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Module 5 Documents Governing WI and Qualification
Module 5 Documents Governing WI and Qualification
1. Introduction
information for judging the weld quality. The WI cannot evaluate a welded
engineer and WI that state what, when, where, and how the inspection is
2. Drawings
Drawings describe the part or structure in graphic detail. Drawings
Dimensions
Dimensions have two basic functions:
2. Drawings
Tolerances
Are the total amount of variation permitted form the design size of a part.
2. Drawings
Notes
Eliminate the need for repetition on the face of the drawing, such as the
2. Drawings
Welding details
Shown on drawings or other documents include locations, lengths an sizes
2. Drawings
Documents
Before welding, the WI should review welding procedures to ensure that all
covered.
As well as:
1) NDE specifications (procedures)
3. Codes
Standard
Codes Specifications
3. Codes
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3. Codes
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4. Standards
Something established for use as a rule o basis of comparison in
5. Specifications
A detailed description of the parts of a whole; statement or enumeration of
The A5.XX series of specifications, AWS A5.1 through A5.33, cover the
Organizations
6. Control of materials
In many industries, an important aspect of fabrication is the identification
Certificate.
system whereby the received material can then be traced through the
3) Alphanumeric code
4) Bar code
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7. Alloy identification
Alloy identifications are usually developed by industry associations such as
numbers for metals and alloys. Each number consists of a single letter
7. Alloy identification
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7. Alloy identification
Typical Steel Specification
The WI is sometimes required to compare actual material properties with
7. Alloy identification
Typical Steel Specification
ASTM A514, Standard specification for high yield strength, quenched and
2) Applicable documents
4) Process
5) Heat Treatment
6) Chemical Requirements
7) Tensile Requirements
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7. Alloy identification
Typical Steel Specification
ASTM A514, Standard specification for high yield strength, quenched and
9) Test Specimens
11) Retest
12) Marking
7. Alloy identification
Typical Filler Metal Specification
ASTM A5.1, Specification for covered Carbon Steel Arc Welding
Electrodes.
1) Scope
1) Classification
2) Acceptance
3) Certification
4) Retests
5) Method of Manufacture
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7. Alloy identification
Typical Filler Metal Specification
ASTM A5.1, Specification for covered Carbon Steel Arc Welding
Electrodes.
6) Marking
7) Packaging
8) Rounding-off Procedures
Appendix
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operators.
Some codes require that the WI witness the actual qualification welding
and testing.
fabricator or contractor.
Some code welding are: AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104.
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Although most codes will consider the welder who performs the welding to
be automatically qualified.
of:
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3) Prequalification of WPSs
4) Qualification
5) Fabrication
6) Inspection
7) Stud Welding
procedure qualification.
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The test are designed to evaluate the effects of the welding techniques
2) Bend
3) Nick-break
4) Macro-etch
5) Fillet break
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procedure.
Same the WPS, there are essential variables: welding position, joint
configuration, electrode type and size, process, base metal type, base
Joint configuration
Type of electrode
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The ductility of the metal will vary depending on its rolling direction.
welds.
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Once properly identified, the specimens are removed and tested. If the