EN ISO 13919-1:2019
(Main)Electron and laser-beam welded joints - Requirements and recommendations on quality levels for imperfections - Part 1: Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (ISO 13919-1:2019)
General Information
- Abstract
This document gives requirements and recommendations on levels of imperfections in electron and laser-beam welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys. Three levels are given in such a way as to permit application for a wide range of welded fabrications. Quality level B corresponds to the highest requirement of the finished weld. The levels refer to production quality and not to the fitness-for-purpose of the product manufactured.
This document applies to electron and laser beam welding of:
— steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys;
— all types of welds welded with or without additional filler wire;
— materials equal to or above 0,5 mm thickness for electron and laser beam welding.
The purpose of this document is to define the dimensions of typical imperfections which can be expected in normal fabrication. It can be used within a quality system for the production of welded joints. It provides three sets of dimensional values from which a selection can be made for a particular application. The quality level necessary in each case is defined by the application standard or the responsible designer in conjunction with the manufacturer, user and/or other parties concerned. The quality level is expected to be prescribed prior to the start of production, preferably at the enquiry or order stage. For special purposes, additional details may need to be prescribed.
When significant deviations from the joint geometries and dimensions stated in this document are present in the welded product, it is necessary to evaluate to what extent the provisions of this document can apply.
Metallurgical aspects, e.g. grain size, hardness are not covered by this document.
This document does not address the methods used for the detection of imperfections. This document is directly applicable to visual examination of welds and does not include details of recommended methods of detection or sizing by other non-destructive means. There are difficulties in using these limits to establish appropriate criteria applicable to non-destructive testing methods, such as ultrasonic, radiographic and penetrant testing, and they can need to be supplemented by additional requirements for inspection, examination and testing.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Nov-2019
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 121 - Welding
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 121/SC 4 - Quality management in the field of welding
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 20-Nov-2019
- Completion Date
- 20-Nov-2019
Overview - EN ISO 13919-1:2019
EN ISO 13919-1:2019, "Electron and laser‑beam welded joints - Requirements and recommendations on quality levels for imperfections - Part 1: Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys", defines production‑level acceptance criteria for typical imperfections in electron‑ and laser‑beam welding. The standard provides three quality levels (with Level B being the most stringent) and gives dimensional limits for common weld imperfections to be used within manufacturing quality systems. It applies to all weld types (with or without filler) on steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys for material thicknesses ≥ 0.5 mm.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Three quality levels (D, C, B) offering graded acceptance limits so users can select requirements appropriate to the application and economics of manufacture.
- Dimensional limits for a range of beam‑welding imperfections (porosity, cracks, crater defects, incomplete fusion, etc.) presented in tabular form, referenced to ISO 6520‑1 designations.
- Scope of application: production quality of welded joints - the standard explicitly states these levels are not fitness‑for‑purpose criteria for the finished product.
- Visual examination focus: the document is directly applicable to visual inspection of welds. It does not specify detection or sizing methods for non‑destructive testing (NDT).
- Use with other standards: assessment methods are adapted to ISO 5817 and ISO 12932, and imperfections are referenced to ISO 6520‑1.
- Limitations: metallurgical properties (grain size, hardness) are not covered; NDT methods (ultrasonic, radiographic, penetrant) may require additional, supplementary criteria.
Practical applications
- Defining acceptance criteria in welding procedures, fabrication contracts and purchase orders for components made by electron or laser‑beam welding.
- Establishing inspection checkpoints and production quality plans in manufacturing and welding workshops.
- Guiding designers and application standard authors when specifying weld quality requirements for assemblies where beam welding is used.
- Supporting quality engineers and inspectors in preparing checklists for visual examination and in deciding when extra inspection or rework is needed.
Who uses this standard
- Weld designers and structural/mechanical engineers specifying joint quality
- Manufacturers and fabricators using electron or laser‑beam welding processes
- Quality managers, welding coordinators and visual weld inspectors
- Clients, procurement specialists and application standards committees
Related standards
- ISO 6520‑1 - Welding and allied processes: classification of imperfections
- ISO 5817 and ISO 12932 - referenced for assessment methodology and adaptation
EN ISO 13919‑1:2019 is CEN‑endorsed and supersedes the earlier EN ISO 13919‑1:1996 edition, providing an updated, practical reference for production acceptance of beam‑weld imperfections.
