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Title: Specs add confidence in use of wet welding. [Underwater welding]

Journal Article · · Offshore; (United States)
OSTI ID:5048233

Underwater wet welding can now be utilized with the same confidence as dry welding, provided certain guidelines are followed. A new electrode is discussed that has been delivering exceptionally high quality welds by a diving firm in Houston. With the issuance of the American Welding Society's specifications (ANS/LAWS D3.6-83) much of the confusion surrounding underwater welding should be eliminated. The new specifications establish the levels of quality for underwater welding and gives everyone in the business a common language.

OSTI ID:
5048233
Journal Information:
Offshore; (United States), Vol. 44:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English