Plate Thumb Print Report Example

Name (Block capitals) Joe BLOGGS

Code used BW/VI/00
Welding position Flat 1G/PA

Note: all dimensions in mm

Signature Joe Bloggs

Welding process MMA (SMAW)

Test piece identification Example 1

Joint type Single V Butt

Length & thickness L=300mm t = 12.5mm

Date 16/07/0

Plate Sample Cap

Welding Process MMA (SMAW)

Slag
Inclusion
L= 10,W=4

Cap Undercut
25 Intermittent
L= 15 ,D= 1.0 max

Cap Undercut
Intermittent
15 L= 30,D= 1.6

50

Cluster
Porosity
L=5 w = 3

100

Lack of
sidewall fusion
160
L= 10

Cap Undercut
Intermittent
L= 15 ,D= 1.0 max

200 Arc Strike

10

15
Note: All dimension in mm
Spatter and surface slag requires removal, arc strikes require grind smooth and check with MT
Poor cap profile full weld length
Linear misalignment full weld length D = 1.0 max

Final Report
After you have completed your thumb print report sketch of
your test plate the next step is to complete your final report
again the report must be completed in ink (no pencil).

The report must be completed to your thumb print sketch,

do not leave any boxes empty, every box must be
completed or dashed out. You must also make any
comments you feel are necessary regarding any defects
observed.
The report form used in CSWIP will look like the following
example.

Print full name : Joe Bloggs

Plate identification : Example 1
Defect type

Reinforcement (Height)
Reinforcement (App)
Incomplete filling
Inadequate weld width
Slag inclusions
Undercut
Surface porosity
Cracks
Lack of fusion

Arc strikes
Mechanical damage
Laps/Laminations
Misalignment

Pipe/plate

Accumulative

Maximum

section no

Total

Table

A-C

L= 10 , D = 3.0

2.0

Accept/Reject

Rejected