This International Standard specifies requirements for resistance spot welding in the fabrication of assemblies
of aluminium sheet, extrusions (both work- and age-hardening alloys) and/or cast material comprising two or
three thicknesses of metal, where the maximum single (sheet) thickness of components to be welded is within
the range 0,6 mm to 6 mm.
This International Standard is applicable to the welding of sheets or plates of dissimilar thickness where the
thickness ratio is less than or equal to 3:1. It applies to the welding of three thicknesses where the total
thickness is less than or equal to 9 mm.
Welding with the following types of machines is within the scope of this International Standard:
⎯ pedestal welding machines;
⎯ gun welders;
⎯ automatic welding equipment where the components are fed by robots or automatic feeding equipment;
⎯ multi-welders;
⎯ robotic welders.
Information on appropriate welding equipment is given in Annex A and on spot welding conditions in Annex B.
The latter are for guidance only and may require modification depending on service conditions of the
fabrication, type of welding equipment, characteristics of the secondary circuit, electrode material and
geometry.
The welding of coated material, e.g. zinc-coated or anodised material, is not within the scope of this
International Standard.
ISO 18595:2007 Referenced Document
ISO 10447 Resistance welding — Testing of welds — Peel and chisel testing of resistance spot and projection welds*, 2022-11-25 Update
ISO 14329:2003 Resistance welding - Destructive tests of welds - Failure types and geometric measurements for resistance spot, seam, and projection welds
ISO 5182 Resistance welding - Materials for electrodes and ancillary equipment*, 2016-08-01 Update
ISO 5184 Straight resistance spot welding electrodes