mm 0784265 OSLL4L4 771 mm AWS D3.6M:1999 An American National Standard Specification for Underwater Welding TE Ree ANSImm 0784265 0512415 638 a Key Words— Underwater welding, dry spot AWS D3.6M:1999 welding, habitat welding, one An American National Standard atmosphere welding, wet welding, hyperbaric welding Approved by American National Standards Institute April 14, 1999 Specification for Underwater Welding Supersedes ANSUAWS D3.6-93 Prepared by AWS Committee on Welding in Marine Construction, ‘Subcommittee on Underwater Welding, Under the Direction of AWS Technical Activities Committee Approved by AWS Board of Directors Abstract ‘This specification covers the requirements for welding structures or components under the surface of water, ‘welding in both dry and wet environments. Sections 1 through 6 constitute the general requirements for underwater weld- ing while sections 7 through 10 contain the special requirements applicable to four individual classes of weld: ‘Class A—Comparable to above-water welding (Class B—For less critical applications ‘Class C—Where load bearing is not a primary consideration, ‘Class O—To meet the requirements of another designated code or specification American Welding Society 550 NW. Leleune Road, Miami, Florida 33126m™ 0784265 OSL2416 S74 mm Statement on Use of AWS Standards All standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the American Welding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the Ameri- can National Standards Institute. 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Sheppard Management Systems Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Avondale Industries, Incorporated ‘American Welding Society Oxylance Corporation ‘TRW Nelson Studs Welding Division Maine Maritime Academy R&D Consultants Oregon Graduate Institute Consultant Global Divers ABS Americas ‘The ESAB Group Stlot Comex Seaway Limited ‘A.W. Johnson and Associates Ingalls Shipbuilding Company General Dynamics/Quincy ‘Naval Sea Systems Command Machinists Incorporated TRW—Nelson Division ‘Tacoma Boatbuilding Company Newport News Shipbuilding Tui State Steel Consteuction, Incorporated AWS D3B Subcommittee on Underwater Welding R. D. Holdsworth, Chair EL. Von Rosenberg, Ist Vice Chair PT. Delaune, Jr, 2nd Vice Chair L. P. Connor, Secretary .L. Anderson °K. Berard +B. Brown G.M.Cain J. Couch S.T Cullen F Dyhrkopp J. Grantham *A. Griggel CE. Grubbs A. Harjo S. Ibarra, Jr *R. Indepski E. Klein “Advisor Management Systems Technology Materials and Welding Technology Dyn McDermott Corporation ‘American Welding Society Sonsub International, Incorporated ‘American Oilfield Divers ‘Thistle Well Services Limited Oxylance Corporation Oceaneering International USS. Navy Underwater Construction Team Minerals Management Service Welding and Joining Management Group Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Global Divers and Contractors J. Ray McDermott, Incorporated Amoco Corporation ‘The Unversal Diver Cal Dive Internationalmm 078425 0513418 347 a AWS D3B Subcommittee on Underwater Welding (Continued) *V. Kononenko *K. Masubuchi “D. McKay R. Murray D. Ogden JE. O'Sullivan 1. Pachniuk “TLL. Payne T.J. Reynolds L. R. Rowland WWSt Cnt J. Steinmetz EL. Stonum JM, Sturrock P. Szelagowski E. D. Waguespack PD. Watson T.C. West B.J. Wood ‘Aavieor E. 0, Paton Electric Welding Institute Massachusets Institute of Technology kts Naval Diving & Salvage Training Center College of Oceaneering PP & L Incorporated Pachaiuk Welding Consultants Services Global Divers and Contractors Shell Offshore, Incorporated NASA, John C. Stennis Space Center Marine Technology Services Project Consulting Services Mobil Technology Company GKSS Research Center Chevron Petroleum Technology Company Southwest Research Institute Welding Engineering Services Mobil Research and Developmentmm 0784265 0511419 283 om Foreword (This Foreword is not a part of AWS D3.6M:1999, Specification for Underwater Welding, but is included for infor- ‘mation only.) In 1975, the AWS Committee on Marine Construction requested the Subcommittee on Underwater Welding to estab- lish a standard reflecting state-of-the-art technology relative to underwater welding. The first edition of the specification ‘was published in 1983, with subsequent editions issued in 1989 and 1993. This current edition is presented in the same format as the 1993 edition except thatthe SI units of measure are the standard. The U.S. Customary Units are approximate and for information only. Sections 1 through 6 constitute the gen- ‘eral requirements applicable to all classes of underwater welds, Sections 7 through 10 contain unique requirements ap- plicable to each class. Initially applied as a means of temporary repair for damaged steel-hulled vessels, underwater welding has evolved into an accepted method of construction and repair of engineered structures. Recent applications include engineered re- pair and alteration of off-shore structures, submerged marine pipelines, underwater port facilities and nuclear power plant components ‘There ae five basic methods of underwater welding currently in use: (1) Welding in a pressure vessel in which the pressure is reduced to approximately one atmosphere, independent of depth, (Dry welding at one atmosphere) (2) Welding at ambient pressure ina large chamber from which water has been displaced in an atmosphere such that the welder/diver does not work in diving equipment. (Dry welding ina habitat) (3) Welding at ambient pressure in a simple open-bottomed dry chamber that accommodates, as a minimum, the hhead and shoulders ofthe welder/ diver in full diving equipment. (Dry chamber welding) (4) Welding at ambient pressure in a small, transparent, gas-filled enclosure with the welder/diver outside inthe water. (Dy spot welding) () Welding at ambient pressure with the welder/diver in the water without any mechanical barrier between the water and the welding arc. (Wet welding) 'No sharp distinction exists between these methods; intermediate degrees of weldment and welder protection from the ‘water ar in use. Metal-transfer characteristics, solidification behavior, weld appearance, mechanical properties, and other characteristics can vary with pressure, and each method of welding may differ from its usual behavior with con- ventional surface welding. Special quality requitements and inspection procedures must be established for underwater welds because ofthe altered environment and accessibility. This document is intended to define the important variables associated with underwater welding and to describe welding and inspection procedures so that work of a known quality level can be conveniently specified Four weld classes (A, B, C, and O) are specified herein, They encompass the range of quality and properties currently produced by application of the various methods. Each weld class defines a set of criteria for weldment properties that must be established during qualification, and a set of weld soundness requirements that are to be verified during con- struction. Welds in each class must meet all the criteria specified for that class. This specification does not address the selection ofthe clas that meets the service requirements ofa particular application. The selection of the class of weld to be provided is to be prescribed by the customer. ‘Comments and suggestions for the improvement ofthis standard are welcome. They should be addressed to the See- retary, Subcommittee on Underwater Welding, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126. Official interpretations of any ofthe technical requirements of this standard may be obtained by sending a request, writing, to the Managing Director, Technical Services at the American Welding Society. A formal reply willbe issued after it has been reviewed by the appropriate personnel following established procedures.mm 0784265 0521420 TTS a Table of Contents Personnel. Foreword ... List of Tables... List of Figures. List of Forms . 1. General Provisions. 1.1 Scope. 12. References, 1.3 Purpose. 1.4 Application, 1.5 Base Metals 1.6 Welding Process 17. Definitions... : 1.8 Welding and NDE Symbols. 