Aerospace series - Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rod

This standard specifies the requirements relating to:
Magnesium alloy MG-W68001
Filler metal for welding
Wire and rod
for aerospace applications.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Magnesiumlegierung MG-W68001 - Schweißzusatz - Draht und Stäbe

Diese Norm legt die Anforderungen an:
Magnesiumlegierung MG-W68001
Schweißzusatz
Draht und Stäbe
für Anwendungen in der Luft- und Raumfahrt fest.

Série aérospatiale - Alliage de magnésium MG-W68001 - Métal d'apport de soudage - Fil et baguette

Aerospace series - Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rod

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
15-Jan-2002
Withdrawal Date
30-Jul-2002
ICS
49.025.15 - Non-ferrous alloys in general
Technical Committee
ASD-STAN - Aerospace
Drafting Committee
ASD-STAN/D 4/S 4 - Welding / Brazing
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
30-Jun-2017
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 4340:2004 - Aerospace series - Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rod

Overview

EN 4340:2002 is a CEN/AECMA aerospace material standard that defines requirements for magnesium alloy MG-W68001 used as filler metal for welding in the form of wire and rod. Adopted as a European Standard, it forms part of the EN aerospace series and links to the general organization defined in EN 4258. The standard establishes material designation, production form, delivery condition and the relationship to normative reference documents relevant to aerospace applications.

Key Topics

  • Material designation: Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 (base Mg alloy specified by the standard).
  • Form and production: Filler supplied as wire and rod, produced by cold drawing and delivered in a cold drawn and annealed condition.
  • Delivery condition code: Identified in the standard; delivery state and use condition are specified to ensure consistent performance in welding operations.
  • Applicable references: The standard incorporates and refers to related EN documents such as EN 3879 (filler metal technical specification), EN 2043 (qualification of semi-finished products) and EN 4500-2 (rules for drafting magnesium alloy standards).
  • Approval and qualification: Product qualification and the specific qualification programme are to be agreed between manufacturer and purchaser, in line with EN 2043 requirements.

Applications

EN 4340:2002 is targeted at aerospace manufacturing and maintenance activities where controlled, traceable welding filler metals are required. Typical practical applications include:

  • Welding and repair of magnesium components in aircraft and aerospace structures.
  • Procurement specifications for suppliers of magnesium filler wire and rod used in aerospace fabrication.
  • Quality control and incoming inspection protocols to verify form, production method, heat treatment and marking consistent with EN 4340:2002.

Benefits of using EN 4340:2002 compliant filler metal:

  • Ensures compatibility with aerospace material management systems.
  • Facilitates consistent welding performance through defined delivery and production methods.
  • Simplifies communication between OEMs, suppliers and regulatory authorities via a common European standard.

Related Standards

  • EN 3879 - Aerospace series: Filler metal for welding - Technical specification (used for detailed filler metal testing and requirements).
  • EN 2043 - General requirements for semi-finished product qualification (product qualification and sampling).
  • EN 4258 - General organization of aerospace metallic material standardization (series structure and linkages).
  • EN 4500-2 - Rules for drafting and presentation of aluminium and magnesium alloy standards.

Practical Notes

  • Procurement teams should reference EN 4340:2002 in specifications to require MG-W68001 filler metal in the wire or rod form with cold-drawn production and annealed delivery.
  • Manufacturers and purchasers must agree qualification programmes and inspection regimes (including marking and dimensional checks) in accordance with the referenced EN standards.
  • Use EN 4340:2002 as part of a broader aerospace materials specification framework to ensure traceability, repeatable welding performance and compliance with European aerospace material practices.

Keywords: EN 4340:2002, MG-W68001, magnesium filler metal, wire and rod, aerospace welding, EN 3879, EN 2043, cold drawn, annealed.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 4340:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rod". This standard covers: This standard specifies the requirements relating to: Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 Filler metal for welding Wire and rod for aerospace applications.

This standard specifies the requirements relating to: Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 Filler metal for welding Wire and rod for aerospace applications.

EN 4340:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.025.15 - Non-ferrous alloys in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aerospace series - Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rodLuft- und Raumfahrt - Magnesiumlegierung MG-W68001 - Schweißzusatz - Draht und StäbeSérie aérospatiale - Alliage de magnésium MG-W68001 - Métal d'apport de soudage - Fil et baguetteAerospace series - Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 - Filler metal for welding - Wire and rod49.025.15Neželezove zlitine na splošnoNon-ferrous alloys in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 4340:2002SIST EN 4340:2004en01-maj-2004SIST EN 4340:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 4340January 2002ICS 49.025.15English versionAerospace series - Magnesium alloy MG-W68001 - Filler metalfor welding - Wire and rodSérie aérospatiale - Alliage de magnésium MG-W68001 -Métal d'apport de soudage - Fil et baguetteLuft- und Raumfahrt - Magnesiumlegierung MG-W68001 -Schweißzusatz - Draht und StäbeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 May 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 4340:2002 ESIST EN 4340:2004
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