AWS releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – the standard for welding terminology
Published by Alfred Hamer,
Editorial Assistant
World Pipelines,
The American Welding Society (AWS) has released AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – Standard Welding Terms and Definitions Including Terms for Additive Manufacturing, Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, Thermal Spraying, and Nondestructive Examination (AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025), the latest edition of the industry’s most comprehensive welding terminology reference. This reference provides updated definitions and terminology used across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, automotive, education, and more.
As welding technology evolves, so does its nomenclature. AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 introduces new terms for additive manufacturing and nondestructive examination, ensuring professionals have the most up-to-date terminology to support their work.
“Using accurate welding terminology is critical,” said Stephen Borrero, Secretary to the AWS A2 Committee on Definitions and Symbols. “Clear and consistent definitions ensure professionals can communicate effectively and avoid costly mistakes. A misinterpreted term in a welding procedure, inspection report, or blueprint can create safety hazards, cause project delays, and result in expensive errors."
AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 offers:
- Consistent welding terminology – ensures standardised language across projects, reducing misinterpretation and improving accuracy in specifications, reports, and procedures.
- Expanded coverage – introduces new terms for Additive Manufacturing and Nondestructive Examination.
- Essential reference – a trusted resource for engineers, welders, educators, and industry professionals who rely on clear, precise communication.
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