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AWS A2.4: 2012
Standard symbols for welding, brazing and non-destructive examination
This standard defines the method for passing instructions on a design diagram to a welder, brazer, and nondestructive tester by means of symbols. Instructions for groove, fillet, plug, slot, spot, seam, flange and stud welds, surfacing and brazing are covered. Symbols are presented to show the location, dimensions and finishing of welds and the welding, brazing or testing process to be used.
AWS A3.0M/A3.0: 2010
Standard welding terms and definitions: including terms for adhesive bonding, brazing, soldering, thermal cutting and thermal spraying
The publication contains an alphabetical list of standard preferred terms used in welding. To provide a comprehensive compilation of welding terminology, some non-standard terms are included, which refer the reader to the standard term. Diagrams are also given.
BS 499
Welding terms and symbols
Part 1: 2008 (R2013) Glossary for welding, brazing and thermal cutting
and Supplement: 1992 Definitions for electric welding equipment
Partially superseded by BS EN 13622
Definitions in French, English and Russian are given for terms relating to welding, brazing (and soldering) and thermal cutting equipment, power sources, consumables and safety equipment given in nine languages (French, English, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish and Swedish).
BS EN 657: 2005
Thermal spraying. Terminology. Classification
Processes and general terms for thermal spraying are defined. Thermal spraying processes are classified according to type of consumable (rod, wire, cord, powder, molten bath), type of operation (manual, mechanised, automatic) and type of energy carrier (molten bath spraying, flame spraying, HVOF spraying, detonation spraying, arc spraying, plasma spraying, laser spraying).
BS EN 657: 2005 Thermal spraying. Terminology. Classification.
Superseded by BSI BS EN ISO 14917
BS EN 1330
Non-destructive testing. Terminology
Part 1: 2014 List of general terms
The standard comprises a trilingual (English, French and German) listing of terms used in non-destructive testing which come from other fields, such as the electrical, vacuum technology and metrology industries. The relevant standard number is given beside each term. A listing of relevant standards is included within the text.
Part 2: 1998 (R2008) Terms common to the non-destructive testing methods
Terms and definitions for non-destructive testing which are used in two or more testing methods are listed in this standard. The listing is trilingual, with both terms and definitions being given in English, French and German. Some terms listed in this part of the standard will be defined more precisely in the subsequent parts, which deal with the specific test methods in more detail.
Part 3: 1997 (R2007) Terms used in industrial radiographic testing
Terms and definitions for radiographic testing are listed. The listing is trilingual, with both terms and definitions being given in English, French and German.
Part 4: 2010 Terms used in ultrasonic testing.
Superseded by BSI BS EN ISO 5577:2017
Part 5: 1998 Terms used in eddy current testing
Superseded by BS EN 12718: 2008
Part 7: 2005 Terms used in magnetic particle testing
Superseded by BS EN ISO 12707: 2016
Part 8:1998 (R2003, 2008). Terms used in leak testing.
Superseded by BSI BS EN ISO 20484
Part 9: 2017 Terms used in acoustic emission
Terms and definitions for acoustic emission are listed. The listing is trilingual, with both terms and definitions being given in English, French and German.
Part 10: 2003 (R2008) Terms used in visual testing
Fifty three terms and definitions and alphabetical cross indexes for each of English, French and German are given for visual testing.
Part 11: 2007 Terms used in X-ray diffraction from polycrystalline and amorphous materials
This standard defines the most common terms used for X-ray powder diffraction methods.
BS EN ISO 5577:2017. Nondestructive testing. Ultrasonic testing.
Terms and definitions for ultrasonic testing are listed. The listing is trilingual, with both terms and definitions being given in English, French and German.
BSI BS EN ISO 20484:2017.
Nondestructive testing. Leak testing. Vocabulary.
Terms and definitions for leak testing are listed. The listing is trilingual, with both terms and definitions being given in English, French and German.
BS EN 1792: 2003 (R2008)
Welding. Multilingual list of terms for welding and related processes
The most commonly used welding terms are included in this trilingual standard, English, French and German terms being given in each case. The lists are organised by process or classification, the major groups being general welding terms; those related to welding with pressure; friction welding; fusion welding (welding without pressure); braze welding and brazing; testing; weld imperfections and thermal cutting. Alphabetical indexes for each of the three languages are included.
BS EN 12345: 1999
Welding. Multilingual terms for welded joints with illustrations
Superseded by BS EN ISO 17659
BS EN 12584: 1999 (R2004, 2009)
Welding. Imperfections in oxyfuel flame cuts, laser beam cuts and plasma cuts. Terminology
Superseded by BS EN ISO 17658
BS EN 13622: 2002 (R2008)
Gas welding equipment. Terminology. Terms used for gas welding equipment
Partially supersedes BS 499-1:1991
Terminology for gas welding equipment is presented in English, French and German.
