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| For WPS or welder qualification what is the maximum allowed size of an open discontinuity in a bend test |
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Definition
1/8"
is the maximum size discontinuity allowed in a bend test
Answer found
ASME IX: QW-163 |
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| When is qualifying a welder with a test coupon or the first production weld what is the minimum length to RT/ UT |
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Definition
A min length of 6" of the test coupon or 1st production weld shall be examined by RT/UT
Answer found
ASME Sec IX: QW-302.2/304.1 |
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Term
| What is the minimum length of RT when qualifying a welder operator with a test coupon |
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Definition
minimum length of RT when qualifying a welder operator with a test coupon is 6".
ASME IX: QW- 302.2 |
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Term
| What is the minimum length of RT/UT when qualifying a welding operator on the 1st production weld |
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Definition
Minimum of 3" is required
ASME Sec. IX: QW- 305.1 |
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| What is the # of tension tests to qualify a WPS |
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Definition
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| What the # of Bend test to qualify a WPS |
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Definition
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| What the # of bend test to qualify a welder or welding operator in welding positions 5G & 6G |
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Definition
4
Sec IX: QW452.1.a note 1 |
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Term
| Whats the max time a welder or welding operator maintains qualifications for a process without using that process |
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Definition
6 months
Sec IX: QW- 322.1.a |
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