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- 07-Mar-2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 13919-1:2019 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Electron and laser-beam welded joints - Requirements and recommendations on quality levels for imperfections - Part 1: Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (ISO 13919-1:2019)". This standard covers: This document gives requirements and recommendations on levels of imperfections in electron and laser-beam welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys. Three levels are given in such a way as to permit application for a wide range of welded fabrications. Quality level B corresponds to the highest requirement of the finished weld. The levels refer to production quality and not to the fitness-for-purpose of the product manufactured. This document applies to electron and laser beam welding of: — steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys; — all types of welds welded with or without additional filler wire; — materials equal to or above 0,5 mm thickness for electron and laser beam welding. The purpose of this document is to define the dimensions of typical imperfections which can be expected in normal fabrication. It can be used within a quality system for the production of welded joints. It provides three sets of dimensional values from which a selection can be made for a particular application. The quality level necessary in each case is defined by the application standard or the responsible designer in conjunction with the manufacturer, user and/or other parties concerned. The quality level is expected to be prescribed prior to the start of production, preferably at the enquiry or order stage. For special purposes, additional details may need to be prescribed. When significant deviations from the joint geometries and dimensions stated in this document are present in the welded product, it is necessary to evaluate to what extent the provisions of this document can apply. Metallurgical aspects, e.g. grain size, hardness are not covered by this document. This document does not address the methods used for the detection of imperfections. This document is directly applicable to visual examination of welds and does not include details of recommended methods of detection or sizing by other non-destructive means. There are difficulties in using these limits to establish appropriate criteria applicable to non-destructive testing methods, such as ultrasonic, radiographic and penetrant testing, and they can need to be supplemented by additional requirements for inspection, examination and testing.
This document gives requirements and recommendations on levels of imperfections in electron and laser-beam welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys. Three levels are given in such a way as to permit application for a wide range of welded fabrications. Quality level B corresponds to the highest requirement of the finished weld. The levels refer to production quality and not to the fitness-for-purpose of the product manufactured. This document applies to electron and laser beam welding of: — steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys; — all types of welds welded with or without additional filler wire; — materials equal to or above 0,5 mm thickness for electron and laser beam welding. The purpose of this document is to define the dimensions of typical imperfections which can be expected in normal fabrication. It can be used within a quality system for the production of welded joints. It provides three sets of dimensional values from which a selection can be made for a particular application. The quality level necessary in each case is defined by the application standard or the responsible designer in conjunction with the manufacturer, user and/or other parties concerned. The quality level is expected to be prescribed prior to the start of production, preferably at the enquiry or order stage. For special purposes, additional details may need to be prescribed. When significant deviations from the joint geometries and dimensions stated in this document are present in the welded product, it is necessary to evaluate to what extent the provisions of this document can apply. Metallurgical aspects, e.g. grain size, hardness are not covered by this document. This document does not address the methods used for the detection of imperfections. This document is directly applicable to visual examination of welds and does not include details of recommended methods of detection or sizing by other non-destructive means. There are difficulties in using these limits to establish appropriate criteria applicable to non-destructive testing methods, such as ultrasonic, radiographic and penetrant testing, and they can need to be supplemented by additional requirements for inspection, examination and testing.
EN ISO 13919-1:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.40 - Welded joints and welds. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 13919-1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 13919-1:1996, EN ISO 16961:2024, EN 303-5:2021+A1:2022, EN ISO 8504-2:2019, EN ISO 15614-11:2002, EN 15085-3:2022, EN ISO 21809-1:2018, EN 303-5:2021, EN 15085-3:2007, EN 15085-3:2022+A1:2023, ISO 13919-1:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 13919-1:1998
Varjenje - Zvarni spoji, zvarjeni z elektronskim snopom in laserskim žarkom -
Zahteve in priporočila za stopnje sprejemljivosti nepravilnosti - 1. del: Jeklo, nikelj,
titan in njihove zlitine (ISO 13919-1:2019)
Electron and laser-beam welded joints - Requirements and recommendations on quality
levels for imperfections - Part 1: Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (ISO 13919-
1:2019)
Elektronen- und Laserstrahl-Schweißverbindungen - Leitfaden für Bewertungsgruppen
für Unregelmäßigkeiten - Teil 1: Stahl, Nickel, Titan und seine Legierungen (ISO 13919-
1:2019)
Assemblages soudés par faisceau d'électrons et par faisceau laser - Exigences et
recommandations sur les niveaux de qualité des défauts - Partie 1: Acier, nickel, titane et
leurs alliages (ISO 13919-1:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 13919-1:2019
ICS:
25.160.40 Varjeni spoji in vari Welded joints and welds
