Welding Bodies of Knowledge

: The Welding Review Board is developing a series of Bodies of Knowledge which capture the knowledge, skills and experience required by personnel performing various types of welding in the aerospace industry. To download the Bodies of Knowledge free of charge simply click on the links below.

Welding Bodies of Knowledge

: Resistance Spot and Seam Welding - Planner
A Resistance Spot & Seam Welding Planner is responsible for developing, controlling, and validating welding processes to ensure compliance with aerospace requirements and customer specifications. The role bridges engineering requirements and shop-floor execution by establishing welding schedules, verifying qualifications, maintaining process controls, and supporting continuous process improvement.Download Now
Electron Beam Welding - Planner
Technical process expert responsible for translating engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements into compliant welding procedures, work instructions, qualifications, and inspection plans. This document is the PRI Qualification Body of Knowledge (BoK) for the Welding Planner (PL) role specific to Electron Beam Welding (EBW) in aerospace manufacturing. It establishes the knowledge, skills, experience, and personal attributes required for personnel responsible for planning and overseeing EBW operations.Download Now
Fusion Welding - Planner
The Fusion Welding Planner (PL) is an intermediate-to-advanced level professional responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling fusion welding activities to ensure compliance with customer, aerospace, and regulatory requirements. The Planner serves as the technical link between engineering, production, quality, and welding personnel, ensuring welding operations are performed using qualified procedures, qualified personnel, approved materials, and calibrated equipment.Download Now
Laser Beam Welding
The Planner (PL) is the intermediate qualification level within the PRI Qualification structure for Laser Beam Welding. Planners possess strong technical understanding of LBW processes, equipment, materials, inspection methods, and quality requirements. They plan, coordinate, and validate welding activities to ensure compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.Download Now

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