I understand I should use a controlled process to maintain a consistent level of quality.. My issue is that these test will be issued out at job sites and the material we will test on always varies in sizes.. I want to be able to order a certain thickness of the materials to carry around and...
Correct me if I'm wrong but in regards to AWS D1.3 if you can weld 12 gauge steel to a 1/2" steel embed plate then you are qualified to weld anything thinner than 12 gauge (14,16,18,20 etc.)....
Also, if you can weld that 12 gauge to the 1/2" steel embed plate then you are qualified to weld 12...
I'm looking to set up a universal welding procedure for my company and I'm confused on which test would give my guys the broadest range of qualification. My guys use a fillet weld with a T-joint.. We mainly weld a 12-16 ga. galvanized sheet steel clip to a 1/4"-5/8" steel embed plate.. My...