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Welder qualified without backing 1

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nabeel3

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Referring above thread, can a welder who is qualified for GTAW(root)+ SMAW (combination WPS ) with backing do a SMAW welding by backing weld and after griding from other side.
 
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Yes. In this case the weld metal is the backing, when welded from both sides.
 
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Thank you, david339933
 
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