Purpose

This specification provides a standard for the manufacture, performance, inspection, reliability and procurement of a series of manual gas tungsten arc welding equipment. This standard lists minimum requirements and is not to limit design advances.

Classification

The machines shall be of the following types, sizes and classes.

Type

I Direct Current

II Alternating Current

III Combination AC/DC

IV Pulsed DC

Size

Power source and accessory size shall be rated in terms of current rating (amperes) at 60% duty cycle for each current type.

Class

Commercial Hardware - stock item

Modified Commercial Hardware

Custom Hardware