Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Before, During and After Welding
Before, During and After Welding
Verify that the material is in accordance with drawing / WPS, identified and
traced to a test certificate in in suitable condition (free from damage and
contamination)
WPS is approved and available to welders (and inspectors).
Welding equipment is in suitable condition and calibrated as appropriate.
Weld preparations are in accordance with WPS (and/or drawings).
Identification of welder's qualification for each WPS to be used and all
welder qualification certificates are valid.
Welding consumables to be used are -as specified by the WPS -
stored/controlled as specified by the QC procedure.
Joint fit-ups are in accordance with WPS / drawings, Tack welds are
acceptable per standards, code or WPS.
Weld faces are free from defects, contamination, and damage.
The minimum temperature for Preheat (if required) is in accordance with
WPS.
Ensure weather conditions are suitable / comply with Code (conditions will
not affect welding) when on-site / field welding.
Welding process must be in accordance with WPS.
Preheat (if required) minimum temperature is being maintained in
accordance with WPS.
Inter-pass temperature maximum temperature is in accordance with WPS.
Welding consumables are in accordance with WPS and being controlled as
the procedure.
Welding parameters e.g. Current, volts, travel speed are in accordance
with WPS.
Root run is visually acceptable to Code before filling the joint (for single
sided welds).
Gouging / grinding only allowed by an approved method and to good
workmanship standard.
Inter-run cleaning must be at good workmanship standard.
The welder is on the approval register /qualified for the WPS being used.
Duties after welding