How long our weld certs good for?
How long our weld certs good for?
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My company tracks welding certs for the companies that do welding for us. I recently received a Welding cert in accordance with the requirements of Mil-Std-248D and Section IX of the ASME code. How long are these certificates valid for, there is no expiration date on the form?
Thank you,
Jbeans
Thank you,
Jbeans





RE: How long our weld certs good for?
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
When you say cert, do you mean individual welder (personnel) certifications? Or are you refering to a WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)?
A WPS is good indefinitely.
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
If all you have is some general form or paper that claims Joe Q Welder is certified to weld using SMAW, this means nothing.
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
Assuming you should be welding to the newer version, i.e., NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, there are a few items that have to be addressed. Paraphrasing:(1) the welder has to complete a training program the covers all the fabrication standards involved, i.e., NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, MIL-STD-22D, MIL-STD-2035A, and any others that may be involved. (2) the welder must pass a written examination covering the fabrication standards. (3) pass a visual acuity examination on an annual basis.(4) pass the hands-on demonstration of skill.
The welder must not have any lapses in welding continuity, must pass the annual eye examination, complete the training and written examination every three years in order to maintain his qualifications and certifications.
Very few contracts that I know of still invoke the old MIL-STD-248D, so I would check the purchase order very closely to make sure you or your vendor is in compliance with the current requirements.
Best regards - Al
RE: How long our weld certs good for?
While there is a clause 248 that allows welder quals and procedure quals in accordance with ASME, there are conditions attached. One of the conditions is the positions for which the qualifications are valid. Another difference is the procedure has to have NDT performed on the test plate prior to the mechanical tests in order to meet 248 requirements. Charpy impact testing requirements are different, etc. Even the bend diameters may be different depending on the base metals for which qualifications are sought.
Tread this mine field carefully.
Best regards - Al