NS EN 1418 : 1ED 1998

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
    3.1 Automatic welding
    3.2 Function test
    3.3 Fully mechanized welding
    3.4 Pre-production welding test
    3.5 Production test
    3.6 Production sample testing
    3.7 Programming
    3.8 Robotic welding
    3.9 Setting-up
    3.10 Welding operator
    3.11 Resistance weld setter
    3.12 Welding unit
    3.13 Welding unit operation
    3.14 Examiner or examining body
4 Approval
    4.1 General
    4.2 Essential variables and ranges of approval
    4.3 Period of validity
5 Prolongation
6 Certificate
7 Documentation
Annex A (informative) Knowledge on welding technology
Annex B (normative) Functional knowledge appropriate to the
welding unit
Annex C (informative) Approval test certificate for welding
operators/resistance weld setters

Defines requirements for approval of welding operators for fusion welding and resistance weld setters for fully mechanized and automatic welding processes of metallic materials. Applies only to welding operators/resistance weld setters responsible for setting and/or adjusting during welding. Applies when the contract or application standard requires approval testing of operators/resistors. Not applicable to welding operators in resistance welding or under hyperbaric conditions.