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Specification for Qualification and Certification forLevel III Expert Welders.American Welding Society, Miami, FL.Department of Education, Washington, DC.AWS-QC12-9696V244B30006-9539p.; For the final program report, see CE 072 915.For related specifications and guides, see CE 072916-919 and ED 398 388-389.American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road,Miami, FL 33126; phone: 800-334-WELD.Guides Non-Classroom Use (055)Legal /Legislative /Regulatory Materials (090)
MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage.*Certification; *Employment Qualifications;Evaluation Criteria; *Minimum Competency Testing;Performance Tests; Postsecondary Education; Records(Forms); Required Courses; *Specifications; *Tradeand Industrial Education; *Welding; WorkExperience
This document defines the requirements and programfor the American Welding Society to certify expert welders through anevaluation process entailing per.formance qualification and practicalknowledge tests requiring the use of advanced reading, computational,and manual skills. The following items are included: statement of thestandard's scope; definitions of key terms; requirements forparticipating organizations; education and work experiencerequirements; purposes/scope of the written examinations andperformance tests; inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria;documentation requirement; certification procedure; and informationabout the National Registry of Level II-Advanced Welders. Appendedare the following: visual inspection test report; face- and root-bendtest report; and welding procedure specifications. Twelvefigures/tables are included. (MN)
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Key words expert level welder, participatingorganization, performance tests,acceptance criteria, National Registry
AWS QC 12 -96
Specification for Qualification and
Certification for Level Ill - Expert Welders
Abstract
Funded by theU.S. Department of Education
Grant V244B30006-95
Prepared by theAWS Education and Certification Departments
Under the Direction of theAWS Education Grant Committee
Approved by theAWS Board of Directors
This standard defines the requirements and program for the American Welding Society to certify expert level welders. Thecertification of Level III - Expert Welders requires performance qualification and practical knowledge tests. These testsrequire more detailed skills of reading, computational, and manual skills to complete.
American Welding Society
550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126
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Statement on Use of AWS Standards
All standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the AmericanWelding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of theAmerican National Standards Institute. When AWS standards are either incorporated in, or made part of,documents that are included in federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other governmentalbodies, their provisions carry the full legal authority of the statute. In such cases, any changes in those AWSstandards must be approved by the governmental body having statutory jurisdiction before they can become a partof those laws and regulations. In all cases, these standards carry the full legal authority of the contract or otherdocument that invokes the AWS standards. Where this contractual relationship exists, changes in or deviationsfrom requirements of an AWS standard must be by agreement between the contracting parties.
International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-485-X
American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126
1996 by American Welding Society.All rights reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Note: The primary purpose of AWS is to serve and benefit its members. To this end, AWS provides a forumfor the exchange, consideration, and discussion of ideas and proposals that are relevant to the welding industryand the consensus of which forms the basis for these standards. By providing such a forum, AWS does notassume any duties to which a user of these standards may be required to adhere. By publishing this standard,the American Welding Society does not insure anyone using the information it contains against any liabilityarising from that use. Publication of a standard by the American Welding Society does not carry with it any rightto make, use, or sell any patented items. Users of the information in this standard should make an independent,substantiating investigation of the validity of that information for their particular use and the patent status of anyitem referred to herein.
With regard to technical inquiries made concerning AWS standards, oral opinions on AWS standards may berendered. However, such opinions represent only the personal opinions of the particular individuals giving them.These individuals do not speak on behalf of AWS, nor do these oral opinions constitute official or unofficialopinions or interpretations of AWS. In addition, oral opinions are informal and should not be used as a substitutefor an official interpretation.
This standard is subject to revision at any time by the AWS Certification Committee. Comments(recommendations, additions, or deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standardare requested and should be addressed to AWS Headquarters. Such comments will receive careful considerationby the AWS Certification Committee and the author of the comments will be informed of the Committee'sresponse to the comments. Guests are invited to attend all meetings of the AWS Certification Committee toexpress their comments verbally. Procedures for appeal of an adverse decision concerning all such commentsare provided in the Rules of Operation of the Technical Activities Committee. A copy of these Rules can beobtained from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, Florida 33126.
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Personnel
AWS Education Grant Committee
F.G. Delaurier, ChairmanN.C. Wall, Vice Chairman
R. V. Reeve, Co-SecretaryJR Hufsey, Co-Secretary
R.L. O'Brien, Program ManagerJ. Bartley
E.R BohnartS.W. Bollinger
F. CusmaJ.E. Greer
S.C. Helzer, AdvisorJ Hoeft
D.G. HowdenJ.H. Ivy
L.G. KvidahlR Murray
L. W. MyersA.L. Petroski
RC. PierceJ.F. Key, Ex-Officio
C.E. Pepper, Ex-OfficiokJ Teuscher, Er-Officio
American Welding SocietyAmerican Welding SocietyAmerican Welding SocietyAmerican Welding SocietyAmerican Welding SocietyConsulting EngineerMiller Electric Mfg. CompanyESAB Welding & Cutting ProductsPacific Northwest IronworkersStandard Refrigeration/AutoradUniversity of Northern IowaMiller Electric Mfg. CompanyThe Ohio State UniversityIngalls ShipbuildingIngalls ShipbuildingH & M Steel, Inc.Dresser-Rand, Inc.Valmet, Inc. Honeycomb DivisionWelding Engineering Supply Co.Lockheed MartinLockwood Greene EngineersIndustrial Gas Products
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Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of AWS QC12-96, Specification for Qualification and Certification of Level III -Expert Welders, but is included for information purposes only).
This standard extends the work of the American Welding Society to further define a national skill standard forLevel III - Expert Welders. The American Welding Society was awarded Grant #V244B30006-95 for $1,059,626by the U.S. Department of Education to develop standards and a certification program for welders during theperiod from July 1993 to July 1996. The total program cost is $2,132,094, of which 49.7% ($1,072,468) is anin-kind contribution by AWS.
To accomplish its goals, AWS organized an Education Grant Committee, which has representatives from allsegments of the welding industry, including labor organizations and educational institutions. This Committee hasoverseen the efforts toward a standard for the qualification and certification of the Level III - Expert Welder.
