En Iso 13920-bf [TRUSTED × Strategy]
EN ISO 13920-BF is a combined tolerance designation used in the fabrication of welded structures to specify acceptable deviations in dimensions and shape without detailing every single measurement on a technical drawing. Standard Breakdown EN ISO 13920
Unlike machining tolerances (which are very tight), welding tolerances account for the inherent variability of heat-based joining processes. The standard provides five distinct tolerance classes: A (fine), B (medium), C (coarse), D (very coarse), and E (extremely coarse). These classes allow designers to specify how much deviation is acceptable based on the function of the part.
Title: Understanding EN ISO 13920-BF: General Tolerances for Welded Constructions and Position Tolerances for Plates en iso 13920-bf
Marking and documentation
- Circular hollow sections (CHS)
- Square hollow sections (SHS)
- Rectangular hollow sections (RHS)
Relationship with other standards
Ensures that large welded frames don't warp or twist beyond a functional limit during the cooling process. 🏗️ Why It Matters (The "Interesting" Part)
Headline: Why your welds are great, but your assembly still doesn't fit. EN ISO 13920-BF is a combined tolerance designation
defines how much a welded beam can bow or a plate can warp during the welding process. American National Standards Institute - ANSI Key Features of the Standard