TS 11245

TS 11245 is a terminology standard for the general terms and definitions used in welding. It brings together concepts related not only to the welding process itself, but also to welding equipment, welding materials, quality assurance, and welding methods. In practice, this kind of standard helps keep technical language consistent across design, production, inspection, and documentation work.

What this terminology covers

The standard organizes the names and meanings of core welding-related concepts, aiming for a shared technical vocabulary for equipment, consumables and auxiliary materials, quality assurance, and welding methods. Terminology standards usually do not define a single process requirement; instead, they establish clear conceptual boundaries so that the same term is understood in the same way in drawings, specifications, training materials, and quality records.

Why the distinction matters in welding practice

Welding is a broad engineering field involving the joining of metal parts by heat, pressure, or both, and it includes methods such as arc welding, gas welding, and resistance welding. Because welding language overlaps with design, materials, and inspection practice, even small differences in terminology can affect interpretation. TS 11245 supports more consistent communication by aligning the vocabulary used for welding processes, apparatus, materials, and quality-related concepts.

• General terms used in welding and related operations
• Concepts linked to welding apparatus and welding materials
• Naming used in quality assurance and welding methods
• A common terminology framework for technical communication