The development of this National Skill Standard has involved the participation of the welding industry througha survey designed to determine a consensus of welder skills and competencies required for individuals seekingto continue the development of their welding skills.
The results of this industry survey were an occupational task analysis that formed the basis for curriculumguidelines to guide the training of the Level III - Expert Welder candidate.
This standard defines the requirements for the certification of such individuals and their entry into the NationalRegistry of Level III - Expert Welders.
Comments and suggestions for improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent in writing tothe Secretary, AWS Certification Committee, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami,Florida 33126.
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Table of Contents
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Personnel iiiForeword ivList of Tables viList of Figures vi.
1. Scope 1
2. Definitions 1
3. Requirements for Participating Organizations 2
4. Education and Work Experience 3
5. Written Examination 4
6. Performance Tests 5
7. Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance Criteria 7
8. Documentation 7
9. Certification 8
10. National Registry of Level III - Expert Welders 8
Annex A - Visual Inspection Test Report 11
Annex B - Face- and Root-Bend Test Report 12
Annex C - Welding Procedure Specifications 13
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List of Tables
Table Page No.
1 Inspection Criteria for Level III - Expert Welders 92 Acceptance Criteria for Face- and Root-Bends 10
List of Figures
Figure Page No.
1 SMAW, Carbon Steel - Pipe, Performance Qualification Test 162 SMAW, Stainless Steel - Pipe, Performance Qualification Test 173 GMAW-S, Carbon Steel - Pipe, Performance Qualification Test 184 GMAW-P, Aluminum - Pipe, Performance Qualification Test 195 FCAW-S, FCAW-G, Carbon Steel - Pipe, Performance Qualification Test 206 GTAW, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum - Round Tubing, Performance
Qualification Tests 217 Test Pipe Specimen Locations 228 Face- and Root-Bend Specimens 239 Typical Guided-Bend Test Fixture 2410 Alternative Wrap Around Bend Test Fixture 25
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Specification for Qualification and Certificationfor Level III - Expert Welders
1. Scope
1.1 This standard establishes the minimum requirements for an organization to participatewith the American Welding Society (AWS) in the qualification and certification of expertwelders.
1.2 This standard specifies practical knowledge and performance tests that require a moredetailed level of reading, computational, and manual skills to successfully complete.
1.3 All individuals that meet the specified performance at a facility meeting 3.Requirements for Participating Organizations will be listed in The National Registry ofLevel III - Expert Welders at the American Welding Society.
1.4 Organizations not meeting 3. Requirements for Participating Organizations may usethis standard, but individuals they certify will not be listed in the National Registry of LevelIII - Expert Welders.
1.5 Although a written test including questions on safety is required by this standard, thisstandard is not intended to address safety and health. Safety and health requirements areprovided in ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting, other safety and health standards, andfederal, state, and local government regulations. The responsibility for safety of the Level III -Expert Welder is primarily with the welder, the Participating Organization during training and
testing, and afterwards, with the employer.
1.6 The requirements of this standard shall not supersede the authority of the trainingfacility as established by the local evaluation guidelines.
2. Definitions
The terms used in this standard are defined in ANSI/AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms andDefinitions. Other terms are defined as follows:
1) Participating Organization - Any organization meeting 3. Requirements forParticipating Organizations.
2) Level III - Expert Welder - An individual employed in this position is consideredto possess a prerequisite amount of knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits requiredto perform tasks autonomously, including the selection and use of appropriatetechniques and equipment, and to apply theoretical knowledge and motor skills withminimum supervision.
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3. Requirements for Participating Organizations
3.1 Participating Organizations may be training-and-testing or testing-only facilities.
3.2 Participating Organizations shall maintain and follow a quality manual that assurescompliance with this standard.
3.3 An application for registration as a Participating Organization shall be submitted with acover letter signed by the Senior Official at the Facility. The cover letter shall certify to AWSthat the Facility has a Quality Program which will be rigorously followed, and that therequirements of this standard will be met.
3.3.1 If the Participating Organization is a training-and-testing organization, the lettershall also state that their curriculum follows AWS EG4.0, Guide for Training andQualification of Welding Personnel, Level III - Expert Welders.
3.3.2 Participating Organizations already registered for the Entry Level Welder andLevel II - Advanced Welder training program must notify AWS of their intention toadminister the Level III - Expert Welder curriculum.
3.4 Test supervisors for training-and-testing or testing-only Participating Organizations shouldbe AWS Certified Welding Inspectors.
3.5 Instructors for testing-and-training Participating Organizations should be AWS CertifiedWelding Educators.
3.6 Quality System Audits. Audits may be required if evidence of nonconformance with theParticipating Organization's Quality Program or this standard exists.
3.6.1 Allegations of nonconformance supported by documentary evidence will bepresented to the AWS Certification Committee. The Committee may require:
1) A written statement by the Senior Official of the Participating Organization withsupporting evidence refuting the allegations, and a statement by the Senior Officialof the Participating Organization that the requirements of the ParticipatingOrganization Quality Program and this standard have been met in the past, and willbe met in the future, or
2) An on-site quality audit by an AWS-approved assessor to verify that therequirements of the Quality Program and this standard have been and are being met.
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3.6.2 If a quality audit is required by the Committee, then the ParticipatingOrganization has two options, as follows:
1) The Participating Organization may decline to be audited and resign from theprogram, or
2) The Participating Organization may agree to be audited, in which case the SeniorOfficial of the Participating Organization shall issue a purchase order to AWS foradministrative fees and expenses of the assessor.
4. Education and Work Experience
4.1 Trainees desiring AWS Level III - Expert Welder Certification through training underthe requirements of AWS QC12 shall meet . .L; requirements of sections 1.3.7 and 1.3.8 of theEG4.0-96 Guide for the Training and Qualification of Welding Personnel, Level III - ExpertWelder and document two years of multiple welding process work experience (with a minimumof 6 months fabrication experience that includes drawing interpretation, layout and fitup duties)that has a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to a code, specification or employer'squalified welding procedure.
