This International standard was jointly prepared by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), Commission II, Arc Welding and Filler Metals, and Technical Committee ISO/TC 44, Welding and allied processes, Subcommittee SC 3, Welding consumables. 2009-11-15. 22p. This International Standard specifies requirements for classification of wire electrodes, strip electrodes, wires
and rods for gas-shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, plasma arc welding, submerged arc welding, electroslag welding and laser beam welding of stainless and heat-resisting steels. The classification of the wire electrodes, strip electrodes, wires and rods is based upon their chemical composition.