This standard specifies preparation of butt weld test piece and specimens. The purpose is to define the test methods in order to determine strength and impact strength of the welded joint when testing welding consumables used for submerged arc welding and tubular cored arc welding with single-run and two-run techniques. This standard is applicable to welding consumables for arc welding of steel.
BS EN 1597-2:1997 history
2008BS EN ISO 15792-2:2008 Welding consumables - Test methods - Preparation of single-run and two-run technique test specimens in steel
1997BS EN 1597-2:1997 Welding consumables - Test methods - Preparation of test piece for single-run and two-run technique test specimens in steel