TS 6262

TS 6262 is a terminology standard that brings together the terms and definitions used in thermal cutting and gas welding. Standards of this kind create a common technical language for processes, equipment and operating concepts whose names can vary across workshops, manufacturers or engineering disciplines, helping technical communication stay consistent in specifications, training and day-to-day production work.

The technical area covered by the terms

According to its scope, the standard covers definitions for cutting and welding methods, cutting and welding equipment, and terms related to the cutting process within thermal cutting and gas welding. In general technical context, “thermal cutting” refers to separation processes that use intense heat to remove or divide material, while “gas welding” is the joining process in which heat is produced by a fuel gas and oxygen flame. A terminology standard does not prescribe how to perform those processes; it defines the concepts so they can be used consistently.

Why a terminology standard matters

In welding and cutting, method names, equipment names and process terms may appear similar but carry different technical meanings. A method identifies the process approach, equipment names identify the tools or assemblies used, and process terms describe the steps or phenomena involved in operation. By separating those ideas clearly, a terminology standard reduces ambiguity and supports more precise engineering communication.

• Organises the naming of cutting and welding methods.
• Defines equipment-related terminology for thermal cutting and gas welding.
• Helps align the meaning of process terms used in cutting operations.
• Supports clearer communication in technical documents, training and production settings.