1.9 Safety and Health 1.10 Standard Units of Measure 2. Classification and Design of Welded Connections. 2.1 Classification of Welds 2.2 Design 3. Workmanship... BAL General evn 3.2 Base Metal Preparation. 3.3. Assembly . 3.4 Confirmation Weld. 3.5 Dimensional Tolerances... 3.6 Weld Profiles... — 3.7. Tack Welds and Temporary Welds. 3.8 Repairs. 3.9. Peening, 3.10 Are Strikes 3.11 Weld Cleaning... 4. Technique... 4.1 Filler Metal —— 4.2 Measurement of Variable Conditions 4.3, Weld Temperature Control. 5. Qualification. Part |General Requitements .x.nnnsnnnnnnn 5.1 Approved Procedure... ul 5.2. Previous Qualification u 5.3. Performance Qualification u 5.4 Qualification Responsibility "Mm 0784265 0532421 931 Part II—Procedure Qualification. 5.5. Limitation of Variables .. 5.6. Procedure Qualification Variables. 5.7 Types of Tests = 58 Position of Test Welds. 5.9 Joint Configuration . 5.10 Test Specimens: Number and Type... ‘5.11 Preparation and Testing of Specimens... 5.12 Test Results Required 5.13 Supplemental Requirements 5.14 Records... Part Welder Qualification 5.15 General 5.16 Limitations of Variable. 5.17 Qualification Tests Required... 5.18 Method of Testing... 5.19 Test Results Required 5.20 Retests... 5.21 Period of Effectiveness 5.22 Records 6. Inspection art I—General Requirements. 6.1 General 6.2. Inspection of Materials 6.3. Inspection of Equipment. : 64 Verification of Procedure and Performance Qualification. 6.5. Inspection of Work and Records. 6.6 Obligations of Contractor... 6.7 Inspection Methods... 68 Inspection Personnel Qualification. art {I—Visual 69 General 6.10 Procedure Part Il1—Radiographic Examination, 6.11 General ns 6.12 Procedure Part 1V—Ultrasonic Examination 6.13 General 6.14 Procedure Part V—Magnetic Particle Examination. 6.15 General. 6.16 Procedure. Part VI—Eddy Current Examination 6.17 General 6.18 Procedure. 7. Class A Welds 7.1 Application... Part I—Procedure Qualification. 7.2. Testing Requirements...mm 07842b5 O5)]422 675 Ml 73 Groove Welds... 7a Fillet Welds Part Il—Welder Qualification 75. Testing Requirements... 7.6 Groove Welds. 77 Fillet Welds... Part Examination. 7.8 Examination Requirements. 79. Visual Acceptance Criteria. 7.10 Radiographic and Macroctch Test Acceptance Criteria, TAL Surface Examination Acceptance Criteria. 7.12 Ultrasonic Examination Acceptance Criter 8. Class B Welds... al Part I—Procedure Qualification. 8.2. Testing Requirements... 83 Groove Welds. 84 Fillet Welds Part Il—Welder Qualification 85. Testing Requirements 86 Groove Welds. 8.7. Fillet Welds.. Part 1ll—Examination 88 Examination Requirements 8.9 Visual Acceptance Criteria 8.10 Radiographic and Macroetch Test Acceptance Criteia... 8.11 Surface Examination Acceptance Criteria 9. Class C Welds 9.1 Application... Part Procedure Qualification. 9.2. Testing Requirements... 93. Groove Welds... 94 Fillet Welds... Part Il—Welder Qualification . 9.5. Testing Requirements, 9.6 Groove Welds... 9.7. Fillet Welds. Part 1l—Examination 9.8 Examination Requirements. 9.9 Visual Acceptance Criteria 9.10 Macroetch Test Acceptance Criteria 9.11 Surface Examination Acceptance Criteria. 10. Class O Weld... 89 10.1 Application. 89 Part |—Procedure Qualification su... 89 10.2 Testing Requirements, 10.3 Groove Welds... 10.4 Fillet Weldsmm 0764265 0532423 704 om Part Il—Welder Qualification 10.5 Requirements. Part IIl—Examination .. 10.6 Examination Requirements. 10.7 Acceptance Criteria... Annex A—Sample Welding Forms. Annex B—Terms and Definitions... ‘Annex C—Commentary on AWS D3.6M:1999, Specification for Underwater Welding . Annex D—Recommended Guidelines for Safety in Underwater Welding . Annex E—References. Annex F—Guidelines for Preparation of Technical Inquiries for AWS Technical Committees Index. AWS Marine Welding Document ListTable 5 52 53 Sa 55 36 aM 12 73 Bt 82 83 10.1 Figure 31 Su 52 33 sa 35 56 37 S.A 38 58A, 39 5.10 S.10A, Sal S.A 5.12 5.120 5.13 5.13A 5.14 S.4A S15 mm 0784265 0521424 G40 mm List of Tables Page No. Welding Variables—Dry Welding by Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Ate, Flux Cored Are, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Plasma Arc Welding Processes, ‘Welding Variables —Wet Welding by Shielded Metal Arc or Flux Cored Arc Welding . Depth Limitations for Qualification Welding Procedure Qualification—Type and Position Positions for Welder Qualification. Pipe Diameter Groups for Welder Qual Weld Procedure Qualification—Number and Type of Test Specimens for Class A Welds... ‘Mechanical Test Acceptance Criteria for Class A Welds Welder Performance Qualification—Number and Type of Test Specimens for Class A Welds.. Weld Procedure Qualification—Number and Type of Test Specimens for Class B Welds.. Welder Performance Qualification—Mechanical Test Acceptance Criteria for Class B Welds Welder Performance Qualification—Number and Type of Test Specimens for Class O Welds... Weld Procedure Qualification—Number and Type of Test Specimens for Class © Welds. List of Figures Tolerances in Assembly of Groove Weld Butt Joints—Dry Welding, Positions of Groove Welds. . Positions of Fillet Welds .. Positions of Test Plates for Groove Welds... Positions of Test Pipe or Tubing for Groove Welds. Positions of Test Plates for Fillet Welds Positions of Test Pipes for Fillet Welds .. Reduced Section Tension Specimens... Reduced Section Tension Specimens, Fillet Weld Break and Macrocich Test Specimens... Fillet Weld Break and Macroetch Test Specimens. Lap Joint Fillet Macroetch Test Assembly and Specimen Location Face- and Root-Bend Specimens — Face- and Root-Bend Specimens... Side-Bend Specimens Side-Bend Specimens Bend Test Jigs Bend Test Jigs... All-Weld-Metal Tension and Impact Specimen Test Plate Design and Specimen Locations. Alb. ld-Metal Tension and Impact Specimen Test Pate Design and Spesimen Loeutons All-Weld-Metal Test Specimen Design. o ‘All-Weld-Metal Test Specimen Design... Location of Charpy V-Notch Impact Test Specimens in Test Weldmm o7842b5 0511425 587 mm 5.16 Fillet Weld Shear Strength Specimens—Longitudinal from Plate 5.16A Fillet Weld Shear Strength Specimens—Longitudinal from Plate 5.17 _ Fillet Weld Shear Strength Specimens—Transverse from Plate. S.17A Fillet Weld Shear Strength Specimens—Transverse from Plate 5.18 Transverse Weld Shear Strength Test Coupon for Pipe 5.18A Transverse Weld Shea Strength Test Coupon fr Pipe 5.19 Bridge Bend Test. a 6.1 Ultrasonic Scanning Techniques. 62 Discontinuity Evaluatior Cn 7.1 Location and Type of Test Specimens on Welded Plate ‘Test Procedure Qualification Assembly, Class A Groove Welds... 7.18 Location and Type of Test Specimens on Welded Plate Test Procedure Qualification Assembly, Class A Groove Weld: 7.2 Location and Types of Test Speci ‘Class A Groove Welds in Pipe.. sen 7.3. Type and Location of Bend Test Specimens for Welder Qualification, Class A Groove Welds. nb 7.4 Test Assembly for T-, K-, and Y-Connections on Pipe or Square or Rectangular Tubing— Welding Procedure and Welder Performance Qualification, Class A Welds . 7.48 Test Assembly for T-, K-, and Y-Connections on Pipe or Square or Rectangular Tubing— ‘Welding Procedure and Welder Performance Qualification, Class A Welds .. 7.8 Acceptable and Unacceptable Weld Profiles for Class A Welds. 7.6 Ultrasonic Inspection Acceptance Criteria 7.64 Ultrasonic Inspection Acceptance Criteria 8.1 Location and Types of Specimens on Welded Plate Tes Procedure Qualification Assembly, ens on Welded Pipe Test Procedure Qualification Assembly, Class B Groove Welds.. 15 8.1A Location and Types of Test Specimens on Welded Plate Test Procedure Qualification Assembly, Class B Groove Welds.. 76 82 Location and Types of Tex Specimens on Welded Pipe ‘Test Procedure Qualification Assembly, Class B Groove Welds in Pipe.. 83 Type and Location of Bend Test Specimens for Welder Qualification, Class B Groove Welds 8.4 Test Assembly for T-, K-, and Y-Connections on Pipe or Square or Rectangular Tubing— ‘Welding Procedure and Welder Performance Qualification, Class B Welds... 