STD-AWS AZ-4-ENGL 3998 MM O784265 OSO52E2 17S am ANSV/AWS A2.4-98 An American National Standard Je a Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination Uae Copia by the Amen Nelg Society Su Jal 05112155 1998STD-AWS AZ-H-ENGL 3558 MM 0784265 OSO91b2 03) mm Key Words — weld symbols, welding symbols, ANSVAWS A2.4-98 brazing symbols, nondestructive ‘An American National Standard examination symbols Approved by American National Standards Institute November 6, 1997 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination ‘Supersedes ANSI/AWS A2.4-93 Prepared by AWS Committee on Definitions and Symbols Under the Direction of AWS Technical Activities Committee Approved by AWS Board of Directors Abstract This standard establishes a method of specifying certain welding, brazing, and nondestructive examination information by means of symbols. Detailed information and examples are provided for the construction and interpretation of the symbols. This system provides a means of specifying welding or brazing operations and nondestructive examination, as well as the examination method, frequency, and extent. American Welding Society 550 NW. Leleune Road, Miami, Florida 33126 Copia by the Amen Nelg Society Sup Jal 05 11135 1995STD-AWS A2-4-ENGL 1998 MM 0784265 OSOGLb3 178 Mw Statement on Use of AWS Standards All standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the American ‘Welding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance withthe rules of the Ameri- ccan National Standards Institute. When AWS standards are either incorporated in, or made part of, documents that are included in federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other governmental bodies, their provisions carry the full legal authority ofthe statute. In such cases, any changes in those AWS standards must be approved by the gov- cemmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a part of those laws and regulations. In all cases, these standards carry the full egal authority ofthe contractor other document that invokes the AWS standards, Where this contractual relationship exists, changes in or deviations from requirements of an AWS standard must be by agree ‘ment between the contracting parties. International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-524-4 ‘American Welding Society, $50 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126 © 1998 by American Welding Society. All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America "Note: The primary purpose of AWS isto serve and benefit its members. To this end, AWS provides a forum forthe ex- change, consideration, and discussion of ideas and proposals that are relevant to the welding industry and the consensus ‘of which forms the basis for these standards. By providing such a forum, AWS does not assume any duties to which a user of these standards may be required to adhere. By publishing this standard, the American Welding Society does not insure anyone using the information it contains against any liability arising from that use. Publication ofa standard by the American Welding Society does not carry with it any right to make, use, or sell any patented items. Users of the in- formation in this standard should make an independent, substantiating investigation of the validity of that information {or their particular use and the patent status of any item refered to herein, ‘With regard to technical inquiries made concerning AWS standards, oral opinions on AWS standards may be rendered. ‘However such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the panticular individuals giving them. These individuals