Stainless/stainless welding E309L-16
Stainless/stainless welding E309L-16
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Hi guys,
I think this is the correct forum for this question, if not I apologize.
History:
We had some pressure vessel welding done in shop from a state licensed welder who used weld rod E309L-16 to weld A182/316L stainless to A312/TP316L stainless. The inspector that comes in to check the work says that E309L-16 is not acceptable and that the welder should have used E316L-16.
My question is: is E309L-16 not an acceptable weld rod to use. I have searched online finding numerous articles saying it is okay to use. Can someone help me verify this with a web link or ASME code. I am looking into ASME B31.3 now.
Please Help!!!
I think this is the correct forum for this question, if not I apologize.
History:
We had some pressure vessel welding done in shop from a state licensed welder who used weld rod E309L-16 to weld A182/316L stainless to A312/TP316L stainless. The inspector that comes in to check the work says that E309L-16 is not acceptable and that the welder should have used E316L-16.
My question is: is E309L-16 not an acceptable weld rod to use. I have searched online finding numerous articles saying it is okay to use. Can someone help me verify this with a web link or ASME code. I am looking into ASME B31.3 now.
Please Help!!!





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thanks.
RE: Stainless/stainless welding E309L-16
If the engineering specification for this project specified 316L or equivalent you have a nonconformance and this means remove the filler metal. If there was no specification for filler metal, you can leave it but I would discuss this with the Purchaser. If it was me, I would tell you to remove it. A vessel that is constructed of 316L stainless is not for aesthetic purposes!
RE: Stainless/stainless welding E309L-16
Did the manufacturer violate its Code Manual? If so write a nonconformance report and obtain the Owner/Engineer's acceptance of a use as is disposition.
RE: Stainless/stainless welding E309L-16
The WPS for P-No 8 base material does not need to specifically identify a filler metal composition, it can be E3XX.
RE: Stainless/stainless welding E309L-16