IIW 2018 Thomas Lecture

S t a n d a r d i s a t i o n – A v a l u a b l e t o o l t o ( r e a l l y ) c l a r i f y g l o b a l e c o n o m i c e x c h a n g e s ( ? )

3 - Terminology work

▪ Terminology in welding and allied processes  International work handled in IIW Commission VI, in close relationship with ISO/TC 44/SC 7, and, where necessary, with other TCs or SCs;  Gather terms and definition from all other relevant standards in order to ensure their consistency. Purpose is not to create words!

▪ Objective: developing a full set of vocabularies covering all aspects of welding, i.e. ISO/TR 25901 series.  Already available : parts on general terms, welding processes, arc welding.  Published soon : health and safety.  Coming next : laser welding, plastics welding, thermal cutting…

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07/11/2018

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING – IIW 2018 THOMAS LECTURE Jérôme DIETSCH, Standardisation officer, Institut de Soudure, France