This standard specifies the preparation of the test piece and the evaluation of the test results. The purpose of this standard is to test positional capability of covered electrodes and tubular cored electrodes. Fillet welds can be made in horizontal, vertical up, vertical down and overhead position, as applicable.
NOTE. If results complying with the requirements of this standard have been achieved in a procedure qualification or type approval test, the welding consumable is regarded as tested in accordance with this standard.
This standard is applicable to consumables for arc welding of steel.
BS EN 1597-3:1997 history
2011BS EN ISO 15792-3:2011 Welding consumables. Test methods. Classification testing of positional capacity and root penetration of welding consumables in a fillet weld
0000 BS EN ISO 15792-3:2008
1997BS EN 1597-3:1997 Welding consumables - Test methods - Testing of positional capability of welding consumables in a fillet weld