80 8.4A. Test Assembly for T-, K-, and Y-Connections on Pipe or Square or Rectangular Tubing — Welding Procedure and Welder Performance Qualification, Class B Welds. _ 80 85 Acceptable and Unacceptable Weld Profiles for Class B Welds, 82 9.1 Acceptable and Unacceptable Weld Profiles for Class € Welds. 36 List of Forms Form AL, Welding Procedure Specification—Wet Welding and Dry Hyperbaric Welding... A2. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)—Wet Welding Variables... A3. Procedure Qualification Test Record—Wet Underwater Welding. ‘AS. Welder or Welding Operator Performance Qualification Test Record—Wet Welding Process . AS. Procedure Qualification Record (POR}—Dry Hyperbaric Welding Variables a AG. Procedure Qualification Test Record—Dry Hyperbaric Underwater Welding, ‘AZ. Welde or Welding Operator Perfomance Qualifention Tex Reoors—Dry Welding Process. ‘A8, Ultrasonic Examination Report Form... oe : : ASA. Ultrasonic Examination Report Form.Mm 0784265 0521426 423 mw ‘AW D3.6M:1900 Specification for Underwater Welding 1. General Provisions 1.1 Scope ‘This specification covers underwater welding in both dry and wet environments. Operations required at the surface related to and in support of underwater welding are within the scope of this document, but welding above the surface is not. All provisions of this document apply ‘equally to new construction and to modification and re- pair of existing structures underwater. 1.2 References It shall be the responsibility of the Customer to spec- ify the appropriate editions of the standards referenced in this specification. The following documents are incorpo- rated by reference: ANSU/AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Welding, Braz- ing, and Nondestructive Testing ANSU/AWS A3.0, Standard Method for Standard Welding Terms and Definitions ANSI/AWS B4.0, Mechanical Testing of Welds ANSU/AWS DI.1, Siructural Welding Code—Steet API RP2X, Recommended Practice for Ultrasonic and ‘Magnetic Examination of Offshore Structural Fabri- ‘cation and Guidelines for Qualification of Technicians ASTM A 370, Standard Methods and Definitions for ‘Mechanical Testing of Steel Products: ASTM E92, Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials ASTM E 164, Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Contact Examination of Weldments ASTM E 165, Standard Test Method for Liquid Pene- ‘rant Examination ASTM E 309, Standard Practice for Eddy-Current Ex- ‘amination of Steel Tubular Products using Magnetic Saturation ASTM E 340, Standard Test Method for Macroetching ‘Metals and Alloys ASTM E 426, Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products Austenitic Stainless Steel and Simi- lar Alloys ASTM E 709, Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination ASTM E 1219, Standard Test Method for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Examination Using the Solvent- Removable Process ASTM E 1220, Standard Test Method for Visible Liquid Penetrant Examination Using the Solvent-Removable Process ASTM E 1416, Standard Test Method for Radioscopic Examination of Weldments ASTM E 1444, Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination 1SO 148, Steel—Charpy Impact Test (V-Notch) 1S 3452, Non-destructive Testing—Penetrant Inspec- tion—General Principles 180 4136, Fusion Welded Butt Joints in Steel—Trans- verse Tensile Test 10 4969, Stee!—Macroscopic Examination by Etching with Strong Mineral Acids 180 6892, Metallic Materials—Tensile Testing at Ambient Temperature 180 6947, Welds—Working Positions —Definitions of Angles of Slope and Rotation ISO 9304, Seamless and Welded (Except Submerged Arc Welded) Steel Tubes for Pressure Purposes—Eddy Current Testing for the Detection of Imperfections ISO/DIS 9015.2, Welding—Welded Joints in Metallic ‘Materials—Hardness Testing ISO/DIS 9016.2, Welding—Welded Joints in Metallic ‘Materials—Specimen Location and Notch Oriemta~ tion for Impact Tests QW-470, Etching Processes and Reagents (ASME B&PV Code Section IX) SNT-TC-1A, American Society for Nondestructive Test- ing, Recommended PracticeAWS 03.6M:1999 1.3 Purpose ‘This specification addresses fabrication and quality stan- dards for underwater welding. This document may be used in conjunction with other applicable codes or speci- fications for design, construction, ot repait. 1.4 Application 1.4.1 All references to the need for approval shall be in- terpreted to mean approval by a duly designated person acting for and in behalf of the Customer on all matters ‘within the scope of this specification. The Customer may designate an engineer, inspector or other(s) to act in the ‘Customer's behalf to assure that the requirements of this specification are fulfilled. The Customer should specify the authority of the authorized representatives. Hereinaf- ter, the term Customer shall be used to mean the patty ‘contracting for the work or the authorized representative. 1.4.2 In this specification, the term “shall” indicates a mandatory requirement and has the significance of ‘excluding the idea of discretion. The word “should” indi- cates a nonmandatory recommended practice. The word “may” implies no obligation and expresses liberty oF permission, 1.43 For Class O welds (see 2.1.7 and 5.6), conflicts be- tween referenced documents and this document shall be brought to the attention of the Customer for disposition. In general, the referenced documents may take prece dence in matters not affected by the underwater environ- ment. However, this document shall take precedence in ‘matters related to the underwater welding environment ‘and working conditions. 1.5 Base Metals 1.5.1 The base metals presently included under this spec ion are carbon, low alloy, and austenitic stainless steels commonly used in the fabrication of steel struc- tures. The weldability of the steel and the procedures for welding it shall be established by qualification. Each procedure is qualified based on the carbon content, car- bon equivalent, and strength of the base metal t0 be welded in production, Production welding on base metal of carbon equivalent or strength above that qualified shall require requalification of the procedure. (Carbon, equivalent shall not applicable to austenitic stainless’ steel base metals.) 1.5.2 This specification may be used for welding of other base metals. In such cases, applicability of specific re- quirements shall be determined by the Customer. mm 0784265 OSb1427 35T a GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.6 Welding Process 1.6.1 Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten are welding (GTAW), flux cored are welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), and shielded metal arc weld- ing (SMAW) ate the principal joining processes addressed by this specification. These processes may be used, pro- vvided the welding procedure is qualified in accordance ‘with all applicable requirements of this document. 1.6.2 Other welding processes may be used at the discre- tion of the Customer, provided the applicable qualifica- tion requirements of this specification are met. 1.7 Definitions “The welding terms used inthis specification shal be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest edition of ANSWVAWS A30, Standard Welding ‘Terms and Definitions, supplemented by Annex B of this. document (AWS D3.6M). 1.8 Welding and NDE Symbols Welding and examination symbols shall be those shown in ANSI/AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Weld- ing, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination. Special conditions shall be fully explained by added notes or details. 1.9 Safety and Health This document is not a safety standard and does not establish specific performance requirements for safety is- sues or procedures associated with diving or underwater welding, However, Annex D provides some guidance relative to safety in underwater welding and cutting. Ad- ditional pertinent welding safety information can be found in the documents referenced in Annex E. In addi- tion, manufacturer's safety literature on equipment and materials, as well as other pertinent documents, should bbe considered. Each contractor must determine indepen- dently whether the safety precautions contained in the referenced publications are adequate. 