EN ISO 14732

What is EN ISO 14732?

EN ISO 14732 is a standard that sets out the rules for qualifying operators of mechanised and automated welding equipment. It covers operators of welding robots, cobots, CNC laser systems and other automated equipment.

Unlike EN ISO 9606 (manual welders), EN ISO 14732 does not require welds to be made by hand - what matters is the ability to control the automated process.

Scope of qualification

• Welding robot operator - programming, process supervision
• Cobot operator - configuration, path teaching, parameter control
• Laser welder operator - system operation, parameter setting
• CNC system operator - automated welding cells

Required competences

• Knowledge of the equipment - design and operating principle of the welding equipment
• Welding procedures - understanding the WPS and process parameters
• Quality control - recognising weld defects, correcting parameters
• Safety - procedures for safe work with robots and lasers
• Documentation - keeping records of the welding process

Application

• Welding cobots - automated MIG/MAG, TIG and laser welding
• Laser systems - handheld laser welders with automated guidance
• Compliance with standards - required by EN ISO 3834, EN 1090, EN 15085
• Quality audits - a condition for plant certification

Benefits of certification

• Raising competence - confirmation of operator skills
• A requirement in automation - necessary for every cobot or robot deployment
• A foundation for audits - documentation of personnel qualifications
• Developing robotic departments - building a team with the right qualifications