This standard specifies the hardness test methods on welded joints.
This standard is applicable to the arc welded joints of metallic materials, and the hardness tests on other joints (such as pressure welded joint and surfacing metal) may also be implemented by reference to this standard.
This standard is not applicable to the hardness test on austenitic stainless steel welds.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, the subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of these documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest edition is applicable to this standard.