1.10 Standard Units of Measure ‘The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. United States Customary Units, shown paren- thetically, may be approximate and are for information.mm 0784265 0532428 295 mm ‘AWS 3.6M:1990 2. Classification and Design of Welded Connections 2.1 Classification of Welds 2A. A weld class specifies a level of serviceability and 4 Set of required properties, as defined by mechanical tests, surface appearance, and nondestructive examina- tion requirements, to which welds of a given class must conform, 2.1.2 In any solicitation for work, contract, or bid, the ‘Customer shall specify each weld class and any supple- ‘mentary requirements for the proposed work. All welds produced in accordance with this specification shall be made in accordance with a qualified welding procedure and shall meet the general requirements applicable to all weld classes specified in sections 1 through 6 and the unique requirements for one or more of the weld classes specified in this section. Each designated weld must ‘meet all the requirements for the weld class specified, 2.1.3 Toughness and hardness of weldments that are made underwater may be significantly different from those properties of similar weldments made above the surface. The Customer may specify supplemental re- quirements for any class of weld. 2.1.4 Class A Welds. Class A underwater welds are in- tended to be suitable for applications and design stresses ‘comparable to their conventional surface welding counter- parts by virtue of specifying comparable properties and testing requirements. The unique requirements for Class A welds are specified in section 7. Additional require- ‘ments may be appropriate for critical applications, and should be agreed to in advance and specified in the con- tract document. 2.1.5 Class B Welds. Class B underwater welds are in- ‘ended for less critical applications where lower ductility, moderate porosity, and other limited discontinuities can be tolerated. The unique requirements for Class B welds are specified in section 8. The suitability of a Class B weld for a particular application should be evaluated on a “Fitness for Purpose” ba 2.1.6 Class C Welds, Class C underwater welds need only satisfy lesser requirements than class A, B, and and are intended for applications where the load-bearing, function is not a primary consideration. The unique re- quirements for Class C welds are specified in section 9. Selection of a Class C weld shall include a determination that its use will not impair the integrity of the primary structure by creating fracture-initiation sites. 2.1.7 Class O Welds. Class 0 underwater welds must ‘meet the requirements of some designated code or speci- fication, as well as additional requirements, defined herein, to cope with the underwater welding environment and working conditions. The unique requirements for Class O welds are specified in section 10. The Customer shall specify the standard that applies to this class of weld. 2.2 Design ‘This specification does not address design consider- ations such as arrangement of parts or stress calculations. ‘The Customer shall determine the service conditions, the required performance level, and the appropriate design stress level. The Customer shall specify the weld class, inspection method, and acceptance critem™ 0784265 0521429 122 AWS 03.6M:1999 3. Workmanship 3.1 General [All welds produced in accordance with this specifica tion shall be examined using the criteria specified for the particular weld class. This requirement is met when the results of all required examinations are submitted to and accepted by the Customer. 3.2 Base Metal Preparation 3.2.1 Corrosion pits or other discontinuities that would adversely affect the integrity of the weld shall be re- paired. When repair by welding is required, the welding procedure shall be qualified to the specification requis ‘ments of S. Qualification for the weld class specified. ‘The repair procedure shall be submitted to the Customer for approval before weld repaie begins. The surfaces to be ‘welded and the surfaces adjacent to the weld shall be free from scale, paint, marine growth, ot other foreign matter. 3.2.2 In the repair of excessive discontinuities observed ‘on cut edges, such as entrapped slag, refractory inclu- sions, deoxidation products, porosity, or blow holes, the ‘amount of metal removed shall be the minimum neces- sary {0 eliminate the discontinuity, unless otherwise specified inthe repait procedure. 3.23 Laminations in plate edges may, with the approval of the Customer, be repaired by welding. The repair shall include complete removal of the lamination or removal ‘of metal to a distance equal to the lesser of half of the base-metal thickness or 10 mm (3/8 in.) from the original prepared edge, using a method described in the approved repair procedure. Welding shall be performed with pro- ‘cedures qualified for production welding or with proce {dures qualified specifically forthe repair. The Customer ied before repair commences 3.3 Assembly 331 Dry Welding 3.3.1.1 Tolerances for the weld preparation and joint {it-up shall be developed during welding procedure qual- ification, Alternatively, the tolerances given on Figure 3.1 may be applied to groove welds. In either case, the ‘qualified welding procedure shall define the limits Where icregularities prevent alignment or fit-up to limits identified in the qualified welding procedure, al- ternative methods may be used to achieve the limits, sub- ject to the Customer's approval. Welding procedures Utilized to achieve acceptable fit shall be qualified under the rules of this specification. ‘When the joint includes a backing bar, the separa between faying surfaces of butt joints landing on a back- ing shall not exceed 1.5 mm (1/16 in.). Where irregulari- ties prevent alignment or fi-up to limits qualified in the ‘welding procedure, the methods used to meet those limits shall be subject to the Customer's approval. Welding pro- cedures requited to achieve the correct fit are also re- quired to be qualified under the rules of this specification 3.3.1.2 The parts to be joined by fillet welds shall be brought into as close contact as practical, The root open- ing shall not exceed the maximum permitted by the qual- ified welding procedure. If the root opening cannot be closed to meet this tolerance, a suitable compensating, technique approved by the Customer shall be required. ‘Any increase in the size of the root opening beyond 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) shall require that the leg of the fillet ‘weld be increased by a similar amount. 3.3.2 Wet Welding, Joint assembly tolerances shall be ‘developed during welding procedure qualification. The assembly and fit-up tolerances shall be defined in the ‘qualified welding procedure and approved by the Cus- tomer prior to the start of production welding, 3.4 Confirmation Weld Unless otherwise specified by the Customer, the re- quirements of 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, and 3.4.4 apply. 3.4.1 General, Prior to production underwater welding, a Confirmation weld test shall be satisfactorily completed. ‘The confirmation weld shall be satisfactorily completedAWS 3.61990 ale J (Rs vi6in) (A) GROOVE WELD WITHOUT BACKING— NOT BACKGOUGED. tNoT. mm 0784265 0521430 944 mm WORKMANSHIP. \C rer Th xesam ans A-15mm(-116in) ) GROOVE WELD WITH BACKING— NOT BACKGOUGED 20" ery = f\/3 lle ne rsmmarena =3.0mm (- 18 n) (©) GROOVE WELD WITHOUT BACKING— BACKGOUGED Notes: @— groove angle F — root opening 1 — root ace ‘The groove configurations shown are fr lustration only. Figure 3.1—Tolerances in Assembly of Groove Weld Butt Joints—Dry Welding atthe job site and at the depth at which production weld- ing will take place. At least one confirmation weld, excluding automated welding, shall be satisfactorily ‘completed for each welding system to be used during production, The confirmation test weld shall be a fillet break weld conforming to the requirements of section 5.11.7 except that the length shall be a minimum of 200 mm (8 in.). Unless otherwise specified by the Cus- tomer, the requirements of 3.4.2, 3.4.3, and 3.4.4 apply. 