Weld in accordance to AWS D1.1/1.6
Weld in accordance to AWS D1.1/1.6
(OP)
Hello,
I am with a Canadian company, but we are quoting on making a part whose drawing specifies to weld and inspect to AWS D1.1 and 1.6 (for stainless steel). We are CWB certified and are familiar with the equivalent CSA standards (W47.1, W59-03). I am trying to figure out what we need to do to make the part in accordance to the specifications.
Do we have to get our welder certified to AWS? Or if he is already certified by CWB is it covered as an equivalent certification? I know the AWS doesn't certify companies like the CWB does.
For inspection I know there is an equivalent for the AWS certification, so we can get a CWB level 2 inspector.
Any info would be much appreciated!
Thanks
I am with a Canadian company, but we are quoting on making a part whose drawing specifies to weld and inspect to AWS D1.1 and 1.6 (for stainless steel). We are CWB certified and are familiar with the equivalent CSA standards (W47.1, W59-03). I am trying to figure out what we need to do to make the part in accordance to the specifications.
Do we have to get our welder certified to AWS? Or if he is already certified by CWB is it covered as an equivalent certification? I know the AWS doesn't certify companies like the CWB does.
For inspection I know there is an equivalent for the AWS certification, so we can get a CWB level 2 inspector.
Any info would be much appreciated!
Thanks





RE: Weld in accordance to AWS D1.1/1.6
If the test geometry is different or if the acceptance criteria is different I would venture to say the welders would have to be retested by the employer per AWS D1.1 or D1.6 as applicable.
Best regards - Al
RE: Weld in accordance to AWS D1.1/1.6
Your "Level 2" can get the reciprocity requirements from AWS, phone#(800) 443-9353.
http://www.FerrellEngineering.com
RE: Weld in accordance to AWS D1.1/1.6
RE: Weld in accordance to AWS D1.1/1.6
It would be a relatively simple matter of checking to see that the required testing regiment was complete and within the required ranges of AWS.
Best regards - Al