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sizes ref. QW452.5. (Note the above diameter limits apply unless the fillet weld is qualified by a groove weld) Joint Configuration Joint geometry, a double V (or U) is considered the same as a joint with backing and does not qualify a single V (or U) without backing, but a single full penetration joint without backing qualifies all joint configurations. Approval Range Extent of approval is very well explained in QW461.9. Take particular note of welding positions which are also explained in QW461, for example to qualify a fillet weld in the normal horizontal-vertical position with a groove weld, the groove weld must be qualified in at least the 2G position. The welding positions defined in QW461.1.& QW461.2 should be referred to in the WPS. The position designations: 1G ,2G ,3G ,4G ,5G ,6G (Groove Welds) and 1F ,2F ,3F ,4F (Fillet Welds) are test positions Period of Validity/Renewal of Qualifications (QW 322.2) Providing the welder uses the process for which he is qualified and there is no reason to question his ability then his qualification lasts indefinitely. If the welder does not use the welding process for which he is qualified for a period of 6 months or more then he must perform a new test in pipe or plate, any parent material, thickness and position, if successful all the welder approvals for that welding process are renewed in one test. Testing Requirements Test requirements for groove welds QW452 consists of either:One face bend and one root bend except for welding positions 5G & 6G which require 4 bends (Ref QW452.1 Note 4). If the plate exceeds 3/8" side bends may be used. See QW 466 for precise details and exceptions. Note:- Bend Tests can in most cases be replaced by Radiography {See Below}. Radiography is optional and must be supplemented by bend tests when using GMAW (MIG/MAG) with dip transfer (Short Circuiting Arc) or when welding some special materials. Ref. QW304. Note:- Ultrasonic Examination in lieu of Radiography is not permitted Test requirements for fillet welds in plate ref. QW452.5:One macro section (QW 184) and One fracture test (QW182). The location where each specimen has to be taken is defined in QW463
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Radiography Ref QW 191 A length of at least 6" must be examined for plate or the entire circumference for pipe. If the pipe circumference is less than 6" then more samples must be welded up to a maximum of 4. Ref QW 302.2. Visual Examination Ref QW 302.2 & QW 190 Performance test coupons must show complete joint penetration with full fusion of the weld metal and base metal. The welder performance test must follow a properly qualified W.P.S. Once qualified the welder must always work within the extent of approval of any properly qualified W.P.S. and his W.P.Q. The welder who qualifies the P.Q.R. is automatically approved within the limits specified in QW304, QW305 and QW303. Ref QW301.2. Specialist Processes Such as corrosion resistant overlay or hard facing are covered in QW 453. Procedure variables are defined with all procedure variables in QW252 and in QW380 for welder approval. Min base thickness approved = size welded or 1", QW 453 Min Deposit Size Approved:- Point Where Chemical analysis taken No upper limit QW402.16 (462.5a) Welding Positions QW405.4 Performance Qualification approves all deposit thickness No min.QW381 Brief Introduction Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) Welding Performance Qualification (WPQ) ASME definitions for welding processes, consumables and welding positions Welding Qualifications Sub Menu
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