Sector Updates

Metallic materials - Conversion of hardness values (ISO 18265:2013, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 5016:2026

Abstract:   AS 5016:2026 identically adopts ISO 18265:2013 which specifies the principles of the conversion of hardness values to equivalent values in other hardness scales and to estimates of tensile strength. It gives general information on the use of the conversion tables

History:   First published as AS 5016-2004. Second edition 2026.

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Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test, Part 1: Test method (ISO 6507-1:2023, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 1817.1:2026

Abstract:   AS 1817.1:2026 identically adopts ISO 6507 1:2023, which specifies the Vickers hardness test method for the three different ranges of test force for metallic materials, including hard metals and other cemented carbides, metallic coatings and other inorganic coatings

History:   First published in part as AS B106-1954. Revised and redesignated AS B106.1-1962. AS B106.2 first published 1965. AS B106.1-1962 revised and redesignated AS 1817.1-1976. AS B106.2-1965 revised and redesignated AS 1817.2-1976. AS 1817.1-1976 and AS 1817.2-1976 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 1817-1991. AS 1817-1991 revised and redesignated in part as AS 1817.1-2003. Second edition 2026.

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Additive manufacturing of metals - Environment, health and safety - General principles for use of metallic materials

Product Designation:   AS ISO/ASTM 52931:2026

Abstract:   AS ISO/ASTM 52931:2026 identically adopts ISO/ASTM 52931:2023, which provides guidance and requirements for risk assessment and implementation of prevention and protection measures relating to additive manufacturing with metallic powders.

History:   First published as AS ISO/ASTM 52931:2026.

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Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test, Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines (ISO 6507-2:2018, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 1817.2:2026

Abstract:   AS 1817.2:2026 identically adopts ISO 6507 2:2018, which specifies a method of verification and calibration of testing machines and diagonal measuring system for determining Vickers hardness in accordance with AS 1817.1

History:   First published in part as AS B106-1954. Revised and redesignated AS B106.1-1962. AS B106.2 first published 1965. AS B106.1-1962 revised and redesignated AS 1817.1-1976. AS B106.2-1965 revised and redesignated AS 1817.2-1976. AS 1817.1-1976 and AS 1817.2-1976 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 1817-1991. AS 1817-1991 revised and redesignated in part as AS 1817.2-2002. Second edition 2026.

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Safety of laser products - Particular Requirements for Consumer Laser Products (EN 50689:2021, MOD)

Product Designation:   AS/NZS 50689:2026

Abstract:   AS/NZS EN 50689:2026 provides definitions and specifies the particular requirements for consumer products containing lasers, to ensure that laser products available to consumers are safe

History:   First published as AS/NZS 50689:2026.

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Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test, Part 4: Table of hardness values (ISO 6506-4:2014, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 1816.4:2026

Abstract:   AS 1816.4:2026 identically adopts ISO 6506-4:2014, which gives a table of the Brinell hardness values for use in tests on flat surfaces.

History:   Originated as AS 1816.4-2007. Second edition 2026.

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Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test, Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks (ISO 6507-3:2018, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 1817.3:2026

Abstract:   AS 1817.3:2026 identically adopts ISO 6507 3:2018, which specifies a method for the calibration of reference blocks to be used for the indirect verification of Vickers hardness testing machines, as specified in AS 1817.2

History:   First published in part as AS B106-1954. Revised and redesignated AS B106.1-1962. AS B106.2 first published 1965. AS B106.1-1962 revised and redesignated AS 1817.1-1976. AS B106.2-1965 revised and redesignated AS 1817.2-1976. AS 1817.1-1976 and AS 1817.2-1976 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 1817-1991. AS 1817-1991 revised and redesignated in part as AS 1817.3-2002. Second edition 2026.

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Additive manufacturing for construction - Qualification principles - Structural and infrastructure elements

Product Designation:   AS ISO/ASTM 52939:2026

Abstract:   AS ISO/ASTM 52939:2026 identically adopts ISO/ASTM 52939:2023, which specifies quality assurance requirements for additive construction (AC) concerning building and construction projects in which additive manufacturing techniques are used for construction.

History:   First published as AS ISO/ASTM 52939:2026.

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Additive manufacturing - General principles, Part 2: Overview of process categories and feedstock

Product Designation:   AS ISO 17296.2:2026

Abstract:   AS ISO 17296.2:2026 identically adopts ISO 17296 2:2015, which describes the process fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (AM). It also gives an overview of existing process categories, which are not and cannot be exhaustive due to the development of new technologies. This part of ISO 17296 explains how different process categories make use of different types of materials to shape a product’s geometry

History:   First published as AS ISO 17296.2:2026.

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Guidance for the production of pure inorganic substance certified reference materials

Product Designation:   AS/NZS ISO 33408:2026

Abstract:   AS/NZS ISO 33408:2026 provides specific technical guidance for the production of pure metals or their corresponding crystalline salt certified reference materials (CRMs) in accordance with the general requirements of AS ISO 17034

History:   First published as AS/NZS ISO 33408:2026.

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Welding - Grouping system for metallic materials

Product Designation:   AS/NZS ISO 15608:2026

Abstract:   AS/NZS ISO 15608:2026 specifies a uniform system for grouping materials for welding purposes

History:   First published as SA/SNZ TR ISO 15608:2020. Revised and redesignated as AS/NZS ISO 15608:2026.

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Additive manufacturing - Round robin testing - General guidelines

Product Designation:   SA TR ISO/ASTM 52917:2026

Abstract:   SA TR ISO/ASTM 52917:2026 identically adopts ISO/ASTM TR 52917:2022, which focuses on the management of the round robin study (RRS) and can provide guidance for the scope development, planning, and execution of the RRS study. It can provide guidance to identify the feedstock, machine operations, process controls, and post-processing operations prior to running the study; provide guidance on the selection and use of test methods; and can be used to improve the maturation of AM technologies.

History:   First published as SA TR ISO/ASTM 52917:2026.

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Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test, Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines (ISO 6506-2:2017, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 1816.2:2026

Abstract:   AS 1816.2:2026 identically adopts ISO 6506 2:2017, which specifies methods of direct and indirect verification of testing machines used for determining Brinell hardness in accordance with ISO 6506 1 and also specifies when these two types of verification have to be performed

History:   First published as B81-1941. Previous edition AS 1816.2-2007. This edition 2026.

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Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test, Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2014, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 1816.1:2026

Abstract:   AS 1816.1:2026 identically adopts ISO 6506 1:2014, which specifies the method for the Brinell hardness test for metallic materials. It is applicable to both fixed location and portable hardness testing machines

History:   First published as B81-1941. Previous edition AS 1816.1-2007. This edition 2026.

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Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test, Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks (ISO 6506-3:2014, IDT)

Product Designation:   AS 1816.3:2026

Abstract:   AS 1816.3:2026 identically adopts ISO 6506 3:2014, which specifies a method for the calibration of reference blocks to be used in the indirect verification of Brinell hardness testing machines as described in AS 6506.2

History:   First published as B81-1941. Previous edition AS 1816.3-2007. This edition 2026.

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Withdrawals

Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS), Part 1: Radar transponder - Marine search and rescue (SART) - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results

Product designation:     AS/NZS 4432.1:2011

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Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS), Part 1: Radar transponder - Marine search and rescue (SART) - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results

Product designation:     AS/NZS 4432.1:2011 REC:2024

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Reconfirmations

No publications were reconfirmed during February 2026 for this Sector.

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