European foreword

This document (EN 18007‑1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied processes”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2025.

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The EN 18007 series of standards, under the general title Electromagnetic pulse welding, consists of the following parts:

— Part 1: Welding knowledge, terminology and vocabulary,
— Part 2: Design of welded joints,
— Part 3: Qualification of welding operators and weld setters,
— Part 4: Specification and qualification of welding procedures,
— Part 5: Quality and inspection requirements.

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BS EN 18007-1:2024

Electromagnetic pulse welding - Welding knowledge, terminology and vocabulary

Current

Published:

31 Jul 2024