4.2 Trainees desiring AWS Level III - Expert Welder Certification through testing andexamination under the requirements of AWS QC12 shall meet the requirement of sections 1.3.7and 1.3.8 of the EG4.0-96 Guide for the Training and Qualification of Welding Personnel,Level III - Expert Welder and document seven years welding work experience. Said workexperience shall consist of three years in a single process and 4 years using multiple processes,(with a minimum of 6 months fabrication experience that includes drawing interpretation,layout and fitup duties) that have a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to a code,specification or employer's qualified welding procedure.
4.3 At the discretion of a Participating Organization, credit for completion of individualtraining requirements and work experience may be simultaneously granted to an AWS QC12Level III - Expert Welder applicant provided the work experience or experiential learningmeets or exceeds the requirements for either work experience or training.
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5. Written Examination
5.1 The written examination is designed to show that the Level III - Expert Welderunderstands the following subjects:
MathematicsSafe PracticesFabrication Principles and PracticesNondestructive Examination and Piping Symbol InterpretationUse of Welding Codes and StandardsWelding Inspection and TestingCutting and Welding TheoryWelding Metallurgy and WeldabilityCutting and Welding Terms and Definitions
5.2 Trainees desiring AWS Level III - Expert Welder Certification shall pass a three partexamination consisting of Part A Welding Fundamentals and Safety (based on the applicablesubject matter identified in section 3 of the EG4.0-96 Guide for the Training and Qualificationof Welding Personnel, Level III - Expert Welder, Part B - Practical Welding SpecificationInterpretation (visual examination of weld samples), and Part C - Open Code Book (open bookexamination based on one of the following: AWS D1.1, API 1104 or ASME Section IX).
5.3 A minimum passing grade of 75% is required with at least 90% of the safety questionsanswered correctly, with no limits on retests. Individuals failing one part of the writtenexamination must retest on all parts of the examination.
5.4 As an option, Level III - Expert Welder applicants may substitute the AWS QC1Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination for the Level III - Expert Welder writtenexamination. The applicant shall pass the AWS QC1 Certified Welding Inspector exam witha minimum cutoff score equal to or greater than the passing score required for CWI.
5.4.1 Current AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) or Certified AssociateWelding Inspectors (CAWI) with an examination score of 72% or higher shall berecognized as having met the requirements for AWS QC12 Expert Welder writtenexamination provided they pass a supplemental safety examination with a minimumpassing score of 90% accuracy.
5.4.2 In accordance with the requirements of this standard, all applicants for writtenexaminations administered under AWS QC], Standard for AWS Certification of WeldingInspectors shall be required to take a supplemental written safety examination and passwith 90% accuracy.
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6. Performance Tests
Performance tests are designed to show that the Level III - Expert Welder can:
1) Pass a performance qualification test using SMAW, on carbon steel pipe, in the 6GRposition. (Refer to Figure 1)
2) Pass a performance qualification test using SMAW, on stainless steel pipe, or oncarbon steel pipe using 300 series filler metal, in the 6G position. (Refer to Figure2)
3) Pass a performance qualification test using GMAW-S, on carbon steel pipe in the6G position. (Refer to Figure 3)
4) Pass a performance qualification test using GMAW-P, on aluminum pipe in the 6Gposition. (Refer to Figure 4)
5) Pass a performance qualification test using FCAW-S, on carbon steel pipe in the 6Gposition. (Refer to Figure 5)
6) Pass a performance qualification test using FCAW-G, on carbon steel pipe in the 6Gposition. (Refer to Figure 5)
7) Pass a performance qualification test using GTAW, on carbon steel in the 6Gposition in pipe or round tubing. (Refer to Figure 6)
8) Pass a performance qualification test using GTAW, on carbon steel or stainless steelpipe using 300 series filler metal, in the 6G position in pipe or round tubing. (Referto Figure 6)
9) Pass a performance qualification test using GTAW, on carbon steel or stainless steelpipe using 300 series filler metal, in the 6G position in pipe or round tubing usinga consumable insert. The consumable insert type is optional and shall be stainlesssteel material. (Refer to Figure 6)
10) Pass a performance qualification test using GTAW, on aluminum in the 6G positionin pipe or round tubing. (Refer to Figure 6)
6.1 The Level III - Expert Welder shall prepare, by mechanical, oxyfuel gas, or plasma arccutting, the parts as designated in Figures 1 through 6.
6.2 The Level III - Expert Welder shall assemble the parts prepared in 6.1, as shown inFigures 1 through 6.
6.3 The Level III - Expert Welder shall weld the assemblies using the WPS indicated on thedrawing for each, assembly. The WPSs specified are listed in Annex C.
6.4 Participating Organizations may qualify and certify Level III - Expert Welderperformance qualification tests at an AWS QC4 Accredited Test Facility using the AWS QC7,Standard for AWS Certified Welders. All welder performance will be in accordance with theAWS QC7 Supplement G, AWS Performance Qualification Test, and AWS B2.1, Standardfor Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. The purpose of AWS QC7 is todocument the ability of welders to deposit sound welds (qualify) and to impose controls on thedocumentation and maintenance of certification (certify). Welder performance qualification tests
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administered within the AWS QC7 program are conducted at AWS Accredited Test Facilities.Such facilities operate under the requirements of AWS QC4, Standard for Accreditation of TestFacilities for AWS Certified Welder Program.
6.4.1 As an option, Participating Organizations may elect to substitute any of theperformance qualifications listed in section 4.2 Performance Qualifications, of the AWSEG4.0 Guide for the Training and Qualification of Welding Personnel, Level III - ExpertWelder for the performance qualifications tests required by AWS QC12 and detailed insection 3 of the AWS EG4.0-96 Guide for the Training and Qualification of WeldingPersonnel, Level III - Expert Welder. Substituted performance qualifications shall coverall aspects of the replaced performance qualification test, with respect to welding process,welding positions, base metal, filler metal and product form.
6.4.2 Current AWS QC7 Certified Welders desiring AWS QC12 Level III - ExpertWelder Certification may apply for completion status of any mandatory welderperformance qualification test with the AWS QC12 Expert Welder Program. AWS QC7Certified Welders desiring recognition as having met the requirements for welderperformance qualification testing as set forth in the AWS QC12 - Expert Welder Programshall meet the following conditions:
1) The applicant's AWS QC7 certification meets or exceeds the requirements set forthin the AWS QC12 - Expert Welder Program for any welder performancequalification test being superseded by the current certification.
