topics covered in this pre test briefing: asme section ix code weld test specifications visual...

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS

PRE TEST BRIEFING:

•ASME SECTION IX CODE

•WELD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

•VISUAL INSPECTIONS

•SAFETY IN WELDING

INTRODUCEthe

AUTHORIZED TESTING

REPRESENTATIVESto the

PARTICIPATING MEMBER WELDERS

•THE SUPERVISING MANUFACTURER / CONTRACTOR IS HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TESTING EVENT, WITNESS HOLD POINT INSPECTIONS, SIGN TEST DOCUMENTS AND CONTINUITY UPDATES.•THE AUTHORIZED TESTING REPRESENTATIVES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING THE VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE TEST ASSEMBLIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APLICABLE TEST SPECIFICAIONS AND ASME CODE SECTION IX.•THE MANUFACTURER / CONTRACTOR PARTICIPATING IN THE WELDER TESTING EVENT MUST HAVE THEIR OWN QUALIFIED WELDING PROCEDURES THAT MATCH THE UA WCP PROCEDURES.

Whenever a welder is tested, there shall be a NCPWB member contractor present in the facility where the test coupon will be

welded. This person shall be a regular paid employee of a NCPWB contractor. This contractor shall work together with

the UA Authorized Testing Representative (ATR) in administering the test.

ROLL CALL OF WELDERSCOLLECT ID AND UNION

CARDUPDATE PHOTOGRAPHS

TEST SPECS / INSPECTION REPORT

TIME LIMITSTIME LIMITSFOR WELD TEST

ARE LOCATEDON THE UA WELD

TEST SPECIFICATIONSHEETS HANDEDOUT DURING THE

WELDER BRIEFING.

GRINDING ON THE WELD TEST COUPONS NEEDS TO BE STRICTLY

LIMITED!!!!

EXCESSIVE AND PROLONGED GRINDING IS AN INDICATION THAT THE WELDER LACKS THE NECESSARY SKILL TO MAKE AN ACCEPTABLE WELD AND THIS WOULD BE JUSTIFICATION FOR

THE ATR TO TERMINATE THE WELDER’S TEST.

- You may GRIND to prep your tacks, you may GRIND a 6010 root pass, and you may GRIND starts and stops ONLY for a tie in!!!

- NO GRINDING OR FILING on the final weld is allowed, especially to blend undercut.

- GRINDING is NOT allowed for removing as welded material, sculpting, shaping, blending or making repairs of any sort.

- The WELD must be judged in the as welded condition, per UA Weld Test Specifications..

(GRINDING STARTS & STOPS OK)

(NO GRINDING ON COMPLETED WELD)

- Tolerances for mismatch can be found in the UA Weld Test Specifications.

- Angle iron for fit up is available.

- The ATR will stop the testing event due to excessive mismatch.

LENGTH, LOCATION AND LIMITS.

INSTALL 3 OR 4

TACK WELDSNOT GREATER

THAN ½”IN LENGTH

Per UA Weld Test Specifications

- TACK LOCATIONS AT 12:00 AND 6:00 INSURE UPWARD OR DOWNHILL WELDING PROGRESSION.

WELDPROGRESSION

IS AN ESSENTIAL VARIABLE

THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED.

•INSTALL YOUR TACK WELDS OUT OF POSITION

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•PREPARE YOUR TACK WELDS OUT OF POSITION

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•CLEAN YOUR TACK WELDS INSIDE AND OUT__________________________________________

•INSTALL YOUR COUPON IN THE TEST STANDIN THE 6-G POSITION

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•STOP AND CALL FOR INSPECTION

6-G Fixed Position Welding RELEASING

THE CLAMP,

SPINNING,

ROTATING,

CHANGINGELEVATIONOR ANGLE

V O I D STHE TEST

AND YOU WILL

BE STOPPED

AT THAT POINT,

BY THEAUTHORIZIED

TESTINGREP.

TACK WELD INSPECTION FIT UP INSPECTION

INSTALL THE ( T ) STAMP

DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT THE “T” STAMP

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VERIFY MARKING OF THE TEST ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

ON THE TEST ASSEMBLY

ROOT PASS INSPECTIONINSPECT THE ROOT INSIDE & OUT

FINAL INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE WELD INSIDE AND OUT

The completed test assembly shall be visually examined over the entire circumference, inside and outside, showing complete joint penetration with complete fusion of weld metal and base metal (no concavity); and shall be uniform and free of cracks, incomplete fusion, incomplete penetration, porosity, slag and undercut (not to exceed 1/32”)

Undercut is not to exceed 1/32”

- DO NOT file or grind on the completed test coupon.- DO NOT remove coupon from the holding clamp.- Power brush cleaning is allowed.

ARC MARKS OR ARC STRIKES OUTSIDE OF THE

WELD ZONE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!

QW-301.1 Intent of Test:

The performance qualification test are

intended to determine the ability of welders and

welding operators to make sounds welds.

DO NOT WELD OR GRINDON THE COMPFAB STANDS.USE THE CLAMP TO SECURE YOUR COUPON FOR TESTING.

- CONTINUITY IS THE WELDERS RESPONSIBILITY.

- WELDER CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRE EVERY SIX MONTHS.

- 2008 CODE CHANGES REQUIRE A CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO SIGN OFF ON ALL CONTINUITY.

- A.T.R.’S CAN NO LONGER GRANT CONTINUITY AT THE JATT / A.T.F. WITHOUT A CONTRACTOR PRESENT. BOTH A.T.R. AND CONTRACTOR SIGNATURES ARE NEEDED.

- Filler materials and the coupon used have no bearing on the renewal of the

expired cert. - Example: By passing a UA-63, your UA-21 is renewed and you now have a new

certification.- Make your test count, do not duplicate

tests if you have the ability / skill in another process.

•KEEP SAFETY GLASSES ON AT ALL TIMES.

•SHARPEN TUNGSTEN ON APPROVED TOOLS.

•USE DRY GLOVES.

•USE FUME REMOVAL.

•GOOD WORKING HOOD.

•DON’T WELD OR WORK WITH ANY EQUIPMENT THAT IS DAMAGED, NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.

•USE THE PROPER P.P.E. REQUIRED DURING TEST.

Brothers and Sisters,

Soon as we get out in the shop go to the counter, get your test coupon and

filler.

!!!!SET YOUR HEAT ON SCRAP!!!!

AND REMEMBER,

ONLY A.T.R.’S ARE ALLOWED IN LOCK UP

ENTERING THE LOCK UP VOIDS YOUR TEST.

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