3.4.2 Base Metals. The base metal for the confirmation ‘Weld should be 10 mm (3/8 in.) minimum thickness and carbon equivalent within 0.05 of the maximum CE of the base metal welded in production. 3.43 Position. Where the production weld is to be made in only one welding position, the confirmation weld shalt bbe made in that position. Where welding in more than ‘one position is necessary, the confirmation weld shall be ‘made in the position in production in which the majority ‘of welding will be done or as directed by the Customer. 3.4.4 Examination Requirements. Each confirmation ‘weld shall undergo visual inspection and fillet break te ing, except that Class C welds require only visual exami nation, Macroetch testing shall not be required. The test plate may be cut into smaller sections by any convenient means (e.g., oxygen-acetylene) to facilitate breaking, However, cutting shall not interfere with evaluation of the root pass start and stop. Acceptance criteria shall be as specified in sections 7, 8, 9, oF 10 for the class of weld, 3.5 Dimensional Tolerances ‘The sizes and lengths of welds shall not be smaller than those specified. Fillet weld sizes shall not exceedWORKMANSHIP the specified sizes by more than 25 percent or 3 mm (1/8 in.), whichever is greater. The lengths of the weld shall not exceed the specified length by more than 25 mm (1 in.) or 15 percent, whichever is greater, with- ‘out the Customer's approval. The location of welds shall not be changed without the approval of the Customer. 3.6 Weld Profiles {All welds must be neat and workmanlike in appear- ance and shall, asa minimum, meet the visual acceptance criteria for weld profiles as defined in Part III of sections 7 through 10 for Class A through O welds, respectively. 3.7 Tack Welds and Temporary Welds 3.7.1 All tack welds incorporated in the final weld shall be subject to the same qualification requirements and ac- ceptance criteria as the final welds. 3.7.2 The location and dimensions of temporary welds shall be subject to prior approval by the Customer. Tem- porary welds, including tack welds that are not inco porated in the final weld, shall be removed, unless otherwise permitted by the Customer. Removal of tem- porary welds shall be accomplished using a procedure that does not cause damage to the base metal. Temporary ‘welds not removed shall conform to the requirements of| this specification for the class of weld selected. 3.8 Repairs 3.8.1 The removal of weld metal or portions of the base metal shall be done by a method approved by the Cus- tomer, and in such a manner that the remaining weld ‘metal or base metal is not damaged. The surfaces shall be restored to a suitable condition before rewelding. 3.8.2 Flaws may be removed by grinding. The base- ‘metal thickness shall not be reduced below the required ‘minimum thickness. Ifthe required minimum base-metal Wm 0784265 0512432 680 om ‘AWS D3.6M:1990 thickness is violated, the thickness shall be restored by welding, using a qualified procedure. 3.8.3 Prior approval shall be obtained from the Customer for all corrections. The repaired or replaced weld shall be reinspected using the technique and acceptance criteria as originally specified. 3.8.4 The correction shall be in accordance with the orig- 1 welding procedure or with a procedure prepared spe- cifically for the repair, and qualified in accordance with this specification, 3.9 Peening ‘The root layer shall not be pened. Peening of subse- {quent beads shall be permitted only with prior approval of the Customer. Care shall be taken to prevent slag en- ‘rapment, overlap, or exacking of the welds. The cap or toe of a finished weld may be peened with a blunt instru- ‘ment, when approved by the Customer, but such peening shall be preceded by all required nondestructive exami- nation and followed by an additional examination using ‘magnetic particle methods, 3.10 Are Strikes Are strikes outside the area of permanent welds should be avoided on any base metal. Cracks or blem- ishes caused by arc strikes shall be ground to a smooth ‘contour under the restrictions stated in 3.8.2. 3.11 Weld Cleaning ‘After completion of a weld, the weldment surfaces shall be cleaned and prepared such that surface fini conditions will not interfere with inspections or nonde- structive examinations to be employed. Excessive slag and spatter shall be removed from the weld and adjacent base metal. Surface discontinuities which could mask weld defects shall be removed.4.1 Filler Metal 4.1.1 After filler metals are removed from their original package, they shall be protected or stored so that theit characteristics and welding properties are not adversely affected. Surface storage conditions shall conform to the filler metal manufacturer's recommended practice, or an alternate written procedure shall be submitted to the Cus- tomer for approval, 4.1.2 There shall be no addition or deletion of electrode coatings (e.g., waterproofing) from those used during ‘welding procedure qualification. 4.1.3 Methods of underwater transport and storage of filler metals shall be specified in the welding procedure. Mm 0784265 O5LL432 717 mm AWS 03.6M:1999 Technique 4.2 Measurement of Variable Conditions Effective means of verifying variables (such as weld- ing current, arc voltage, and shielding gas composition and flow rate) should be provided at the location under- water where the welding is to be performed. If not mea- sured at the weld location, provisions shall be made to ‘ensure that compensation has been made for the effects of the leads, ambient pressure, and other operating condi tions. Records of welding variables to be maintained dur- ing production shall be as specified by the Customer. 4.3 Weld Temperature Control Where weld temperature control is utilized during procedure qualification, the procedure qualification record shall state the required temperature range and the me at temperature. The method used for temperature ‘measurement and control and the maximum and mini- ‘mum heating and cooling rates at temperatures exceed- ing 260°C (500°F) shall be specified.Wm 0764265 0512433 653 mm AWS 03.6M:1990 5. Qualification PartI General Requirements 5.1 Approved Procedure 511-1 Procedure Specification, All welding shall be per- formed in accordance with a Welding Procedure Specifi- cation (WPS) which meets the requirements of this section. The WPS employed shall be qualified prior to production welding in accordance with the requirements Of this section. Satisfactory evidence that the procedure hhas been qualified shall be submitted to the Customer in the form of a Procedure Qualification Record (POR) sup- porting the WPS and approved by the Customer prior to any production welding. 5.1.2 Procedure Qualification. A welding procedure specification shall be qualified by testing weldments pro- duced under actual or simulated site conditions. The test ‘welds shall demonstrate that a joint of required integrity ‘can be made within the essential variables of the proce- dure specification. The specific tests required for each ‘weld class are identified in Part [of sections 7 through 10 for Class A through O welds, respectively. 5.2 Previous Qualification The Customer may accept evidence of previous quali- fication, provided all the requirements of this specifica- tion are met. 5.3 Performance Qualification All persons performing any welding shall be qualified for a given weld class in accordance with this section, Satisfactory evidence that the requirements are met shall be submitted to and approved by the Customer prior to any production welding. Welders qualified to deposit Class A welds are also {qualified to deposit Class B and Class C welds. Welders. Qualified to deposit Class B welds are also qualified to deposit Class C welds. 