2) At the time of application for recognition, the AWS QC7 Certified Welder shallproduce his/her certification card(s) and present it to the AWS QC12 FacilityRepresentative for review. The AWS QC7 Facility Representative shall verify thatthe card is current. The card shall be maintained in good condition.
3) The AWS QC12 Facility Representative shall record the AWS QC7 Welder'scertification number and test description. Prior to recognition the FacilityRepresentative shall contact the AWS Certification Department to verify theapplicant's current status. The Facility Representative may request from AWSCertification Department a detailed description of the applicant's certification socompatibility with AWS QC12 performance qualifications can be ascertained.
4) The AWS QC7 Certified Welder and the AWS QC12 Facility Representative shallbe aware that the card is the property of the American Welding Society. Evidenceof tampering with the card shall be sufficient cause for rejection of recognition andshall require return of the card to the AWS Certification Department forinvestigation. An investigation by the Certification Committee may result indismissal of the charges, suspension, revocation of certification, or renewalqualification, depending upon circumstances. The Committee will provide anexplanation for its actions.
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5) AWS QC7 Certified Welders applying for AWS QC12 Level III - WelderCertification whether through training, examination and testing or testing andexamination alone shall meet all requirements for written examination, performancequalifications and work experience in accordance with AWS QC12, Level III -Expert Welder Program rules prior to issuance of certification.
7. Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance Criteria
7.1 All cut edges shall be visually examined and the cut surfaces shall meet the criteria ofAWS C4.1 Sample 2 with grinding. After inspection, the cut surfaces may be conditioned tobright metal.
7.2 All assemblies shall be visually examined and the welds shall meet the acceptance criteriashown in Table 1.
7.3 All test assemblies shall be either bend tested or radiographed.
7.3.1 All test assemblies shall be cut to produce face- and root-bend specimens asshown in Figure 7.
7.3.2 Face- and root-bend specimens shall be conditioned as shown in Figure 8, andbent in a bend fixture similar to Figure 9 or 10, in accordance with ANSI/AWS B4.0,Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds.
7.3.3 Face- and root-bend specimens after bending shall meet the requirements ofTable 2.
7.4 Test assemblies radiographed shall be in accordance with AWS B2.1 Standard for WeldProcedure and Performance Qualification and the welds shall meet the acceptance criteriashown in Table 1 of this document.
8. Documentation
For each successful Level III - Expert Welder, the Participating Organization shall prepare areport containing the following:
1) The Level III - Expert Welder's name and Social Security Number,
2) The actual grade on the written examinations,
3) The actual grade on the Safety portion of the written examination,
4) The results of the performance qualification tests.
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9. Certification
9.1 The Participating Organization shall send the report to the American Welding Society.
9.2 The American Welding Society shall enter the data into the Level III - Expert Welderdatabase.
10. National Registry of Level III - Expert Welders
The Level III - Expert Welder database shall function as the National Registry of Level III -Expert Welders.
10.1 Persons listed in the databank are not required to maintain registration by reportingwelding activities.
10.2 Public disclosure of individual records in the National Registry of Level III - ExpertWelders shall be at the discretion of the individual welders.
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Table 1
Inspection Criteria for Level III - Expert Welders
1) There shall be no cracks or incomplete fusion.
2) There shall be no incomplete joint penetration in groove welds except as permittedfor partial joint penetration groove welds.
3) The Test Supervisor shall examine the weld for acceptable appearance, and shall besatisfied that the welder is skilled in using the process and procedure specified forthe test.
4) Undercut shall not exceed the lesser of 10% of the base metal thickness or 1/32 in.(0.8 mm).
5) Where visual examination is the only criterion for acceptance, all weld passes aresubject to visual examination, at the discretion of the Test Supervisor.
6) The frequency of porosity shall not exceed one in each 4 in. (100 mm) of weldlength and the maximum diameter shall not exceed 3/32 in. (2.4 mm).
7) Welds shall be free from overlap.
8) On pipe tests with offset internal diameters, a discernable edge on the smaller insidediameter is acceptable.
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Table 2
Acceptance Criteria for Face- and Root-Bends
For acceptance, the convex surface of the face- and root-bend specimens shall meet both of thefollowing requirements:
1. No single indication shall exceed 1/8" (3.2 mm), measured in any direction on thesurface.
2. The sum of the greatest dimensions of all indications on the surface, which exceed1/32" (0.8 mm), but are less than or equal to 1/8" (3.2 mm), shall not exceed 3/8"(9.6 mm).
Cracks occurring at the corner of the specimens shall not be considered unless there is definiteevidence that they result from slag inclusions or other internal discontinuities.
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Annex A
Visual Inspection Test Report
Visual Inspection
Name of Student:Social Security No.:Sample #
Size:
Under OK
Undercut:
Acceptable Rejected
Porosity:
Diameter of Largest
Acceptable Rejected
Overlap:
Acceptable Rejected
Penetration:
Acceptable Rejected
Appearance:
Acceptable Rejected
Cracks:
Acceptable Rejected
Excessive
Name: Date:(Please Print)
Signature:
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Annex B
Face- and Root-Bend Test Report
Name of Student:
Social Security No.:
6G Face-bend:
Length of each discontinuity (Over 1/32") Sum
Accept Reject
6G Root-bend:
Length of each discontinuity (Over 1/32") Sum
Accept Reject
Name: Date:
Signature:
(Please Print)
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Annex C
Welding Procedure Specifications
ANSI/AWS B2.1.001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded MetalArc Welding of Carbon Steel, (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16through 3/4 inch, in the As-Welded Condition, With Backing.
ANSI/AWS B2.1.008 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas TungstenArc Welding of Carbon Steel, (M-1, Group 1), 10 Gauge through 18Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, With or Without Backing.
ANSI/AWS B2.1.009 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas TungstenArc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-8/P-8), 10 Gaugethrough 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, With or WithoutBacking.
