Reference profile
- Designation
- ISO 9606
- Title
- Qualification Testing of Welders — Fusion Welding
- Issuing body
- ISO
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: draft; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
ISO standard for the qualification testing of welders for fusion welding of metals.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Welder qualification
- Test positions
- Range of approval
- Re-testing
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Welder certification (EN/ISO)
- Fabrication workforce qualification
4
Technical Details
ISO standard for the qualification testing of welders for fusion welding of metals.
Components: Welder qualification, Test coupon, Position.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- The EN/ISO welder qualification standard, parallel to ASME IX WPQ.
6
Related Standards
- ISO 15614
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASME BPVC IX
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ISO
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Power, Chemical
- Content Status
- draft
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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