TS 6652

TS 6652 is a terminology standard for arc welding. Its focus is the consistent definition of terms used for welding processes, welding consumables and materials, and welding machines and equipment. Rather than prescribing how arc welding is performed, it establishes a common technical language for the subject area.

Purpose of the arc welding vocabulary

Arc welding is a major joining method in which an electric arc provides the heat needed to fuse metals. The terminology around it typically spans process names, consumables and filler materials, power sources, torches and accessories, and the basic concepts that connect them. Terminology standards bring these ideas into a shared framework so that engineers, operators, inspectors, and trainers can communicate without ambiguity.

Subject areas covered by this standard

• Terms and definitions for welding processes
• Terms related to welding materials and consumables
• Terms for welding machines and equipment
• Common terminology used for arc welding concepts

From a general technical perspective, clear welding terminology helps prevent confusion between process variants, equipment types, and material functions. That matters in manufacturing, maintenance, design, and training documents, where the same operation may be described from different angles. TS 6652 serves as a vocabulary reference that organizes those concepts specifically for arc welding.