Hello All,
I have received an interesting question re filler metal tradenames under ASME Section IX, which I thought had been asked before, but I cannot find it in the ASME interpretations database. I will submit a request for intepretation, but in the meantime, I was wondering if this had...
I am involved with a project where the plant owner 'lost sight' of the site welding contractor for a few months (a wise man used to say: "you get what you inspect, not what you expect!).
As a result, hundreds of P91 welds (1.2 to 2in thick) have been left as-welded for months in an uncontrolled...
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I work for a consultancy firm. A client has requested that we prepare a WPS for girth welds in API 5L X65 pipe (25mm thick), to be qualified according to ASME IX. The client also requested that we source the material to be used for the test pieces. These will then be welded and...
Hi all,
I'm after information on the effects of welding on the strength of stainless steel type AISI 301L but I've drawn a blank so far.
Please could you point me in the right direction.
Thank you
Hiya,
I'm looking for an alternative to ASTM A193 Grade B8 Class2 material. According to ASTM A193-05 (page 88, bottom of table), the diameter is limited to 1 1/2in., whereas larger diameter bolts are required for the particular application I'm looking at.
Is my interpretation of the code...
