This International Standard specifies tools for communication between a purchaser and a supplier of welding
consumables within quality systems, such as those based upon ISO 9001[1].
In production, the components of welding consumables are divided into discrete, predetermined quantities so
that satisfactory tests with a sample from that quantity will establish that the entire quantity meets specification
requirements. These quantities, known by such terms as heats, lots, blends, batches and mixes, vary in size
according to the manufacturer. For identification purposes, each manufacturer assigns a unique designation to
each quantity. This designation usually consists of a series of numbers or letters, or combinations thereof,
which will enable the manufacturer to determine the date and time (or shift) of manufacture, the type and
source of the raw materials used, and the details of the procedures used in producing the welding consumable.
This designation stays with the welding consumable and can be used to identify the material later, in those
cases in which identification is necessary.
This International Standard, together with an applicable International Standard or other standard for welding
consumables, provides a method for preparing those specific details needed for welding consumable
procurement which consist of:
a) the welding consumable classification (selected from the applicable International Standard or other
standard for welding consumables);
b) the lot classification (selected from Clause 4);
c) the testing schedule (selected from Clause 5).
Selection of the specific welding consumable classification, lot classification, and testing schedule depends
upon the requirements of the application for which the welding consumable is being procured.
This International Standard does not apply to non-consumable electrodes or shielding gases.
BS EN ISO 14344:2010 history
2010BS EN ISO 14344:2010 Welding consumables - Procurement of filler materials and fluxes
2005BS EN ISO 14344:2005 Welding and allied processes - Flux and gas shielded electrical welding processes - Procurement guidelines for consumables