BS EN 14610: 2004 (R2009)
Welding and allied processes. Definitions of metal welding processes
This Standard gives definitions of more than 80 metal welding processes, based on the physical characteristics of welding with pressure or fusion welding, classified according to energy carrier. Energy carriers used in welding with pressure are: solid body, liquid, gas, electric discharge, radiation, movement of mass, electric current and unspecified. Those used in fusion welding cover solid body, liquid, gas, electric discharge (especially electric arc), radiation, movement of mass, electric current and unspecified. There is no index.
BS EN 14665: 2005
Thermal spraying. Thermally sprayed coatings. Symbolic representation on drawings
Superseded by BS EN ISO 12671
BS EN 22553: 1995
Welded, brazed and soldered joints. Symbolic representation on drawings
Superseded by BS EN ISO 2553
BS EN 24063: 1992
Welding, brazing, soldering and braze-welding of metals. Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers for symbolic representation on drawings
Superseded by BS EN ISO 4063
BS EN ISO 2553: 2013
Welding and allied processes. Symbolic representation on drawings. Welded joints
Supersedes BS EN 22553
Symbols are specified for use on technical drawings for welded components; the principles of the standard may also be applied to brazed and soldered joints. Weld type, thickness and length, weld quality, surface treatment, filler material and testing specification can be indicated.
BS EN ISO 4063: 2010
Welding and allied processes. Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers
Supersedes BS EN 24063
Standard terms for arc, resistance and fuel gas welding, soldering and brazing processes are listed in English and French. Each process is identified by a numerical index for use in symbolic representation of welds on diagrams.
BS EN ISO 7287: 2002 (R2007)
Graphical symbols for thermal cutting equipment
A number of graphical symbols are presented for use on thermal cutting equipment as an aid to operators on the use and operation of the equipment.
BS EN ISO 12671: 2012
Thermal spraying. Thermally sprayed coatings. Symbolic representation on drawings
How the symbolic representation of thermally sprayed coatings is to be indicated on drawings is specified.
BS EN ISO 12707: 2016
Non-destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. Vocabulary
Supersedes BS EN 1330-7: 2005
General terms specifically used in magnetic particle inspection are classified.
BS EN ISO 17658: 2015
Welding. Imperfections in oxyfuel flame cuts, laser beam cuts and plasma cuts. Terminology
Supersedes BS EN 12584:1999
This standard defines English, French and German terms for the possible imperfections originating from oxyfuel gas, laser and plasma cutting. The imperfections are classified as follows: imperfections on cut edges (melting of cut edge, string of solidified droplets, cut edge overhang), imperfections on cut faces (geometrical deviations, deviation of drag line, gouging, incomplete end of cut, non-planar cut face), slag, cracks (microcrack, macrocrack), and other imperfections (deviations at start of cut, piercing deviation, excessively wide kerf, lost cut, burning of surface, dimensional deviation).
BS EN ISO 17659: 2004 (R2009)
Welding. Multilingual terms for welded joints with illustrations
Supersedes BS EN 12345
The more common terms, in English, French and German, for types of joints, joint preparations and welds are described by pictorial representation.
BS EN ISO 17677
Resistance welding. Vocabulary
Part 1: 2009 Spot, projection and seam welding
A vocabulary of terms and definitions for resistance spot welding, projection welding and seam welding in three languages (English, French, German) is specified.
BS EN ISO 25239
Friction stir welding. Aluminium
Part 1: 2011 Vocabulary
Friction stir welding terms are defined in English, French and German. Aluminium refers to aluminium and its alloys.
BS ISO 857
Welding and allied processes. Vocabulary
Part 2: 2006 Soldering and brazing processes and related terms
This standard defines terms used for metal soldering and brazing, and related terms. It also provides an informative annex containing process descriptions based on energy sources and a graphical classification of processes. A further annex lists equivalent English, French and German terminology and alphabetical indexes of processes in the three languages. A full alphabetical index in English is also given.
BS ISO 17533: 2015
Welding for aerospace applications. Welding information in design documents
Appropriate design information on drawings to ensure sound and fit-for-purpose welded and brazed joints is specified.
IEC 60050
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary
Part 851: 2008 + A1:Feb.2014 Electric welding
PD CEN/TR 14599: 2005
Terms and definitions for welding purposes in relation with EN 1792
A compilation of technical terms related to welding and allied processes, as listed in EN 1792 (Welding; multilingual list of terms for welding and related processes) is given in three languages, with a brief definition of each.
PD ISO/TR 25901
Welding and allied processes. Vocabulary
Part 1: 2016 General terms
General terms applicable to welding and allied processes are presented; French and German translations are included.
Part 3: 2016 Welding processes
Terms and definitions for welding processes, classified in accordance with their physical characteristics and to the relevant energy carrier are presented; French and German translations are included.
Part 4: 2016 Arc welding
Terms and definitions applicable to arc welding are presented; French and German translations are included.
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