5.4 Qualification Responsibility Each Contractor shall be responsible for the qualif tion of welding procedures and welders employed in per- forming work to this specification and shall conduct the tests required to accomplish these qualifications. Satis- factory evidence that the procedure and welders have been qualified shall be submitted to and approved by the Customer prior to production welding. Part il Procedure Qualification 5.5 Limitation of Variables 5.5.1 Essential and Nonessential Variables. Each weld- ing variable described in 5.6 shall be designated as either an essential or nonessential variable for each process. ‘5.5.2 Limitations on Essential and Nonessential Vari- ables. Changes in essential variables beyond the limits specified in Table 5.1 (Dry Welding Variables) and 5.2 (Wet Welding Variables), require development and quali- fication of a separate procedure or revision and requalifi- cation of an existing welding procedure. The qualified ranges of essential variables are those used during the procedure qualification test. Changes may be made in the ‘nonessential variables without requalification of the pro- cedure. This may be documented by revising or amend- ing the original Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) ‘or by preparing a new WPS.Wm 0784265 0511434 SaT a ‘AWS 03.6M:1999 (QUALIFICATION Table 5.1 Welding Variables ‘Dey Welding by Shielded Metal Are, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Cored Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Plasma Arc Welding Processes A. Variables Common to All Welding Processes Ttoinis (@) Fillet weld to groove weld Essential (©) Multiple pass fillet weld to single pass fillet weld and vice versa Essential (©) Omission of backing Essent (6) A backing thickness change of 15 mm (1/16 in.) oF 25%, whichever is greater Essential {© Groove shape: a decrease in included angle decrease in oot opening, oF a increase in rot fae beyond the Essential tange specined in5.9.3 (9 Groove weld to malile pass fit weld, subject paragraph 5.9.2 Nonessenial {€) Fille Weld Size: For single pss filet welding prosedure qualification, the production Essential {hall be LSS where S isthe sk ofthe qualification wel and smaller For mole pas et welding prosedute Shalification, the production weld size shal eth qalifiation sz o large 2 Base Metal ” (@) Thickness: For groove welding procedure qualification with a test plate or pipe thickness, t the maximum Essential production thickness shall be I.5t. The minimum production plate or pipe thickness shall be 0.50t. Qualification ‘on two different thicknesses of plate or pipe also qualifies all intermediate thicknesses () A change in chemical composition beyond the limits of $.6.1 except for carbon equivalent. Essential (©) An increase in specified minimum tensile strength beyond the greater of (a) the all-weld-metal tensile Essent strength of (6) the tensile sttength measured in the transverse tension test Metal ~ Fi (@) Filler metal classification or type Essential (©) Procedure for underwater transport and storage, including (but not Iimited to) change from internally pressurized Essential to unpressurized transfer containers (© Addition or deletion of supplementary coatings Essential (4) An increase in exposure time of filler metal in the qualification depth atmosphere Essential Position ~ 7 (2) Any change beyond that qualified in Table 4 Essen 5, Welément Temperature (@) A dectease in preheat or interpass temperature Essential (6) A decrease in postweld heat treatment temperature of time at postweld heat treatment temperature Essential & Electrical Characteristics (4) Welding current type (direct current electrode post others) 1, direct current electrode negative, pulsed current, and Essential) (©) Type of power source (constant current, constant voltage) Essential (©) Welding current Essential (Are voltage Essential 7. Technique (@) Stringer bead to weave and vice versa Essential (©) Progression up or down Essential (©) Deletion of temper bead (@) Decrease in accessibility o visibility from change in dimensions of shroud or components (©) Change in travel speed or electrode run length (0) Welding method (manual, semiautomatic, avtomatic) (@ Joint cleaning Essential (1) Addition or elimination of peening Essential @ Addition of temper bead [Nonessental G) Progression direction forthe initial pass on joins welded from both sides where the root pass is backgouged to Nonessential sound weld metal prior to welding the second side ‘Gontinved) 2MH 0784265 0511435 42b mm [QUALIFICATION AWS 02.6M:1999 Table 5.1 (Continued) & Environment () Change in depth beyond that allowed in 5.6.2 Essential () Back side dry 1 wet Essential (©) Change in background gas composition or type or oxygen partial pressure beyond that associated with the Essential depth allowance in 56.2 (4) Back side wet to dry Nonessential BB Shielded Metal Are Welding 3. Filler Meal (@) Manufacturer () Manufacturer's trade name (€) In root, hot, and cap passes, a change in electrode diameter (standard size) (4) Infill passes, use of an electrode with a diameter not used during overall qualification 6 Electrical Characteristics (@) Welding current exceeding +15% ofthe maximum, of -15% ofthe minimum of that qualified Essential () Are voltage exceeding +15% of the maximum or 15% of the minimum ofthat qual (©. Gas Metal Are Welding 3. Filler Metal (@) Manufacturer (b) Manufacturer's trade name, for ERXXS-G(X) oF EXXC-G(X) (AWS AS.18 or A5.28) Essential (©) Manufacturers trade name, except classification ERXXS-G Nonessenti (@) Diameter Essential © Blecwical Characters (@) Welding current exceeding +10% ofthe maximum, or -10 of the minimum ofthat qualified Essential () Are voltage exceeding +7% ofthe maximum, of -7% ofthe minimum ofthat qualified Essential (©) Mode of metal transfer (spray, glo Shielding Gas short-cireiting) Essent (a) Nominal percentage composition Essential (©) Flow rate changes exceeding +25% of the maximum, or -25% of the minimum ofthat qualified sential (©) Nozzle ottice diameter (size change) Essential D, Flux Cored Are Welding 3. Filler Metal (@) Manufacturer Essential (b) Manufacturers trade name (even if both meet the same AWS Classification) Essential © Diameter Essential 5 Blectrical Characteristics ~ (@) Welding current exceeding +10% of the maximum, or -10% of the minimum ofthat qualified Essential () Are voltage exceeding +7% ofthe maximum, oF -7% ofthe minimum ofthat qualified Essential Essent 3 Shielding Gas (@) Addition, or deletion or change in gas Essential (b) Flow rate change exceeding +25% ofthe maximum, of -10% ofthe minimum ofthat qualified Essent (©) Nozzle orifice diameter (size change) Essential E, Gas Tungsten Are and Plasma Are Welding Filler Metal (@) Manufacturer (b) Manufacturer's trade name (even if both meet the same AWS Classification) © Diameter (Continued) 3ME O784265 0511436 362 mm AWS 09.6M:1909, ‘QUALIFICATION Table 5.1 (Continued) 6, Electrical Characteristics (#) Welding current exceeding +10% of the maximum, or 10% of the minimum ofthat qualified Essential () Are Voltage exceeding +7% of the maximum or -7% of the minimum ofthat qualified Essential, (© Are initiation method ‘Nonessential (@ Electrode (non-consumable) type [Nonessential (6) Electrode (no0-consumable) size Nonessentiat 5 Shielding Gas ~ ~ (@) Gas nominal percentage composition (shielding and orifice) Essential (b) Flow rate change exceeding +25% of the maximum, of ~10% ofthe minimum of that qualified Essential (©) Nozzle orifice diameter (size change) Essential Table 5.2 Welding Variables ‘Wet Welding by Shielded Metal Are or Flux Cored Are Welding ‘A. Variables Common to All Welding Processes - ) Fillet weld to groove weld Essential (©) Multipte pass fillet weld to single pass fillet weld and vice versa Essential (©) Omission of backing, Essential (8) Groove shape: a decrease in included angle, a decrease in root opening, oF an increase in root face beyond the Essential range qualified (refer to 5.9.4) (©) Groove weld to multiple pass fillet weld subject to paragraph 5.9.2 Nonessential (0 Fillet weld size: For single pass fillet welding procedure qualification, the maximum production weld size (leg Essential length) shall be 1.08 and the minimum production weld size shall be 0.58, where 8 isthe leg length of the qualification weld. For multiple pas fillet welding procedure qualification, maximum production weld size (og length) shall be 1.58, and the minimum production weld size shall be 0.55, where