ANSI/AWS B2.1.010 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas TungstenWelding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-1/P-8 orP8), 10 Gauge through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, Withor Without Backing.
ANSI/AWS B2.1.015 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas TungstenWelding of Aluminum, (M-22/P-22), 10 Gauge through 18 Gauge, inthe As-Welded Condition, With or Without Backing.
ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-016 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded MetalArc Welding of Carbon Steel, (M- 1 /P- 1 /S -1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 1 1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition.
ANSI/AWS B2.1.1.019 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO2 ShieldedFlux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel, (M- 1 /P- 1 /S -1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 1 1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-WeldedCondition.
ANSI/AWS B2.1.1.020 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Argon25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel, (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1 1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 andE71T-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition.
ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-022 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded MetalArc Welding of Carbon Steel,(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8through 1 1/2 inch Thick, E6010, (Vertical Uphill) Followed byE7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition.
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ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-023 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded MetalArc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M- 8/P- 8/S -8, Group 1),1/8 through 1 1/2 inch Thick, As-Welded Condition.
ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-027 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-ShieldedFlux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel,(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick E71T-11, As-Welded Condition.
AWS-1-GMAW-S Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Short Circuit Transfer on Carbon Steel,(Ml/P 1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16through 3/4 inch Thick, in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS-2-GMAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Spray Transfer on Carbon Steel,(Ml/P1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16through 3/4 inch Thick, in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS-5-GTAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten ArcWelding of Aluminum, (M-23 or P-23), 10 Gauge through 18 Gauge,As-Welded Condition, With or Without Backing.
AWS2-1-SMAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal ArcWelding of Austenitic Steel to Carbon Steel (M-1 to M-8 or P-8),1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS2-1-GMAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Spray Transfer of Aluminum, (M-23/P-23/S-23), 1/8 through 3/4inch Thick, in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS2-1.1-GMAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Spray Transfer of Aluminum, (M-22/P-22/S-22), 1/8 through 3/4inch Thick, in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS2-2-GMAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Short Circuit Transfer of Carbon Steel, (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or2), 1/8 inch Thick, in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS2-3-GMAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Spray Transfer of Carbon Steel, (M-1/P-1/S-1 Group 1 or 2), 1/8inch through 1/2 inch Thick, in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS2-1-GTAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten ArcWelding of Aluminum, (M-23/P-23/S-23), 10 through 18 GaugeThick, in the As-Welded Condition.
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AWS2-1.1-GTAW Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten ArcWelding of Aluminum, (M-22/P-22/S-22), 10 through 18 GaugeThick, in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS3-SMAW-1 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal ArcWelding of Carbon Steel Pipe (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), in the6GR Position.
AWS3-GMAW-P-1 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Pulsed Spray Transfer of Aluminum, (M-22/P-22/S-22), 1/8 through3/4 inch Thick in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS3-GMAW-P-2 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding-Pulsed Spray Transfer of Aluminum, (M-23/P-23/S-23), 1/8 through3/4 inch Thick in the As-Welded Condition.
AWS3-GTAW-1 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten ArcWelding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-1 to M-8or P-8), 10 Gauge through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,With Consumable Insert.
AWS3-GTAW-2 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten ArcWelding of Austenitic Stainless Steel, (M-1 to M-8 or P-8), 10Gauge through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, WithConsumable Insert.
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See
Det
ail '
A' a
ndN
otes
5 &
7
45°
*5°
See
Not
es 2
& 3
PIP
E IN
CLI
NA
TIO
N F
IXE
D (
45' ±
T)
AN
D N
OT
RO
TA
TE
D D
UR
ING
WE
LDIN
G
TE
ST
PO
SIT
ION
6G
R (
Mul
tiple
Wel
ding
Tes
t Pos
ition
With
Res
tric
tion
Rin
g)
See
Not
e 6
24
Rab
id Io
n rin
g.2
. b./M
a.
/1/1
1/2'
mu.
IS.
All
IS.
AIM
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1111
1/11
4A
MIN
/A
NE
W'
37 in
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r m
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TA
IL 'A
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trrm
u.
INC
HM
M
1/16
1.6
1/8
3.2
1/4
6.4
1/2
12.7
125
.4
Roo
t fac
e of
thic
ker
sect
ion
part
ially
visa
ble
afte
r w
eldi
ng. W
elde
r sh
all n
otm
elt r
oot e
dge
of th
icke
r se
ctio
n.
Not
es:
1. D
uplic
ate
perf
orm
ance
qua
lific
atio
n te
sts
are
not r
equi
red
ifw
elde
r is
test
ed u
nder
AW
S Q
C12
usi
ng th
e A
WS
007
opt
ion.
2. 1
2' 0
Sch
edul
e 80
M-1
/P-1
/S-1
car
bon
stee
l pip
e.O
ther
Sch
edul
es o
f pip
e 6'
0 o
r gr
eate
r m
ay b
e us
ed p
rovi
ded
the
requ
irem
ents
for
min
imum
offs
et r
oot a
nd m
inim
um w
all
thic
knes
s ca
n be
met
. See
Det
ail '
A'.
3. T
he s
tand
ard
pipe
gro
ove
test
wel
dmen
t for
per
form
ance
qual
ifica
tion
shal
l con
sist
of t
wo
pipe
sec
tions
a m
inim
umof
3 in
. (76
mm
) lo
ng jo
ined
by
wel
ding
to m
ake
one
test
wel
dmen
t a m
inim
um o
f 6 in
. (15
0 m
m)
long
.4.
With
out b
acki
ng. R
estr
ictio
n rin
g to
sui
t dia
met
er o
f pip
e.5.
All
wel
ding
don
e in
pos
ition
.6.
All
part
s m
ay b
e m
echa
nica
lly c
ut o
r m
achi
ne O
FC
unl
ess
othe
rwis
e sp
ecifi
ed. I
.D. o
f cha
mfe
red
sect
ion
bore
d to
obt
ain
a 0.
500
in. (
12.7
mm
) m
inim
um w
all t
hick
ness
. Dep
th o
f bor
e11
/2 in
. min
imum
. Ref
er to
Det
ail '
A'.
