BS EN ISO 15614-7:2016 - Page 2

What is this standard about?

BS EN ISO 15614-7:2016 Part seven of this international standard covers procedures and tests associated with overlay welding for metallic materials.

Who is this standard for?

• Suppliers, users, manufacturers and testers of metallic materials
• The construction, structural engineering and building industries
• Manufacturing industries, oil and gas, energy, chemical plants
• Shipbuilding industry

Why should you use this standard?

By offering the latest technical guidelines, this standard defines the conditions for carrying out welding procedure tests and the range of qualification for welding procedures. These are specific to metallic materials and apply to all welding operations suitable for overlay welding.

NOTE: This is one in a series of welding standards. It does not apply to overlay welding where cracks are intentionally produced (e.g. special hardfacing applications).

What’s changed since the last update?

• A CEN Correction Notice has been implemented
• Annex ZA on the relationship between this part of ISO 15614 and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2014/68/EU has been added