EN 1090-1 – Why the standard is so important for metalworking companies in the EU
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Since July 2014, European companies in the construction industry have been obliged to place load-bearing products made of steel and aluminum on the market within the EU only with a CE mark. The EN 1090-1 standard introduced in 2010 regulates proof of conformity, manufacturer certification and in-house production control. Terms…
EN ISO 3834 – Quality assurance in welding technology
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Since quality management standards such as EN ISO 9001 only deal with definable processes, additional standards are written down for individual “special processes”. In the course of this process, ISO in Geneva developed EN ISO 3834. The term “special process” describes a process that cannot be adequately verified by mere…
EN 1090 – Selection of the correct execution class (EXC)
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Since the introduction of EN 1090 in 2012 (transition period until 01.07.2014), manufacturers of construction products must obtain certification from an accredited body. The associated EU regulation is 305/2011. Update September 2018: Although less discussed in this article, it is still interesting: Since September 2018 there is a new edition of…