May 5, 2015 #1 newweldeng09 Mechanical Joined Oct 31, 2008 Messages 84 Location US A welder welded a performance qualification on a 1/2 in. thick pipe, using a min. of 3 layers. The qualification did not undergo RT. Is he qualified for the max. thickness to be welded?
A welder welded a performance qualification on a 1/2 in. thick pipe, using a min. of 3 layers. The qualification did not undergo RT. Is he qualified for the max. thickness to be welded?
May 5, 2015 #2 weldstan Materials Joined Jun 24, 2011 Messages 2,809 Location US Yes, assuming bend tests were performed. Upvote 0 Downvote
May 5, 2015 #3 SectionIX Petroleum Joined Sep 19, 2011 Messages 283 Location US Yes, provided the mechanical testing is performed in accordance with ASME IX Table QW 452.1(a). Upvote 0 Downvote
May 5, 2015 Thread starter #4 newweldeng09 Mechanical Joined Oct 31, 2008 Messages 84 Location US They were, thanks. Upvote 0 Downvote