in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
Engineering critical assessment case histories are discussed.

TN 11 - Commentary on the Structural Steel Welding Standard AS/NZS 1554

The Note complements AS/NZS 1554 parts 1 to 7, by presenting background information which could not be

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included in the Standard. It discusses the requirements of the Standard with particular emphasis on new or revised
clauses. In explaining the application of the Standard to welding in steel construction, the commentary emphasises
the need to rely on the provisions of the Standard to achieve satisfactory weld quality.

TN 12 - Minimising Corrosion in Welded Steel Structures

Designed to provide practical guidance and information on corrosion problems associated with the welding of steel
structures, together with possible solutions for minimising corrosion.

TN 13 - Stainless Steels for Corrosive Environments (A Joint publication with ACA)

Provides guidance on the selection of stainless steels for different environments. Austenitic, ferritic and martensitic
stainless steels are described together with the various types of corrosive attack. Aspects of welding procedure,
design, cleaning and maintenance to minimise corrosion are covered.

TN 15 - Welding and Fabrication of Quenched and Tempered Steel

Provides information on quenched and tempered steels generally available in Australia and gives guidance on welding
processes, consumables and procedures and on the properties and performance of welded joints. Information is also
provided on other fabrication operations such as flame cutting, plasma cutting, shearing and forming.

TN 16 - Welding Stainless Steel

This Technical Note complements Technical Note Number 13 by detailing valuable information on the welding of
most types of stainless steels commonly used in industry.

TN 18 - Welding of Castings
Provides basic information on welding procedures for the welding processes used to weld and repair ferrous and
non-ferrous castings. It also provides information on the range of alloys available and briefly covers non-destructive
inspection, on-site heating methods and safety.

TN 19 - Cost Effective Quality Management for Welding

Provides guidelines on the application of the AS/NZS ISO 9000 series of Quality Standards within the welding and
fabrication industries. Guidance on the writing, development and control of Welding Procedures is also given.

TN 20 - Repair of Steel Pipelines

Provides an outline of methods of assessment and repair to a pipeline whilst allowing continuity of supply.

TN 21 - Submerged Arc Welding

Provides an introduction to submerged arc welding equipment, process variables, consumables, procedures and
techniques, characteristic weld defects, applications and limitations. Describes exercises to explore the range of
procedures and techniques with the use of solid wire (single and multiple arcs) and provides welding practice sheets,
which may be used as instruction sheets to supplement demonstrations and class work, or as self-instruction units.

TN 22 - Welding Electrical Safety

Provides information and guidance on welding electrical safety issues (welding equipment, the human body and the
workplace), including investigation of welding current related electric shock injuries and electrocution.

TN 23 - Environmental Improvement Guidelines

Provides information and guidance on how to reduce consumption in the Welding and Fabrication industry, while
reducing the impact on the environment at the same time.

TN 25 – Welding Specification for the Water Industry

Published with the Water Services Association of Australia. Applies to all metal fabrication and repair work involving
welding, carried out by a Water Agency (WA) and its Contractors/Subcontractors. Prescribes weld preparation,
qualification of welding procedures and personnel, workmanship and inspection requirements for welds related to the
arc welding by manual metal arc and other processes approved by the WA responsible Welding Coordinator.

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