A simplified version of that table is given below.
Asme section 9 welder qualifications.
A welder shall be requalified whenever a change is made in one or more of the essential variables listed for.
Thickness range for performance qualification welder qualification test.
When reviewing customer specifications and statements of work we generally see either the american welding society aws b2 1 specification for welding procedure and performance qualification or the american society of mechanical engineers asme boiler and pressure vessel b pv code section ix qualification standard for welding and brazing procedures welders brazers and welding and brazing operators referenced as the technical.
Asme sec ix welding procedure and performance qualification.
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Welding qualifications to asme 9 are for use with the asme boiler and pressure vessel code or the asme pipework codes.
For limitation of positions for welder qualification test wqt one can refer table qw 461 9 of asme section ix.
For welding procedure qualification asme ix does not regard pipe diameter as an essential variable and thus procedure qualification testing using a particular pipe diameter will qualify pipe of any other diameter.
Also qw 211 states that qualification in plate also qualifies for pipe welding and vice versa.
Following the discussion in part 1.
The asme boiler and pressure vessel code embraces its own qa system which revolves around satisfying the rules of the code.
Asme section ix welding qualifications is a guide to the requirements of the asme boiler and pressure vessel code section ix welding and brazing qualifications.
Please note that there is a slight difference in aws d1 1 for qualification in all positions the welder needs to weld in 3g and 4g positions only.
The preface of section ix contains an informative historical perspective on the development of the.
Welder qualifications and the asme code.
1 essential variable qw 351 for welder.
For use with any other code or standard agreement between all contracting parties should be obtained.
Asme section ix requirements relate to the qualification of welders welding operators brazers and brazing operators and the procedures used in welding and brazing.
This can be found in table qw 452 1 b of asme bpvc section ix.
Asme bpvc section ix has provided guidelines for the thickness range up to which a welder can weld.