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BS 499-1:2009

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Welding terms and symbols Glossary for welding, brazing and thermal cutting

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-12-2008

$797.50
Including GST where applicable
Summarise this standard

Foreword
1 Scope
Section 1. Terms common to more than one section
Section 2. Terms relating to welding with pressure
  Subsection 21. Terms relating to more than one subsection
  Subsection 22. Terms relating only to resistance welding
  Subsection 23. Terms relating only to friction welding
  Subsection 24. Terms relating only to pressure welding
  Subsection 25. Terms relating only to diffusion welding
  Subsection 26. Terms relating only to explosive welding
  Subsection 27. Terms relating only to friction stir welding
Section 3. Terms relating to fusion welding (welding without
           pressure)
  Subsection 31. Terms relating to more than one subsection
  Subsection 32. Terms relating only to arc welding
  Subsection 33. Terms relating only to gas welding
  Subsection 34. Terms relating only to electron beam welding
  Subsection 35. Terms relating only to light radiation welding
  Subsection 36. Terms relating only to aluminothermic welding
  Subsection 37. Terms relating only to electro-slag welding
Section 4. Terms relating to braze welding and brazing
  Subsection 40. Terms relating only to braze welding
  Subsection 41. Terms relating only to brazing
Section 5. Terms relating to testing
Section 6. Terms relating to weld imperfections
Section 7. Terms relating to cutting
  Subsection 70. Terms relating to more than one subsection
  Subsection 71. Terms relating only to oxygen cutting
  Subsection 72. Terms relating only to arc cutting
  Subsection 73. Terms relating only to spark erosion cutting
  Subsection 74. Terms relating only to electron beam cutting
  Subsection 75. Terms relating only to laser cutting
Section 8. Terms relating to health and safety
Bibliography
Index

Describes terms, symbols and definitions for welding, brazing and thermal cutting of metals. Some definitions might also apply to non-metals.

Committee
WEE/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 499-1(1991) and 08/30162761 DC. (01/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
154
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This standard provides terms, symbols and definitions for welding, brazing and thermal cutting of metals. Some definitions might also apply to non-metals.

It does not cover mechanically fastened or adhesive bonded joints

This standard is intended for designers, those drafting welding specifications, welding production, manufacturers and inspection personnel.

Preferred and equivalent terms are given in bold type. Non-preferred terms are given in medium type. Deprecated terms are indicated as such.

$797.50
Including GST where applicable