S isthe leg length of the qualification weld 2 Base Metal (©) Thickness: For groove welding procedure, qualification with ates plate or pipe thickness, , the maximum pro- Essential duction plate or pipe thickness shall be 1.5 The minimum production plate o pipe wall thickness shall be 0.5 ‘the production weld thickness is 6 mm (1/4 in. or les, the test weld shal be the same thickness (©) An increase in carbon equivalent or percent carbon ofthe stel above tht qualified (not applicable to austenitic Essential Stainless stel) (©) An increase inthe specified minimum tensile strength beyond that qualified Essential (2) Achange in chemical composition beyond that qualified in 5.6.1 Essential 5. Filer Metal (2) Manufacturer Essential, (®) Manufacturer's trade name (even ifboth meet the same Filer Metal Classification) Essential (© Diameter Essential (@) Methods of underwater transport or storage Essential (©) Addition, deletion, or change of supplementary coatings or waterproofing Essential (® An increase in exposue time of filler metal inthe qualification depth atmosphere Essential 7 Position () Any change beyond that qualified in Table 5.4 Essential 5) Weldment Temperatare (@) A change in any heat treatment Essential (Continued) 4‘QUALIFICATION mm 0784265 0521437 2T7 a AWS 02.6M:1909 Table 5.2 (Continued) 6 Blectrcal Characeriaies (a) Welding current type (direct current electrode positive, direct current electrode negative, pulsed curren, and Essenti others) (©) Type of power souree (constant current, constant voltage) Essent (©) Welding current exceeding +10% ofthe maximum, of -10% of the minimum of that qualified Essential, (8) Are voltage exceeding +10% of the maximum, or~10% of the minimum ofthat qualified Essential 7. Technique (2) Stinger bead to weave or vice versa Essential (©) Progression from up or down oF vice versa Essential (©) Deletion of temper bead (@) Change in weld bead sequence (€) Travel speed or electrode rum length beyond the range qualified © boi (@) Addition, deletion, or change in any type of barrier to resirict water access during welding or cooling () Addition of temper bead () Progression direction for the root pass on double welded joints where second side is back gouged to sound metal ‘& Environment (2) Change in depth beyond that allowed in 5.6.2 (©) Back side dry tow ‘material thickness is 6 mm (1/4 in.) oF greater (6) Back side dry to wet and vice versa if material thickness is less than 6 mm (1/4 in.) (@) Pressure differential between back and front side of weld greater than that qualified (6) Water current (Salinity (salt water to fresh water and vice versa) 5.8.3 Electrical Measurement Accuracy. Electrical ‘measurements made under qualification and production conditions will involve different levels of accuracy. Ac- ‘cordingly, the electrical ranges discussed in this speci cation are considered nominal values. 5.6 Procedure Qualification Variables Variables for welding procedure qualification are listed in Tables 5.1 and 5.2, and described in the fol- Towing sections. In general, for Class O welds, the ref- erenced documents take precedence. However, this document shall take precedence in regard to essential variables and the extent of nondestructive and destrue- tive examination. 5.6.1 Requirements for Base Metals 5.6.1.1 The chemical composition and carbon equiva- lent (if applicable) of procedure qualification test plates shall be determined by chemical analysis, 5.6.1.2 The chemical compositions of all base metals to be welded in production shall be known or determined in accordance with any of the following methods. 1s Essent Nonessential [Nonessental (1) Specification Limits—The chemical composition ‘of the metal may be based on the maximum values per- mitted by the applicable specification(s) if it ean be dem- onstrated that all heats of the metals to be welded production were produced in accordance with the refer- ‘enced specification(s). (2) Mill Test Reports—The chemical composition of the metal may be based on the maximum values from ranges provided by the supplier for the heats of metal to bbe welded in production (3) Analysis Using Standard ‘Test Methods—the ‘chemical composition of the metal may be based on the actual values as determined from analyses performed in accordance with ISO or ASTM standard test methods for each heat of material to be welded in production, (4) Historical Data—The chemical composition of the metal may, with Customer approval, be estimated based on the highest values from historical data, provided it can be demonstrated that the historical data is represen- tative of all the metals to be welded in production. 5.6.1.3 The carbon equivalent of carbon and low-alloy steels used for welding procedure qualification shall not be less than the carbon equivalent of the steel! to be‘AWS 03.6M:1900 welded in production, as determined by the following formula: Cr+Mo+V, Nit Cu 5 15 (Eq. 1) Wen ony catbon anc mange ate own the fo lowing aerate outa may bowed ce = co ME 00s ea.) The ales for helen inte sone onl a exqresed nig acer Otter mets ee ing the carbon equivalent may be used if permitted by the Customer. 5.6.1.4 Procedure qualification testing shall be per- formed on material with chemical composition and mechanical properties (e.g., equivalent material specifi- cation and grades) as close as practical to the production metal, but in no case with a carbon content less than the ‘metal to be welded in production 5.6.2 Depth Range 8.6.2.1 Welding procedure qualification depth limita- tions shall be in accordance with Table 5.3 §.6.2.2 For all welding, qualification at two depths {qualifies for any depth between the two. 5.6.23 The effects of wave action when welding at shallow depths should be considered, Mm OO7842b5 05114398 135 aw (QUALIFICATION 5.7 Types of Tests ‘The welded test assemblies required to qualify a ‘welding procedure are described in Part I of sections 7 through 10 for Class A through O welds, respectively. ‘The assemblies shall be welded with the procedure that is to be qualified, and shall satisfy all the test requirements for the weld class 5.8 Position of Test Welds Welding positions for groove and fillet welds are de- fined in 1S0-6947 or ANSUAWS A3.0. (Figures 5.1 and 5.2 refleet AWS A3.0 requirements) 5.8.1 Welding position is an essential variable. Produe- tion positions qualified by specific test positions are listed in Table 5.4 5.8.2 After a groove weld procedure for plate has been qualified in one position, a smaller test plate and fewer {ests ate required to qualify additional positions. The “first position” and “additional position” test plates are identi- fied in Part I of sections 7 and 8 for Class A and B welds, respectively. The Customer shall determine which position shall be used for the first position (i. larger test plate. 5.8.3 After a groove weld procedure for pipe has been 4ualified in one position, additional positions may be qualified by making similar welds that are tested as iden- tified in Part [ of sections 7 and 8 for Class A and B welds, respectively. Each procedure shall be tested in the ‘manner indicated in 5.8.5. Table 5.3 Depth Limitations for Qualification W “Type of Welding Depth of Production Welding Max. Depth Qualified Min, Depth Qualified Dry welding. All ‘Wet welding with carbon or low-alloy steel filler metal | Greater than 3 m (10 f) X plus 10 m 33 A) X minus 10 m (33 ft) oF 0.2X, Whichever is greater X minus 10m (33 ft) oF 0.2, Whichever is greater X plus 10 m (33 8) Equal to 0 less than 3 m (10 ft) X plus 10.m (33 f) x ‘er welding with austenite | all X plus 3 m (10) X minus 10 m (33 ff) oF 2X, als soe ler metal | _ whichever is ereater ‘Wet welding with other filer at x X minus 10m (33.9) 0r0.2X, metals General Note: 1° X's guaifiation test depth 2 For the maximum depth qualified, deph shall be measured from the lower enemy ofthe test weldment wi Gin) whichever is greater tolerance of plus or nis 230m 3. Forte minimum depth qualified, depth shal be measured fom the uppet exttemity ofthe lst weldment with tolerance of pls oF minus 230 mm Gin), 16mm 0784265 0531439 07] a ‘QUALIFICATION AWS 03.6M:1900 ator Postons