BS EN 4632-002:2008

What is BS EN 4632-002 - Welded and brazed assemblies for aerospace constructions about?

Product and component quality is paramount for aerospace vessels. The delivery of high-quality components contributes to the safety of those on board.

BS EN 4632-002 defines degrees of weldability and brazeability for materials or families of materials used in the aerospace industry.

BS EN 4632-002 comprises a series of sheets, by materials or by material family which:

• Indicate the main titles, the typical chemical composition and the main characteristics
• Contain recommendations for welding and brazing
• Indicate a degree of weldability or brazeability for a given process under defined conditions
• Indicate a value of the mechanical strength coefficient of the welded joint for each welding process, when it could be extracted from bibliographic references referring to it. The joint coefficient is expressed as a ratio of the tensile strength of the welded joint to the tensile strength of the base alloy

Who is BS EN 4632-002 - Welded and brazed assemblies for aerospace constructions for?

BS EN 4632-002  on Welded and brazed assemblies for aerospace constructions is useful for:

• The aerospace and defence industry
• Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components
• Vendors / Manufacturers and suppliers of welded and brazed assemblies for aerospace
• Purchase divisions / component sourcing personnel
• Product design engineers
• Aeronautical engineers

Why should you use BS EN 4632-002 - Welded and brazed assemblies for aerospace constructions?

A typical jet built today is as little as 20% pure aluminum. Most of the non-critical structural material – paneling and aesthetic interiors – now consist of even lighter-weight carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) and honeycomb materials. Meanwhile, for engine parts and critical components, there is a simultaneous push for lower weight and higher temperature resistance for better fuel efficiency, bringing new or previously impractical-to-machine metals into the aerospace material mix.

BS EN 4632-002 provides you with degrees of weldability and brazeability for materials or families of materials used in the aerospace industry so that the products are suitable for the required purpose.

The guidelines in BS EN 4632-002 contribute towards including high-quality components for aerospace that are responsible for smooth and safe functioning of vessels.