To apply this class, a designer would enter "DIN 8570-B" (or the ISO equivalent) in the drawing's title block, removing the need to dimension every single weld individually.
K. Annexes and worked examples
Despite its withdrawal, thousands of legacy contracts, repair orders, and OEM specifications still reference “DIN 8570-B”. In industries like heavy machinery, shipbuilding, and offshore, a drawing created in 1998 may still be active. Forcibly “updating” the standard to ISO 5817 without a formal deviation could cause contractual disputes. din 8570 b pdf
Because this is a protected industrial standard, you can find full versions or official replacements through these platforms: To apply this class, a designer would enter