EN 1011-4:2000
(Main)Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 4: Arc welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard gives general recommendations for the manual, mechanized and automatic fusion welding of wrought and cast aluminium alloys and combinations therefo. For general guidelines, see EN 1011-1. In this Standard the word "pipe" alone or in combinations is used to mean "tube" or "hollow section", although these terms are often used for different categories of product by different industries.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Sep-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2001
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 121 - Welding
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 121/SC 4 - Quality management in the field of welding
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 06-May-2010
- Completion Date
- 06-May-2010
- Directive
- Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Overview
EN 1011-4:2000 - issued by CEN - provides practical recommendations for arc welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys. The standard addresses manual, mechanized and automatic fusion welding of both wrought and cast aluminium alloys and their combinations. For general welding guidelines it refers to EN 1011-1. In the text the term “pipe” is used to include “tube” and “hollow section,” reflecting common industry terminology.
Key Topics
This part of EN 1011 focuses on recommendations rather than prescriptive limits. Main technical topics covered include:
- Scope of arc welding processes for aluminium: manual (GMAW/GTAW), mechanized and automatic fusion welding methods
- Material considerations: characteristics of wrought and cast aluminium alloys and their combinations
- Joint and component preparation: fit-up, edge geometry and allowances for aluminium-specific behavior
- Surface cleaning and oxide removal to avoid defects common to aluminium welding
- Welding parameter guidance: heat input control, travel speed and other parameters to manage fusion and solidification (recommendatory, not numeric mandates)
- Filler selection and compatibility for common aluminium alloy combinations
- Porosity, hydrogen control and defect prevention: practices to minimize gas entrapment and lack of fusion
- Distortion and residual stress management: strategies for clamping, sequencing and cooling
- Welding procedure documentation and quality considerations: recommended records, inspection and testing approaches
- Safety and handling considerations specific to aluminium arc welding
Applications
EN 1011-4 is relevant where reliable arc welding of aluminium is required. Typical applications include:
- Structural and lightweight fabrication (transportation, automotive, rail)
- Marine and offshore aluminium structures
- Pressure equipment, tubes and hollow sections where aluminium alloys are used
- Heat exchangers, tanks and architectural components
- Manufacturing environments employing manual, mechanized or automated aluminium welding
Who Should Use This Standard
- Welding engineers and designers specifying aluminium welding methods
- Fabricators and welding operators executing arc welding of aluminium
- Quality managers and inspectors preparing inspection plans and documentation
- Technical trainers and vocational educators teaching aluminium welding best practices
- Procurement and compliance teams referencing European welding recommendations
Related Standards
- EN 1011-1 - general guidelines for welding of metallic materials (referenced by EN 1011-4)
- Other procedure qualification and testing standards commonly used alongside EN 1011-4 for certification and quality assurance in welding operations
Keywords: EN 1011-4, welding of aluminium, arc welding aluminium, aluminium alloys welding, CEN standard, welding recommendations.
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- Referred By
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1011-4:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 4: Arc welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys". This standard covers: This European Standard gives general recommendations for the manual, mechanized and automatic fusion welding of wrought and cast aluminium alloys and combinations therefo. For general guidelines, see EN 1011-1. In this Standard the word "pipe" alone or in combinations is used to mean "tube" or "hollow section", although these terms are often used for different categories of product by different industries.
This European Standard gives general recommendations for the manual, mechanized and automatic fusion welding of wrought and cast aluminium alloys and combinations therefo. For general guidelines, see EN 1011-1. In this Standard the word "pipe" alone or in combinations is used to mean "tube" or "hollow section", although these terms are often used for different categories of product by different industries.
EN 1011-4:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.10 - Welding processes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1011-4:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1999-1-1:2007, EN 1993-4-3:2007, EN 12899-1:2007, EN 15085-4:2007, EN 1011-1:2009, EN 13981-1:2003, EN 13981-4:2006, EN 14532-3:2004, EN 1090-3:2008, EN 4632-002:2008, EN 13981-3:2006, EN 1090-3:2019, EN 40-6:2002, EN 15085-4:2023, EN 1011-4:2000/A1:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1011-4:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schweißen - Empfehlungen zum Schweißen metallischer Werkstoffe - Teil 4: Lichtbogenschweißen von Aluminium und AluminiumlegierungenSoudage - Recommandations pour le soudage des matériaux métalliques - Partie 4: Soudage a l'arc de l'aluminium et des alliages d'aluminiumWelding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 4: Arc welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys77.120.10Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitineAluminium and aluminium alloys25.160.10Varilni postopki in varjenjeWelding processesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1011-4:2000
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