Alcance
This document provides an American grouping system for materials for welding purposes, classified in accordance with the grouping system of ISO/TR 15608. A number of Canadian, Australian and New Zealand materials commonly used in North America are also included.It can also apply for other purposes, such as heat treatment, forming, and non-destructive testing. Types of steels are listed in accordance with the grouping system of ISO/TR 15608:2017, Table 1.This document covers grouping systems for the following standardized materials:— steel;— aluminium and its alloys;— nickel and its alloys;— copper and its alloys;— titanium and its alloys;— zirconium and its alloys;— cast irons.