I am wondering if anyone knows what the maximum weave is for SMAW (specifically ASME Section VIII Div 1). For some reason 3x is sticking in my brain, but I would like to know where to find it in the ASME Codes.
Can a single sided, V-groove butt joint without backing be considered a type 1 weld as per ASME VIII Div. 1 UW-12? This weld would have a GMAW root and SAW fill and cap.
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My company is manufacturing 28' OD X 121' T/T vessels (1 5/8" thk). The code that we are building to is ASME Sect. VIII Div 1. Our client is requesting that we perform TOFD from both ID and OD surfaces. The NDE company that we are using suggests that this is redundant and unnessesary...