Using Fillet Weld procedure for Base Metal Repair 1

[AraratT]

Ref: ASME Section IX

Can I use a fillet weld procedure to perform base metal repair?

 

[weldstan]

No. For weld metal buildup of a base metal, a groove weld qualified procedure is required.

 

[AraratT]

Thank you.

A follow-up question, based on QW-202.3, am I allowed to repair a fillet weld defects with fillet weld procedure, or do I need to create a separate groove weld procedure to repair fillet weld?

 

[DekDee]

What is the code/standard ?

 

[AraratT]

We are required to follow ASME Sec IX for welding by customer specification.

 

[DekDee]

You must have a construction / fabrication code to follow.
ASME IX is for qualification of welding procedures and welders.

 

[AraratT]

Construction Code is ASME Sec III, Class 2.