7. U
se W
PS
AW
S3-
SM
AW
-1.
8. V
isua
l exa
min
atio
n in
acc
orda
nce
with
the
requ
irem
ents
of Q
C12
,T
able
1. B
end
test
or
Rad
iogr
aph
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith th
e re
quire
-m
ents
of 0
C12
, Tab
le 2
and
Ann
ex D
, Fig
ures
7 a
nd 8
. Exc
ept a
s
spec
ified
in A
WS
EG
4.0,
Sec
tion
4.2
Per
form
ance
Qua
lific
atio
n.M
achi
ne b
end
test
cou
pons
to d
imen
sion
of t
hinn
er w
all t
hick
-ne
ss o
f tw
o m
atin
g se
ctio
ns p
rior
to b
endi
ng.
Figu
re 1
- S
MA
W, C
arbo
n St
eel,
Perf
orm
ance
Qua
lific
atio
n T
est,
6GR
Pos
ition
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See
Det
ail '
K a
ndN
otes
5 &
7
**4
45' :
5'
INC
HM
M
1/16
1.6
1/8
3.2
1/4
6.4
1/2
12.7
125
.4
Not
es:
See
Not
es 2
& 3
1. D
uplic
ate
perf
orm
ance
qua
lific
atio
n te
sts
are
not r
equi
red
ifw
elde
r is
test
ed u
nder
AW
S 0
C12
usi
ng th
e A
WS
007
opt
ion.
2. 2
1/2'
0 S
ched
ule
40 M
1/P
1/S
-1 c
arbo
n st
eel o
r S
ched
ule
10S
M-8
/P-8
sta
inle
ss s
teel
pip
e. P
ipe
diam
eter
and
bas
e m
etal
type
opt
iona
l with
in r
ange
spe
cifie
d.3.
The
sta
ndar
d pi
pe g
roov
e te
st w
eldm
ent f
or p
erfo
rman
ce q
ualif
i-ca
tion
shal
l con
sist
of t
wo
pipe
sec
tions
, eac
h a
min
imum
of
3 in
. (76
mm
) lo
ng jo
ined
by
wel
ding
to m
ake
one
test
wel
dmen
ta
min
imum
of 6
in. (
150
mm
) lo
ng.
4. W
ith b
acki
ng. R
efer
to D
etai
l. "A
". B
acki
ng r
ing
to s
uit d
iam
eter
and
nom
inal
wal
l thi
ckne
ss o
f pip
e.
.14
5. A
ll w
eldi
ng d
one
in p
ositi
on.
6. A
ll pa
rts
may
be
mec
hani
cally
cut
, mac
hine
OF
C o
r P
AC
.7.
Use
WP
S A
WS
2-1-
SM
AW
for
carb
on s
teel
pip
e.U
se W
PS
AN
SI/A
WS
B2.
1-8-
023
for
stai
nles
s st
eel p
ipe.
8. V
isua
l exa
min
atio
n in
acc
orda
nce
with
the
requ
irem
ents
of 0
C12
,T
able
1. B
end
test
or
Rad
iogr
aph
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith th
e re
quire
-m
ents
of 0
C12
, Tab
le 2
and
Ann
ex 0
, Fig
ures
7 a
nd 8
. Exc
ept a
ssp
ecifi
ed in
AW
S E
G4.
0, S
ectio
n 4.
2 P
erfo
rman
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion
PIP
E IN
CLI
NA
TIO
N F
IXE
D (
45' i
5')
AN
D N
OT
RO
TA
TE
D D
UR
ING
WE
LDIN
G
TE
ST
PO
SIT
ION
6G
a =
60°
min
imum
R =
3/1
6', +
1/4'
-1/
16'
= R
/2 m
axim
um
DE
TA
IL 'A
'Jo
int G
eom
etry
With
Bac
king
Figu
re 2
- SM
AW
, Sta
inle
ss S
teel
, Per
form
ance
Qua
lific
atio
n T
est,
6G P
ositi
on26
27
BE
ST
CO
PY
AV
AIL
AB
LE
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See
Det
ail '
A' a
ndN
otes
587
See
Not
es 2
& 3
45' ±
5'
PIP
E IN
CLI
NA
TIO
N F
IXE
D (
45' +
5')
AN
D N
OT
RO
TA
TE
D D
UR
ING
WE
LDIN
G
TE
ST
PO
SIT
ION
6G
a =
60°
min
imum
R =
3/1
6', +
1/4'
-1/
16'
= R
/2 m
axim
um
DE
TA
ILJo
int G
eom
etry
With
Bac
king
INC
HM
M
1/16
1.6
1/8
3.2
1/4
6.4
1/2
12.7
125
.4
Not
es:
1. D
uplic
ate
perf
orm
ance
qua
lific
atio
n te
sts
are
not r
equi
red
ifw
elde
r is
test
ed u
nder
AW
S O
C12
usi
ng th
e A
WS
QC
7 op
tion.
2. 2
1/2'
- 6
" 0
Sch
edul
e 40
M-1
/P-1
/S-1
car
bon
stee
l pip
e.P
ipe
diam
eter
opt
iona
l with
in r
ange
spe
cifie
d.3.
The
sta
ndar
d pi
pe g
roov
e te
st w
eidm
ent f
or p
erfo
rman
ce q
ualif
i-ca
tion
shal
l con
sist
of t
wo
pipe
sec
tions
, eac
h a
min
imum
of 3
in.
(76
mm
) lo
ng jo
ined
by
wel
ding
to m
ake
one
test
wei
dmen
t am
inim
um o
f 6 in
. (15
0 m
m)
long
.4.
With
bac
king
. Ref
er to
Det
ail.
A. B
acki
ng r
ing
to s
uit d
iam
eter
and
nom
inal
wal
l thi
ckne
ss o
f pip
e.5.
All
wel
ding
don
e in
pos
ition
.6.
All
part
s m
ay b
e m
echa
nica
lly c
ut o
r m
achi
ne O
FC
.
7. U
se W
PS
AW
S2-
2-G
MA
W .
