The welding system described in this specification is inteded for use in the aerospace manufacturing industry and provides performance criteria for manual gas metal arc welding machines for welding of ferrous and nonwoo ferrous alloys.

INACTIVE FOR NEW DESIGN * X-REF NAS380

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