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Fabricationandqualitycontrolofstructuralsteel 141125014840 Conversion Gate02 PDF
Fabricationandqualitycontrolofstructuralsteel 141125014840 Conversion Gate02 PDF
Fabricationandqualitycontrolofstructuralsteel 141125014840 Conversion Gate02 PDF
Fabrication definition
Fabrication is the second main process in steel lifecycle
after production from mills.
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Difference bet. Q.C & Q.A
Quality control: activities used to fulfill requirements
for quality. (ex: calibration)
“Quality control is a process for maintaining standards
and not for creating them.”
Quality assurance: activities that do not control quality
but establish the extent to which quality will be.(ex:
statistical control)
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Main raw materials
Standard sections
Plates
Fasteners
Weld electrodes
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Main procedures
• Receiving ,
storage,
identification and
traceability of raw
materials.
• Preparation of
material.
• Production.
• Surface
preparation &
protection.
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1.Receiving , storage, identification
and traceability of raw materials
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1.Receiving , storage, identification
and traceability of raw materials
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2.Preparation of material
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Welding (main process)
Factors affecting quality of weld:
1-Proper electrode
2-Welding apparatus
3-Welding method
4-Welding position
5-Edge preparation
6-Control of distortion
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Welding (main process)
Possible defects in weld:
1-Lack or incomplete fusion.
2-Inadequate edge preparation.
3-Porosity and gas pockets.
4-Undercut.
5-Slag inclusion.
6-Cracks.
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Non-destructive tests
Radiography test(RT): used for small thicknesses to show the defects
inside weld .It uses x-rays and gamma rays.
Ultrasonic test (UT): using ultrasonic waves, used for large thicknesses,
it’s faster and easier for judgment and need one technician to be carried
out but it needs a certified and qualified technician.
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MT device Plan of weld
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4.Surface preparation &
protection
Methods of preparation:
-Wire brush (manual or automatic)
-Blasting using : - Sand
- Marble
Methods of protection:
-Painting: primer layer followed by another epoxy layer
-Galvanization: for higher protection requirements
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Refrences
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