Procedure qualification vs Welder qualification
Procedure qualification vs Welder qualification
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Hi all, i am having hard time in understanding this that what should be qualified first and why? procedure qualification or welder qualification?
Thanx in advance
Thanx in advance





RE: Procedure qualification vs Welder qualification
With a good welder, both could conceivably be accomplished simultaneously.
RE: Procedure qualification vs Welder qualification
after having procedure passed, then comes along with welder qualification. same routine. once it passed then you can proceed for production
RE: Procedure qualification vs Welder qualification
RE: Procedure qualification vs Welder qualification
ASME Section IX QW 301.2
The welder or welding operator who prepares the WPS
qualification test coupons meeting the requirements of
QW-200 is also qualified within the limits of the performance
qualifications, listed in QW-304 for welders and
in QW-305 for welding operators. He is qualified only
within the limits for positions specified in QW-303.