Abstract

Specifies requirements for classification of covered electrodes, based on the all-weld metal chemical composition, the type of electrode covering and other electrode properties, and the all-weld metal mechanical properties, in the as-welded or heat-treated conditions, for manual metal arc welding of stainless and heat-resisting steels. Identical to, and reproduced from, ISO 3581:2003.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee WD-002 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 January 2017.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 10 August 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee WD-002:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
Welding Technology Institute of Australia

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 15/09/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 15/09/2017
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Committee	WD-002
Supersedes	DR 05430 CP AS/NZS 1553.3:1996