What is BS EN 1792 - Terms on welding and related processes about?
BS EN 1792 is a European Standard that discusses welding.
BS EN 1792 specifies commonly used welding terms. New terms will be added on a regular basis.
Note 1: For other terms, or for terms in other languages, the reader is referred to the multilingual collection of terms for welding and allied processes, published by the International Institute of Welding (IIW).
Note 2: When more than one terms is shown, the first is the preferred term.
Note 3: Text in brackets provides further information which clarifies the scope of the term.
Who is BS EN 1792 - Terms on welding and related processes for?
BS EN 1792 on terms on welding and related processes is useful for:
- Welding equipment manufacturers
- Welders and fabricators
- Mechanical engineers
- Quality control, testing and inspection authorities
- Technical experts and consultants
- Regulatory bodies
- Certification bodies
- Standard developers
Why should you use BS EN 1792 - Terms on welding and related processes?
It's useful to know some words in welding and related processes; there are many terms you should be familiar with before beginning work in the welding process or actual welding production.
BS EN 1792 provides you with terms relating to welding with pressure, fusion welding, and terms relating to health and safety for welding and related processes.
Adopting standardized and recognised terms related to welding and related process can ensure of clear and consistent communication between entities across the industry supply chain. For instance, you can ensure that design intent is well communicated between product design engineers, production teams and inspection personnel such that welding process can be successfully completed.
Having a common point of reference for terms improves the efficiency welding process across the welding industry.