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    Definition of thickness for preheating purposes

    racookpe1978, Thanks for your reply. I would not refute anything you stated and I think we both understand the intent of preheating related to thickness and that the industry standard is nominal thickness in D1.1 preheat tables. Again, though, with your analogy of 1.560" thickness requiring a...
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    Definition of thickness for preheating purposes

    I would appreciate any help in determining what the thickness definition of AWS D1.1 is regarding preheating. If I may further explain: A customer is stating that they want 1 1/2" thicknesses preheated to 150 F which was not included in previous pricing for fabrication. The push-back from our...
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    addition or deletions of backing

    Yes. If I understand you correctly, that is the 2nd scenario that I mentioned.
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    addition or deletions of backing

    If you performed the weld with a backing weld, then the face (grooved side) obviously had backing. If you performed the weld with a back weld, then the face side provided the backing. For AWS D1.1, a CJP weld without backing is a single sided CJP weld.
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    D1.1 (2010) table 4.5 #31-#32

    I found through a search where #31 was addressed and the summary was that any CJP groove qualifies for any other groove with details meeting 3.12 and 3.13. But then there was no addressing of #32 which seems contradictory to #31. My question is then if a prepared CJP groove is qualified per...
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    WPS /PQR

    For you to have a thickness range of 1/8-3/4, you would have had to test on 2" sch 80. Your numbers indicate 0.125 - 0.308 thickness range and should be corrected on the documents and show the revision change provided the PQR displays a 2" sch 40 for test size.
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    AWS D1.1 Ed. 2010. PREQUALIFIED WPS FOR B-U2 JOINT DESIGNATION ( Single V groove weld with SMAW)

    I didn't refer to the figures you cited but can tell you that D1.1 has no prequalified joints welded from one side. Also, if the prequalified joint has the backgouge note then you must backgouge when welding from both sides. Only select joints for SAW allow two sided welds with no backgouge.
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    Interpretation of figure 3.5

    We have B-L1a-F joints on a 304L hopper. There is a concern that the root openings may be excessive. I am trying to understand the fit-up tolerances in figure 3.5 of D1.6 (2007). 1/4" plate should have 1/4" root opening if detailed as such, plus 1/16" based on the equation? I question it...
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    Stud welding on galvanized member

    We are in the middle of galvanizing CS material that will have 304L material welded to it. To prevent grinding the zinc we masked the areas for welding. Our testing demonstrated that duct tape, secured with not only its adhesive backing but also with a spray on adhesive (we used Loctite and...
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    Welder Performance Testing

    DekDee, Figure 4.13. It is noted on the detail of the top specimen. 4.12 is face and root specimens.
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    Welder Performance Testing

    D1.1 dictates that it is permissible provided you leave no less than 1/8" for machining.
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    Document content/format

    Could someone point out where in D1.1 or D1.6 that it says you shall use the documents provided in the appendix of D1.1? I would also be curious of required statements or signatures such as "We certify that . . . in accordance with AWS D1.X". I am only aware of necessary requirements that AWS...
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    Dimensional tolerances of weld joints

    DekDee, This is a door to a vessel. The re-pad going around the neck, left side and right side with FW in center, calls for 1/16" gap with a 3/8" fillet FW. Basically, the ID of the re-pad is 1/8 larger than the OD of the door neck. Rolling and breaking 1-1/4" 317L and 3/4" 317L made hitting...
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    Dimensional tolerances of weld joints

    Based on what 9.2.1.1 says, our 3/16" gap for the fillet weld (not attached to the tank) is acceptable per D1.6. API 650 and ASME sect. IX seem a little foggy when tolerances of joint design are questioned. Surprisingly, I noticed that sect. IX allows for no range in root opening for the...
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    Dimensional tolerances of weld joints

    I have specifications that require welder testing to ASME sect.IX and welding by API 650. On this job, a 1/16" root opening for a fillet weld is called out but our trial fit is showing an average of 3/16" root opening. Not being as familiar with API 650 as AWS D1.6, I am questioning where...
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