What is ISO 23493 about?
ISO 23493 specifies the equipment and operator qualification needed for laser-arc hybrid welding and recommends butt, fillet and flange joint preparations and consumables suitable for use with this process.
ISO 23493 also gives an overview of the steps to take during equipment set-up, procedure specification, workpiece set-up immediately prior to welding, and after welding once inspecting and testing the welds. ISO 23493 is applicable to laser-arc hybrid welding of steels, aluminium, and its alloys.
Note: ISO 23493 does not apply to hybrid processes where laser beam welding is hybridized with another welding process not using an electric arc as its heat source.
Who is ISO 23493 for?
ISO 23493 on laser-arc hybrid welding is applicable to:
- Construction, automotive, mechanical Industries
- Sheet metal manufacturers
- Manufacturers of pressure vessels
- Manufacturers of aircraft & aerospace
- Shipbuilding industry
- Welding equipment manufacturers
- Welders and welding operators
Why should you use ISO 23493?
Laser arc welding is a fusion process that uses a combination of a laser beam and electric welding arc, for the fusion welding process.
ISO 23493 serves you with the guidelines on laser-arc hybrid welding, for equipment and operator qualification needed for laser-arc hybrid welding improves the efficiency and productivity of welding operations as well as optimum performance of welding equipment.
ISO 23493 provides you with recommendations on butt, fillet, and flange joint preparations and consumables suitable for laser-arc hybrid welding which improves the quality of laser-arc hybrid welding operations and welded joints. ISO 23493 is suitable for laser-arc hybrid welding of steels, aluminium, and its alloys, which uses the benefits of two technologies to get the best welding results.
