Review / Approve Welding Procedures
Review / Approve Welding Procedures
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I am trying to learn the ins and outs of reviewing and approving welding procedures. I have many codes and standards readily available so that is not a problem. I was wondering if there are any specific instructions on reviewing procedures? Any help that can be offered will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.





RE: Review / Approve Welding Procedures
thickness covers what's being welded
proper wire/rod/flux is being used
make sure the heat treatment is correct
make sure has charpy impact if required
make sure correct P no's are used
Tensiles are good
Now that the main ones. The welding gurus will come in and say that all Classifications are right, transfer is correct, amps and volts are reasonable, preheat and interpass is reasonable, total heat input is reasonable.
all that technical stuff
RE: Review / Approve Welding Procedures
RE: Review / Approve Welding Procedures
Over the past 36 years, I have reviewed thousands of procedures, some were not properly qualified, some did not reflect the Code essential or non essential variable requirements, some were fraudulent, some did not apply to the item to be welded, some used processes or filler metals that were prohibited under the Contract, some did not meet the additional requirement of the design Code or testing requirements of the Contract. Most were acceptable.
When rejecting a procedure, it is advised to site the reason for rejection under the Code and/or Contract.