BS 1295:1959

Parent metal, filler metal, electrodes, preparatory work, simulation to actual work, test procedure for 27 tests for manual metal-arc and 18 tests for manual oxy-acetylene welding of mild steel. Tests cover butt welds in plate, sheet, pipes, round bars, fillet welds in plate and sheet, branch joints in pipes, and building up of surfaces. Various aspects of welds for which test specimens should be inspected. Appendices: alternative sizes of electrodes, preparing etched specimens, welding positions, pre paration and testing of bend test specimens on tubes, notes for guidance of instructors. Chart to illustrate assessment of weld quality.