Table of Contents

Dedication
Personnel
Foreword
List of Figures
1. Scope
2. Normative References
3. Terms and Definitions
4. Qualification
    4.1 Procedure Qualification
    4.2 Performance Qualification
5. Fabrication
    5.1 Material Preparation
    5.2 Preconstruction Weld Samples (PWS)
6. Visual Examination Requirements
    6.1 Extent of Examination
    6.2 Visual Examination Acceptance Criteria
7. Documentation
Annex A (Informative) - Guidelines for the Preparation of
        Technical Inquiries
Annex B (Informative) - Documentation Sample Forms
List of AWS Documents on Welding in Sanitary Applications

Abstract

Covers the requirements for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Plasma Arc Welding of stainless steels and nickel alloy tube and pipe 1/4 in [6 mm] diameter and larger in the fabrication and construction of new sanitary (hygienic) processing systems.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
Pages
ISBN
Committee	D18
Supersedes	AWS D18.1 : 1999