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D1.2 Maximum weave width GTAW
Hey everybody, Welding a bunch of 1/2" fillet welds on aluminum, using ER4043. The welders are putting in a root pass, one cover pass and then waving the cap or cover pass to complete. They are using 3/16" tig wire and up to 1/4" tungsten. Does anyone know the maximum weave width for AWS...- amorton5
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- Forum: AWS (welding) Code Issues
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Subcontracted weld testing
Per asme IX or AWS D1.1 and D1.2 can a contractor perform the welder performance qualification test at their shop. At completion of the weld test can they send the completed test coupon off to a 3rd party for review, guided bend test and receive certification for that welder? My question is...- amorton5
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
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R stamp requirements
I am a boiler construction superintendent/ QC inspector. I'm fairly proficient with ASME sec 1, 9 really anything thing that has to do with making repairs and alterations to power boilers. Over the past year or so I've been trying to get the right people together to start my own company, I have...- amorton5
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- Forum: ASME (mechanical) Code Issues
