BS EN ISO 15792-2:2008 specifies the preparation of butt weld test pieces and specimens. The purpose is to define test methods in order to determine strength and impact strength of the welded joint when testing welding consumables with single-run and two-run technique, not suitable for electro-slag or electro-gas welding.
BS EN ISO 15792-2 is applicable to welding consumables for arc welding of steel. Test conditions prescribed and results required should not be considered to be requirements or expectations for a procedure qualification.
Consumables for both submerged arc welding and metal arc welding with tubular cored electrodes can be suitable for welding by the single- or two-run technique and the methods for testing and classification are specified. When a welding consumable is offered for use by these techniques, it should be noted that all-weld metal test pieces may not be required by the consumable classification standard.
BS EN ISO 15792-2:2008 supersedes BS EN 1597-2:1997 which is withdrawn.