Weld repair to SA 516-70 plate
Weld repair to SA 516-70 plate
(OP)
I am in no way a mechanical engineer, please excuse any ignorance on my end. I also looked through the last 20 pages or so and did not see this asked.
I am however in the QA world and our shop processes SA 516-70 plate daily (this is where my concern lies).
Gouging or kerf bruising can occur during oxyfuel cutting. Can anybody repair that area if it is cosmetic only? Does one need a welding procedure and a stamp to perform any repair by welding? Keep in mind these are components for a product that has yet to be assembled.
I am however in the QA world and our shop processes SA 516-70 plate daily (this is where my concern lies).
Gouging or kerf bruising can occur during oxyfuel cutting. Can anybody repair that area if it is cosmetic only? Does one need a welding procedure and a stamp to perform any repair by welding? Keep in mind these are components for a product that has yet to be assembled.





RE: Weld repair to SA 516-70 plate
If you are in the QA world, I would like to re-introduce you to ASME SA 20. This material specification provides general requirements for plate products including marking, certification and of most interest to you is 9.4 - Repair by Welding. Please review this specification and you will find your answers to the above. Also, ASME SA 20 is directly referenced in ASME SA 516.
RE: Weld repair to SA 516-70 plate
SA20 may be for the plate processor.
I do not have the Code in my hand, so I leave it to stinia to investigate.