8. V
isua
l exa
min
atio
n in
acc
orda
nce
with
the
requ
irem
ents
of 0
C12
,T
able
1. B
end
test
or
Rad
iogr
aph
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith th
e re
quire
-m
ents
of Q
C12
, Tab
le 2
and
Ann
ex D
, Fig
ures
7 a
nd 8
. Exc
ept a
ssp
ecifi
ed in
AW
S E
G4.
0, S
ectio
n 4.
2 P
erfo
rman
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion.
Figu
re 3
- G
MA
W-S
, Car
bon
Stee
l, Pe
rfor
man
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion
Tes
t,6G
Pos
ition
2829
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See
Det
ail '
A' a
ndN
otes
5 &
7
See
Not
es 2
& 3
PIP
E IN
CLI
NA
TIO
N F
IXE
D (
45 /5
') A
ND
NO
T R
OT
AT
ED
DU
RIN
G W
ELD
ING
30
TE
ST
PO
SIT
ION
6G
a= 6
0° 9
0°R
= 3
/16"
to 1
/4'
f = 3
/32'
±0'
DE
TA
IL le
- J
oint
Geo
met
ry W
ith B
acki
ng
INC
HM
M
1/16
1.6
1/8
3.2
1/4
6.4
1/2
12.7
125
.4
Not
es:
1. D
uplic
ate
perf
orm
ance
qua
lific
atio
n te
sts
are
not r
equi
red
ifw
elde
r is
test
ed u
nder
AW
S 0
C12
usi
ng th
e A
WS
007
opt
ion.
2. 2
1/2"
6" 0
Sch
edul
e 40
M-2
2/P
-22/
S-2
2 or
M-2
3/P
-23/
S-2
3al
umin
um p
ipe.
Pip
e di
amet
er a
nd m
ater
ial o
ptio
nal w
ithin
ran
ge
spec
ified
.3.
The
sta
ndar
d pi
pe g
roov
e te
st w
eldm
ent f
or p
erfo
rman
ce q
ualif
i-ca
tion
shal
l con
sist
of t
wo
pipe
sec
tions
, eac
h a
min
imum
of 3
in.
(76
mm
) lo
ng jo
ined
by
wel
ding
to m
ake
one
test
wel
dmen
t am
inim
um o
f 6 in
. (15
0 m
m)
long
.4.
With
bac
king
. Ref
er to
Det
ail.
'K. B
acki
ng r
ing
to s
uit d
iam
eter
and
nom
inal
wal
l thi
ckne
ss o
f pip
e.5.
All
wel
ding
don
e in
pos
ition
.6.
All
part
s m
ay b
e m
echa
nica
lly c
ut o
r m
achi
ne P
AC
.7.
For
M-2
2/P
-22/
S-2
2 us
e W
PS
AW
S3
GM
AW
-P-1
.F
or M
-23/
P-2
3/S
-23
use
WP
S A
WS
3 G
MA
W-P
-2.
8. V
isua
l exa
min
atio
n in
acc
orda
nce
with
the
requ
irem
ents
of 0
C12
,T
able
1. B
end
test
or
Rad
iogr
aph
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith th
e re
quire
-m
ents
of 0
C12
, Tab
le 2
and
Ann
ex D
, Fig
ures
7 a
nd 8
. Exc
ept a
ssp
ecifi
ed in
AW
S E
G4.
0, S
ectio
n 4.
2 P
erfo
rman
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion.
Figu
re 4
-G
MA
W-P
, Alu
min
um, P
erfo
rman
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion
Tes
t,6G
Pos
ition
31
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t:.) 9
32
See
Det
ail '
A' a
ndN
otes
5 &
7
See
Not
es 2
& 3
45' t
5'
PIP
E IN
CLI
NA
TIO
N F
IXE
D (
45' ±
5')
AN
D N
OT
RO
TA
TE
D D
UR
ING
WE
LDIN
G
TE
ST
PO
SIT
ION
6G
a =
60°
min
imum
R =
3/1
6", +
1/4'
-1/
16"
f = R
/2 m
axim
um
DE
TA
IL "
A"
- Jo
int G
eom
etry
With
Bac
king
INC
HM
M
1/16
1.6
1/8
3.2
1/4
6.4
1/2
12.7
125
.4
Not
es:
1. D
uplic
ate
perf
orm
ance
qua
lific
atio
n te
sts
are
not r
equi
red
ifw
elde
r is
test
ed u
nder
AW
S Q
C12
usi
ng th
e A
WS
QC
7 op
tion.
2. 2
1/2'
- 6
' 0 S
ched
ule
40 M
-1/P
-1/S
-1 c
arbo
n st
eel p
ipe.
Pip
e di
amet
er o
ptio
nal w
ithin
ran
ge s
peci
fied.
3. T
he s
tand
ard
pipe
gro
ove
test
wel
dmen
t for
per
form
ance
qua
lifi-
catio
n sh
all c
onsi
st o
f tw
o pi
pe s
ectio
ns, e
ach
a m
inim
um o
f 3 in
.(7
6 m
m)
long
join
ed b
y w
eldi
ng to
mak
e on
e te
st w
eldm
ent a
min
imum
of 6
in. (
150
mm
) lo
ng.
4. W
ith b
acki
ng. R
efer
to D
etai
l. 'A
'. B
acki
ng r
ing
to s
uit d
iam
eter
and
nom
inal
wal
l thi
ckne
ss o
f pip
e.5.
All
wel
ding
don
e in
pos
ition
.6.
All
part
s m
ay b
e m
echa
nica
lly c
ut o
r m
achi
ne O
FC
.7.
For
FC
AW
-S u
se W
PS
AN
SI/A
WS
B2.
1-02
7.F
or F
CA
W-G
use
WP
S A
NS
I/AW
S B
2.1-
020.
8. V
isua
l exa
min
atio
n in
acc
orda
nce
with
the
requ
irem
ents
of 0
C12
,T
able
1. B
end
test
or
Rad
iogr
aph
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith th
e re
quire
-m
ents
of Q
C12
, Tab
le 2
and
Ann
ex D
, Fig
ures
7 a
nd 8
. Exc
ept a
ssp
ecifi
ed in
AW
S E
G4.
0, S
ectio
n 4.
