EN ISO 9606-5:2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
      4.1 General
      4.2 Test piece
      4.3 Consumables
      4.4 Miscellaneous
5 Essential variables for approval testing
      5.1 General
      5.2 Welding processes
      5.3 Joint types (butt and fillet welds)
      5.4 Material groups
      5.5 Consumables
      5.6 Dimensions
      5.7 Number of test pieces
      5.8 Welding positions
6 Range of approval for the welder
      6.1 General
      6.2 Welding processes
      6.3 Joint types
      6.4 Material groups (according to CR 12187)
      6.5 Consumables
      6.6 Dimensions
      6.7 Welding positions
7 Examination and testing
      7.1 Supervision
      7.2 Shapes and dimensions of test pieces
      7.3 Welding conditions
      7.4 Test methods
      7.5 Test piece and test specimens
8 Acceptance requirements for test pieces
9 Re-tests
10 Period of validity
      10.1 Initial approval
      10.2 Prolongation
11 Certificate
12 Designation
Annex A (informative) Job knowledge
Annex ZA (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZB (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
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This standard specifies essential requirements, ranges of approval, test conditions, acceptance requirements and certification for the approval testing of welder performance for the welding of titanium and zirconium. This standard applies to the approval testing of welders for the fusion welding of titanium and zirconium. This standard is intended to provide basis for the mutual recognition by examining bodies for approval relating to welders' competence in the various fields of application.