This Technical Report establishes a European grouping system for materials for welding purposes, classified in accordance with the grouping system of ISO/TR 15608.It is also applicable for other purposes such as heat treatment, forming and non-destructive testing.This Technical Report covers grouping systems for the following standardized materials:a) steel;b) aluminium and its alloys;c) copper and its alloys;d) cast irons.In case of dispute, for example where variations in properties such as thickness and yield strength occur, ISO/TR 15608 applies.
DS/CEN ISO/TR 20172:2009 history
2021DS/CEN ISO/TR 20172:2021 Welding – Grouping systems for materials – European materials (ISO/TR 20172:2021)