Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel, (SWPS) 10 Through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing Site License [Superseded: AWS B2.1-1-013]
This SWPS is to be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrication document(s) [such as code, specification, or contract document(
s)]. The fabrication document(s) should specify
the engineering requirements such as design,
need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, quality
control, and examination and tests applicable to
the end product.