TS EN ISO 4063

TS EN ISO 4063 is a terminology and numbering standard for welding and allied processes. It provides a common naming system and reference numbers so that different welding processes are identified consistently in drawings, procedures, specifications, and production records. This listing represents a withdrawn edition, but the technical subject remains important because process naming is central to clear communication in welding technology.

What process names and reference numbers are for

In general technical context, welding is not a single process but a large family of joining methods, including arc welding, gas processes, resistance welding, solid-state joining methods, and related auxiliary processes. A reference number alongside the process name makes it easier to identify a method unambiguously in technical documents, automation systems, quality records, and training materials. The ISO 4063 family supports this shared language across industry, helping different organisations interpret process designations more consistently.

Why this terminology matters in practice

A nomenclature standard of this kind helps distinguish the physical principle, energy source, and typical application of each process. Methods grouped under the broad heading of welding may differ in heat input, filler metal use, pressure-assisted joining, or shielding requirements. The reference numbering system keeps those distinctions clear in technical communication; importantly, this record is about the naming system for processes, not about the execution requirements of any particular welding method.

As a withdrawn standard, TS EN ISO 4063 still has value as a historical and technical reference for understanding welding classifications. It is especially useful for engineers, drafters, quality professionals, and production planners who need to interpret process terminology in a structured way.