prEN 18354
(Main)Welding consumables — Testing of welding consumables by means of weld metal specimens — Test piece for determining the hardness of surfacing
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the preparation of test pieces for determining the hardness of surfacing on steel produced by fusion welding.
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 12-Sep-2027
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 121 - Welding
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 121/WG 3 - Welding consumables
- Current Stage
- 4060 - Closure of enquiry - Enquiry
- Start Date
- 06-Aug-2026
- Due Date
- 20-Jul-2026
- Completion Date
- 06-Aug-2026
Overview
prEN 18354 is a draft European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) under the technical committee CEN/TC 121. It specifies requirements and procedures for the preparation of test pieces intended to determine the hardness of surfacing on steel produced by fusion welding. This standard is crucial for manufacturers, suppliers, and testing laboratories working with welding consumables, ensuring standardized assessment of hardness characteristics in surfacing applications.
Adhering to prEN 18354 leads to more reliable and reproducible test results, supporting quality assurance and compliance in the production and selection of welding consumables.
Key Topics
prEN 18354 addresses several important aspects in the testing of welding consumables:
- Test Piece Preparation: Details the requirements for base material (typically S235JR steel as per EN 10025-2), dimensions, and procedures for creating the test specimens.
- Welding Procedures: Specifies the proper selection and use of welding consumables, including nominal diameter, handling, electrode use, welding positions (per EN ISO 6947), and temperature control (EN ISO 13916).
- Machining & Surfacing Preparation: Outlines machining and grinding processes to ensure proper test surfaces, free from impurities, and ready for hardness measurement.
- Hardness Testing: Defines the distribution and location of hardness indentations, the applicable test standards, and guidelines for reporting results.
- Test Reporting: Lists the essential information to be included in test reports, such as consumable details, test piece type, welding parameters, and hardness values.
Applications
Compliance with prEN 18354 offers tangible benefits to industries that rely on welded components, particularly where surfacing and overlay welding are critical. Practical applications include:
- Manufacturers of Welding Consumables: Ensures consumables meet specified requirements for surfacing hardness, supporting product development and certification.
- Testing Laboratories: Enables standardized testing procedures for welding consumables, supporting fair comparison and quality control.
- Welding Procedure Qualification: Supports the assessment and verification of surfacing hardness as part of welding procedure specifications and qualifications.
- Maintenance and Repair Operations: Ensures overlays and surface repairs meet hardness requirements for durability and function in applications such as infrastructure, pressure vessels, heavy machinery, and structural steel.
By following this standard, stakeholders can demonstrate compliance with industry best practices and meet customer and regulatory expectations regarding surfacing hardness.
Related Standards
prEN 18354 is closely related to several European and international standards focused on welding consumables and testing methods:
- EN 10025-2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy structural steels.
- EN ISO 6947: Welding positions relevant to test piece preparation.
- EN ISO 13916: Measurement of preheating, interpass, and preheat maintenance temperatures.
- ISO 4063: Welding and allied processes nomenclature of processes and reference numbers.
- EN 14532-1: Testing and quality requirements for welding consumables.
- EN ISO 6506-1, 6507-1, 6508-1: Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell hardness test methods, respectively.
- EN ISO 6847: Preparation of weld metal pads for chemical analysis.
- EN ISO 15792-1: Preparation of all-weld metal test pieces and specimens.
Using prEN 18354 alongside these related standards helps organizations achieve robust, consistent, and comparable results in the testing of welding consumable hardness for surfacing. This fosters increased interoperability, improved product performance, and greater confidence in welded component integrity across various industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
prEN 18354 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Welding consumables — Testing of welding consumables by means of weld metal specimens — Test piece for determining the hardness of surfacing". This standard covers: This document specifies the preparation of test pieces for determining the hardness of surfacing on steel produced by fusion welding.
This document specifies the preparation of test pieces for determining the hardness of surfacing on steel produced by fusion welding.
prEN 18354 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.20 - Welding consumables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Dodajni in pomožni materiali za varjenje - Preskušanje dodajnih in pomožnih
materialov z uporabo preskušancev - Preskusni vzorec za določanje trdote
površinske plasti/nanosnega sloja
Welding consumables - Testing of welding consumables by means of weld metal
specimens - Test piece for determining the hardness of surfacing
Schweißzusätze - Prüfung von Schweißzusätzen mittels Schweißgutproben - Prüfstück
für die Ermittlung der Härte von Auftragschweißungen
Produits consommables de soudage - Contrôles des produits consommables de
soudage au moyen de prélèvements de métal d'apport - Eprouvette pour la
détermination de la dureté des soudures de rechargement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 18354
ICS:
25.160.20 Potrošni material pri varjenju Welding consumables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2026
ICS 25.160.20
English Version
Welding consumables - Testing of welding consumables by
means of weld metal specimens - Test piece for
determining the hardness of surfacing
Produits consommables de soudage - Contrôles des Schweißzusätze - Prüfung von Schweißzusätzen
produits consommables de soudage au moyen de mittels Schweißgutproben - Prüfstück für die
prélèvements de métal d'apport - Eprouvette pour la Ermittlung der Härte von Auftragschweißungen
détermination de la dureté des soudures de
rechargement
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Designation of the test piece . 4
5 Test piece — Preparation and materials . 5
6 Preparation of the test piece . 5
6.1 Procedure . 5
6.2 Pass sequence and weld sequence. 6
7 Machining of the test piece . 7
8 Determination of hardness . 7
9 Test report . 7
Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (prEN 18354:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 “Welding
and allied processes”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
1 Scope
This document specifies the preparation of test pieces for determining the hardness of surfacing on steel
produced by fusion welding.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 10025-2, Hot rolled products of structural steels — Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy
structural steels
EN ISO 6947, Welding and allied processes — Welding positions (ISO 6947)
EN ISO 13916, Welding — Measurement of preheating temperature, interpass temperature and preheat
maintenance temperature (ISO 13916)
ISO 4063:2023, Welding and allied processes — Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following term and definition apply.
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