This Technical Report establishes a European grouping system for materials for welding purposes, classified in accordance with the grouping system of ISO/TR 15608.

It is also applicable for other purposes such as heat treatment, forming and non-destructive testing.

This Technical Report covers grouping systems for the following standardized materials:

a) steel;

b) aluminium and its alloys;

c) copper and its alloys;

d) cast irons.

In case of dispute, for example where variations in properties such as thickness and yield strength occur, ISO/TR 15608 applies.