This British Standard gives recommendations for validation methods for welding equipment constructed and used to the accuracy specified in BS EN 60974-1 or other equivalent standards. The accuracy of this equipment is designated as standard grade.
The welding equipment covered by this standard includes:
1) welding power sources;
2) wire feeders;
3) welding instrumentation.
Guidance is also given on the calibration and validation of ancillary equipment which may affect the quality of the weld, e.g. flow gauges, thermocouples, robots and manipulators.