Overview of AWS Welding Codes and Standards

The American Welding Society (AWS) has developed numerous welding codes and standards to cover a wide range of welding processes, materials, and applications. While the specific number may vary over time as new codes are developed or existing ones are revised, here are some of the most commonly known AWS welding codes:

1. AWS D1 Series:

   • AWS D1.1/D1.1M: Structural Welding Code - Steel
   • AWS D1.2/D1.2M: Structural Welding Code - Aluminum
   • AWS D1.3/D1.3M: Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel
   • AWS D1.4/D1.4M: Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel
   • AWS D1.5/D1.5M: Bridge Welding Code
   • AWS D1.6/D1.6M: Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel
   • AWS D1.7/D1.7M: Guide for Stud Welding
   • AWS D1.8/D1.8M: Structural Welding Code - Seismic Supplement
   • AWS D1.9/D1.9M: Structural Welding Code - Titanium
   • AWS D1.10/D1.10M: Recommended Practices for Welding Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Piping and Tubing
2. AWS A2 Series:
• AWS A2.4: Standard symbols for welding, brazing, and non-destructive examination
3. AWS A3 Series:
• AWS A3.0: Standard welding terms and definitions
4. AWS B1 Series:
   • AWS B1.10: Guide for the nondestructive examination of welds

5. AWS B2 Series:

   • AWS B2.1: Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

6. AWS A5 Series (Specification for Filler Metals):

   • AWS A5.1: Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
   • AWS A5.2: Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Rods for Oxyfuel Gas Welding (OFW)
   • AWS A5.3: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
   • AWS A5.4: Stainless Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
   • AWS A5.5: Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
   • AWS A5.6: Copper and Copper-Alloy Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
   • AWS A5.7: Copper and Copper Alloy Bare Welding Rods and Electrodes
   • AWS A5.8: Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding
   • AWS A5.9: Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
   • AWS A5.10: Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Welding and Carbon Steel Filler Metals for Gas Brazing
   • AWS A5.11: Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
   • AWS A5.12: Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Electrodes for Arc Welding and Cutting
   • AWS A5.13: Surfacing Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
   • AWS A5.14: Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods
   • AWS A5.15: Welding Electrodes and Rods for Cast Iron
   • AWS A5.16: Titanium and Titanium Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods
   • AWS A5.17: Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
   • AWS A5.18: Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding (GMAW)
   • AWS A5.19: Magnesium Alloy Welding Electrodes and Rods
   • AWS A5.20: Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
   • AWS A5.21: Bare Electrodes and Rods for Surfacing
   • AWS A5.22: Stainless Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
   • AWS A5.23: Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
   • AWS A5.24: Zirconium and Zirconium-Alloy Electrodes and Rods for GTAW, GMAW, PAW (Plasma Arc Welding)
   • AWS A5.25: Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Electroslag Welding (ESW)
   • AWS A5.26: Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Electrogas Welding (EGW)
   • AWS A5.27: Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
   • AWS A5.28: Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
   • AWS A5.29: Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding

7. AWS C2 Series:

   • AWS C2.1: Specification for Resistance Welding Electrodes and Materials

8. AWS D8 Series:

   • AWS D8.1/D8.1M: Specification for Automotive Weld Quality - Resistance Spot Welding of Steel
   • AWS D8.2: Automotive Weld Quality - Arc Welding
   • AWS D8.3: Specification for Automotive Weld Quality - Aluminum Spot Welding
   • AWS D8.6: Automotive Spot Welding Electrodes Supplement
   • AWS D8.7: Automotive Spot Welding Recommendations Supplement
   • AWS D8.8: Automotive Arc Welding (Steel)
   • AWS D8.9: Automotive Spot Weld Testing
   • AWS D8.14: Automotive Arc Welding (Aluminum)

9. AWS D14 Series:

   • AWS D14.1: Specification for Welding of Industrial and Mill Cranes and Other Material Handling Equipment

10. AWS D15 Series:

    • AWS D15.1: Railroad Welding Specification for Cars and Locomotives

11. AWS D17 Series:

    • AWS D17.1: Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications

12. AWS D18 Series:

    • AWS D18.1: Specification for Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel Tube and Pipe Systems in Sanitary (Hygienic) Applications

These are just a few examples, and there are many more AWS welding codes covering various industries, materials, and welding processes. Each code provides detailed guidelines, requirements, and best practices to ensure the quality, integrity, and safety of welded components and structures within its scope.