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 13919-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.160.40 Supersedes EN ISO 13919-1:1996
English Version
Electron and laser-beam welded joints - Requirements and
recommendations on quality levels for imperfections - Part
1: Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (ISO 13919-
1:2019)
Assemblages soudés par faisceau d'électrons et par Elektronen- und Laserstrahl-Schweißverbindungen -
faisceau laser - Exigences et recommandations sur les Leitfaden für Bewertungsgruppen für
niveaux de qualité des défauts - Partie 1: Acier, nickel, Unregelmäßigkeiten - Teil 1: Stahl, Nickel, Titan und
titane et leurs alliages (ISO 13919-1:2019) seine Legierungen (ISO 13919-1:2019)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 13919-1:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding
and allied processes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding and allied
processes” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 13919-1:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 13919-1:2019 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 13919-1
Second edition
2019-10
Electron and laser-beam welded
joints — Requirements and
recommendations on quality levels for
imperfections —
Part 1:
Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys
Assemblages soudés par faisceau d'électrons et par faisceau laser —
Exigences et recommandations sur les niveaux de qualité des
défauts —
Partie 1: Acier, nickel, titane et leurs alliages
Reference number
ISO 13919-1:2019(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols (and abbreviated terms) . 2
5 Assessment of imperfections (adapt ed to ISO 5817 and ISO 12932) .2
Annex A (informative) Examples of determination of percentage (%) porosity .12
Annex B (informative) Additional information for use of this document .14
Bibliography .15
ISO 13919-1:2019(E)
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44, Welding and allied processes,
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 13919-1:1996) which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— the text has been editorial revised;
— the normative references have been updated;
— reference to ISO 6520-1 has been added to bring the document in line with ISO 5817.
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ISO 13919-1:2019(E)
Introduction
This document is intended to be used as a reference in drafting application codes and/or other application
standards. It contains a simplified selection of laser and electron beam welding imperfections based on
the designations given in ISO 6520-1.
Limits on some of the individual imperfections described in ISO 6520-1 have been prescribed directly
whereas some have been grouped together. The basic numerical referencing system from ISO 6520-1
has been used.
The quality levels given in this document provide basic reference data and are not specifically related
to any particular application. They refer to the types of welded joint in fabrication and not to the
complete product or component itself. Therefore, it is possible that different quality levels are applied
to individual welded joints in the same product or component.
It would normally be expected that, for a particular welded joint, the dimensional limits for
imperfections can all be covered by specifying one quality level. In some cases, it can be necessary to
specify different quality levels for different imperfections in the same welded joint.
The choice of quality level for any application is expected to take account of design considerations,
subsequent processing (e.g. surfacing), mode of stressing (e.g. static, dynamic), service requirements
and conditions (e.g. temperature, pressure or vacuum levels, environment) and consequences of failure.
These considerations may lead to the need to include additional requirements on weld quality outside
of those referred to in this document. Economic factors are also important and are intended to include
not only the cost of welding, but also of inspection, test and repair.
Although this document includes types of imperfection relevant to the beam welding processes given
in the scope, only those which are applicable to the process and application in question need to be
considered.
Imperfections are quoted in terms of their actual dimensions, and their detection and evaluation
can require the use of one or more methods of non-destructive testing. The detection and sizing of
imperfections are dependent on the inspection methods and the extent of testing specified in the
application standard or contract.
The values given for imperfections are for welds produced using normal welding practice. More
stringent requirements as stated in quality level B can include the need for additional manufacturing
processes, e.g. grinding, dressing.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 13919-1:2019(E)
Electron and laser-beam welded joints — Requirements
and recommendations on quality levels for
imperfections —
Part 1:
Steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys
1 Scope
This document gives requirements and recommendations on levels of imperfections in electron and
laser-beam welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys. Three levels are given in such a way
as to permit application for a wide range of welded fabrications. Quality level B corresponds to the
highest requirement of the finished weld. The levels refer to production quality and not to the fitness-
for-purpose of the product manufactured.
This document applies to electron and laser beam welding of:
— steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys;
— all types of welds welded with or without additional filler wire;
— materials equal to or above 0,5 mm thickness for electron and laser beam welding.
The purpose of this document is to define the dimensions of typical imperfections which can be
expected in normal fabrication. It can be used within a quality system for the production of welded
joints. It provides three sets of dimensional values from which a selection can be made for a particular
application. The quality level necessary in each case is defined by the application s
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