2 P
erfo
rman
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion.
Figu
re 5
- FC
AW
-S, F
CA
W-G
, Per
form
ance
Qua
lific
atio
n T
est,
6G P
ositi
on33
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34
See
Det
ail '
A' a
nd
Not
es 6
& 8
See
Not
es 2
& 4
*40
RO
UN
D T
UB
ING
OR
PIP
E IN
CLI
NA
TIO
N F
IXE
D (
45' ±
5')
AN
D N
OT
RO
TA
TE
D D
UR
ING
WE
LDIN
G
TE
ST
PO
SIT
ION
6G
R =
T/2
(m
inim
um)
T (
max
imum
)=
0.0
5'0.
120'
.
Det
ail d
ir w
ithou
t bac
king
INC
HM
M
1/16
1.6
1/8
3.2
1/4
6.4
1/2
12.7
125
.4
Not
es:
1. D
uplic
ate
perf
orm
ance
qua
lific
atio
n te
sts
are
not r
equi
red
if w
elde
ris
test
edun
der
AW
S 0
C12
usi
ng A
WS
007
opt
ion.
2. 2
1/2
' 0 c
arbo
n st
eel,
stai
nles
s st
eel a
nd a
lum
inum
rou
nd tu
bing
(0.
05'
- 0.
14'.
wal
l thi
ckne
ss)
or S
ched
ule
40 (
alum
inum
or
carb
on s
teel
)or
10S
pip
e (0
.120
'w
all t
hick
ness
). R
ound
tubi
ng d
iam
eter
and
wal
l thi
ckne
ss o
ptio
nal w
ithin
rang
e sp
ecifi
ed. P
ipe
Sch
edul
e op
tiona
l acc
ordi
ng to
mat
eria
l req
uire
men
ts.
3. R
ound
tubi
ng o
r pi
pe w
all t
hick
ness
gre
ater
than
0.0
625'
cha
mfe
r bo
thpi
pese
ctio
ns to
form
V-g
roov
e. R
ound
tubi
ng le
ss th
an o
r eq
ual t
o 0.
0625
' wal
lth
ickn
ess
use
Squ
are-
groo
ve.
4. T
he s
tand
ard
pipe
gro
ove
test
wel
dmen
t for
per
form
ance
qua
lific
atio
n sh
all
cons
ist o
f tw
o pi
pe s
ectio
ns, e
ach
a m
inim
um o
f 3 in
. (76
mm
) lo
ng jo
ined
by w
eldi
ng to
mak
e on
e te
st w
eldm
ent a
min
imum
of 6
in. (
150
mm
) lo
ng.
5. W
ithou
t bac
king
. Ref
er to
Det
ail '
A%
Roo
t shi
eldi
ng r
equi
red.
Con
sum
able
inse
rt r
equi
red
for
one
stai
nles
s st
eel t
est.
Con
sum
able
inse
rtty
pe o
ptio
nal.
6. A
ll w
eldi
ng d
one
in p
ositi
on.
7. P
arts
may
be
mec
hani
cally
cut
, mac
hine
OF
C o
r m
achi
ne P
AC
.8.
For
car
bon
stee
l use
WP
S A
NS
I/AW
S B
2.1.
008.
For
sta
inle
ss s
teel
use
WP
S A
NS
I/AW
S 6
2.1.
009,
AN
SI/A
WS
B2.
1.01
0,A
WS
3GT
AW
-1, o
r A
WS
3GT
AW
-2.
For
alu
min
um u
se W
PS
AW
S2-
1-G
TA
W o
r A
WS
2-1.
1-G
TA
W.
9. V
isua
l exa
min
atio
n in
acc
orda
nce
with
the
requ
irem
ents
of Q
C12
,T
able
1. B
end
test
or
Rad
iogr
aph
in a
ccor
danc
e w
ith th
e re
quire
men
ts o
fQ
C12
, Tab
le 2
and
Ann
ex D
, Fig
ures
7 a
nd 8
. Exc
ept a
s sp
ecifi
ed in
AW
SE
G4.
0, S
ectio
n 4.
2 P
erfo
rman
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion.
Figu
re 6
- G
TA
W P
erfo
rman
ce Q
ualif
icat
ion
Tes
t,6G
Pos
ition
35
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Top of pipe5G or 6G
RootFace bendbend
Root Face
bend bend
Figure 7 - SMAW Test Pipe Specimen Location
-22-
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r-- 6 MIN (SEE NOTE 1) 1
NOTE 2 NOTE 3
Notes:1. A longer specimen length may be necessary.2. These edges may be oxygen-cut and may or may not be machined.3. The weld reinforcement, and any backing, shall be removed
flush with the surface of the specimen.4. Cut surfaces shall be smooth and parallel.
RADIUS 1/8 MAX
in. I mm
1/8 l 3
3/8 I 10
38
6 I 150
1-1/2
Figure 8 - Face- and Root-Bend Specimens
-23-
37
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1-1/8
1/4
TAPPED HOLE TO SUITTESTING MACHINE
AS REQUIRED
3-7/8
3/4
AS REQUIRED
PLUNGER MEMBER1-1/2
\
TV
SO
T1
SHOULDER HARDENEDAND GREASED I 3/4
3/4
3/4
5-1/4
4 -1/2
R =3/4
1/2
in. I mm
1/16 j 1.5
1/8 i 3.01/4
j6.5
1/2 12.53/4 19.0
1-1/8 28.52 51.0
1-1/8 3 76.03-7/8 I 98.56-3/4 171.57-1/2 190.5
6.3/4 9 228.5
1/8
/ '
3/4
DIEMEMBER
3/4 J 2 -3/8 1-3/1671/2
9
Figure 9 - Typical Guided-Bend Test Fixture
-24-38
'HARDENED ROLLERS1-1/2 in. INDIAMETER MAY BESUBSTITUTED FORJIG SHOULDERS
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3/8
ROLLER ANYDIAMETER
7/16
in. MT
3/8 10 1-1/2
7/16 11
3/4 19WELD
1-1/2 38 V 3/4
Figure 10 - Alternative Wrap Around Bend Test Fixture
-25-
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