of Groove Weis osion “Diagram Reterence _____Incination of Axis Rotalion of Face Flat A OWI 150" to 210" : ‘80° to 150" Horizontal 8 orto 15 210° to 280° = : ort 80 Overnead © 0 10 80 eee o "80" to 260" Verical 2 es AXIS LIMITS FOR C ‘AXIS LIMITS FOR © Notes: 1 The horizontal reference plane is always taken toe below the weld under consideration, 2. The inclination of axe is measured trom the horizontal reference plane toward the vertical reference plane, 23. The angle of rotlion ofthe fac Is detorminod by a fine perpendicular ta the theoretical face of the weld which passes through the ‘axis of the weld. The reference position (0°) of rotation ofthe face variably pons in the direction opposte to tht in which tho axis langle increases. Wher looking al point P the angle of rotation ofthe face ofthe weld measured ina clockwise direction ftom the ference position (0%. Figure 5.1—Positions of Groove Welds ”MB 0784265 OSLL440 693 mm AWS 03.6M:1999 (QUALIFICATION "Tabulation of Postions of Fiat Welds on Sagan fabri e Reon oT Fae a A po ar D310 Herz ° oes Bee Ova e ower mar Vera g Eee =a [AXIS LIMITS FOR C is urs FOR AaB. Figure 5.2—Positions of Fillet WeldsM@™ 0784265 0521442 727 mm QUALIFICATION ‘AWS 03.6M:1999 Table 5.4 Procedure Qualification—Type and Posi ‘Type of Weld and Position of Welding Qualified Qualification Test Plate Pipe Weld Plate ot Pipe Positions Groove Fillet Groove Filer PA (IG) F F F F PCQG) H 4 H " Plate-groove PG (30) V down V down PF GG) Vup Vup PE (AG) OH on PACE) F PB QF) 4 Plate-fillet GF) V down PF GR Vup PDGF) on PA (IG) F F e F PCQG) # iH 4 4 P PG (SG) V down V down Yon BV.On "pe groove PE (5G) Vu Vup EVOH EV.OH H., LDA (60) FH, V,0He BH,V,OH BHVOH® — RH,V.OH® 1H, J-L045 Resticted (6GR) Ail ‘al Ail Ail PAGE) F F PB QF) H H Fa PB2FR H H le PD ar on on PG (SF) V down all PF (SF) Vup All 1. Plate qualifies for welding pipe o tubing over 610 mm (24 in) in diameter, 2% Qualities for filet and groove weld in all positions except for complete jit penetration groove welding of Y- and K-connections 3: See 5.92 and Pat of Setions 7 through 10 for requirements 4 Positions of welding: F= fat, H = herizomal, V= vertical, OH = overhead. 5. Position defined in 58 ‘5.8.4 Plate Groove Welds. In making the tests to qualify groove welds, test plates shall be welded in the following, positions (illustrated in Figure 5.3) 5.8.4.1 Position PA (1G) Flat. The plates ate placed in an approximately horizontal plane and the weld metal is deposited from the upper side. See Figure 5.3(A). 5.8.4.2 Position PC (2G) Horizontal. The plates are placed in an approximately vertical plane with the groove approximately horizontal. See Figure 5.3(B). 5.8.4.3 Position PG (3G down) or PF (3G Up). The plates are placed in an approximately vertical plane with the groove approximately vertical, See Figure 5.3(C) 5.84.4 Position PE (4G) Overhead. The plates ate placed in an approximately horizontal plane, and the weld ‘metal is deposited from the under side. See Figure 5.3(D). 9 ‘5.8.5 Pipe Groove Welds. In making the tests to qualify groove welds, the positions shall be as indicated below (illustrated in Figure 5.4): 5.8.5.1 Position PA (1G) Pipe Horizontal Rolled. ‘The pipe shall be placed with its axis horizontal and the ‘groove in an approximately vertical plane. The pipe shall be rotated during welding, so the weld metal is deposited from the upper side. See Figure 5.4(A). 5.8.5.2 Position PC (2G) Pipe Vertical. The pipe shall be placed with its axis vertical and the welding groove approximately horizontal. The pipe shall not be rotated during welding. See Figure 5.4(B), 5.8.5.3 Position PG (SG down) or PF (5G up) Pipe Horizontal Fixed. The pipeshall be placed with its axis horizontal and the groove in an approximately verticalMM O7842b5 OSLL4N2 bbb A ‘AWS 03.6M:1999 QUALIFICATION PLATES HORIZONTAL PLATES VERTICAL; LATES: AXIS OF WELD HORIZONTAL (AVTEST POSITION PA (16) (6)TEST POSITION PC (20) PLATES VERTICAL; ‘AXIS OF WELD VERTICAL (C)TEST POSITION PF (96 UP) | PLATES VERTICAL; PLATES HORIZONTAL AXIS OF WELD. VERTICAL (0)TEST POSITION PG (ac DOWN) (©) TEST POSITION PE (40) Figure 5.3—Positions of Test Plates for Groove Welds 20mm 0784265 0511443 ST? mm QUALIFICATION ees seen 18" PIPE HORIZONTAL AND ROTATED. “gr WELD FLAT (2159, DEPOSIT FILLER METAL AT OR NEAR THE TOP. (AVTEST POSITION PA (16) PIPE OR TUBE VERTICAL AND NOT ROTATED DURING WELDING. WELD HORIZONTAL (218%). (8) TEST POSITION PC (2a) ie TL a PIPE OR TUBE HORIZONTAL FIXED (115°) AND NOT ROTATED DURING WELDING. WELD FLAT, VERTICAL DOWN {C) TEST POSITION PG (5G VERTICAL DOWN) SSN . - te ‘} , |as PIPE OR TUBE HORIZONTAL FIXED (215") AND NOT ROTATED DURING WELDING, WELD FLAT, VERTICAL UP, (0) TEST POSITION PF (5G VERTICAL UP) Figure 5.4—Positions of Test Pipe or Tubing for Groove Welds 21Mm 0784265 OS22444 439 me ‘AWS 09.6M:1900 (QUALIFICATION RESTRICTION FING TEST WELD 45°35" 45° 5° 4 Z| S PIPE INCLINED FIXED (45° 25%) AND NOT ROTATED DURING WELDING. {€) TEST POSITION J-L 045 (F) TEST POSITION J-L 045 (6GR VERTICAL DOWN) (6G VERTICAL DOWN) (7,Y- OR K-CONNECTIONS) RESTRICTION FING ‘TEST WELD 45° 5° 45" 35° PIPE INCLINED FIXED (45" 45") AND NOT ROTATED DURING WELDING. (G) TEST POSITION #1045 (H TEST POSITION H-Lo45 (6GR VERTICAL UP) (6G VERTICAL UP) /-OR K-CONNECTIONS) Figure 5.4 (Continued)—Positions of Test Pipe or Tubing for Groove Welds plane. The pipe shall not be rotated during welding. See 5.8.6 Plate Fillet Welds. In making the tests to qualify Figure 5.4(C), fillet welds, the test plate positions shall be as indicated 58.54 Position H, J-L 045 (6G down) or H-L 04s "0 (strated in Figure 5.5) (6G up) Pipe Inclined Fixed. The pipe shall be inclined at 45 degrees with the horizontal. The pipe shall not be rotated during welding, See Figure 5.4(E and G). 5.8.6.1 Position PA (1F) Flat. The plates are placed such that each fillet weld is deposited with its axis ap- ‘proximately horizontal and its throat approximately ver- 5.8.5.5 Position H-, J-L 045 Restricted (6GR). Test tical. See Figure 5.5(A) for complete joint penetration groove welds of tubular T, Y-, and K-connections—The pipe shall be inclined at §.8.6.2 Position PB (2F) Horizontal. The plates are 45 degrees with the horizontal. The pipe (or tube) shall placed such that each fillet weld is deposited on the not be rotated during welding. See Figure 5.4(E), and _ upper side of a horizontal surface and against a vertical Figures 7.4, 8.4. surface. See Figure 5.5(B). 2‘QUALIFICATION ‘AXIS OF WELD ‘THROAT OF WELD HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL AXIS OF WELD M™ 0784265 OS21445 375 ae AWS 03.6M:1990 HORIZONTAL ~ (A) TEST POSITION PA (1F) ‘AXIS OF WELD VERTICAL 1 1 ' ' i I (M = (D (C)TEST POSITION PG (GF DOWN) (GF UP) (0) TEST POSITION PF NOTE: ONE PLATE MUST BE HORIZONTAL }) TEST POSITION PB (2F) |AXIS OF WELD VERTICAL AXIS OF WELD HORIZONTAL NOTE: ONE PLATE MUST BE HORIZONTAL (E)TEST POSITION PO (4F) Figure 5.5—Positions of Test Plates for Fillet Welds 5.8.63 Position PG (3F Down) or PF (F Up) Verti- cal. The plates are placed such that each fillet weld is depos: ited with its axis approximately vertical. So Figure 5.5(C) 5.8.6.4 Position PD (4F) Overhead. The plates are placed such that each fillet weld is deposited on the un- derside of a horizontal surface and against a vertical sur- face. See Figute 5.5(D). 5.8.7 Pipe Fillet Welds. In making tests to qualify fillet, welds, test pipes shall be welded in the positions in cated below (illustrated in Figure 5.6): 5.8.7.1 Position PA (1F) Flat. The assembly shall be placed with the pipe axis inclined at 45 degrees to hori- zontal and rotated during welding; the weld metal shall bbe deposited from above and at the highest point of rota- ion of the joint. The axis of the weld at that point shall bbe horizontal and the throat vertical, Refer to Figure 5.6(A). 5.8.7.2 Position PB (2F) Horizontal. The assembly shall be placed withthe pipe axis vertical so that the weld is deposited on the upper side of a horizontal surface and against a vertical surface. The axis of the weld shall be hhorizontal, and the pipe shall not be rotated during, weld- ing. Refer to Figure 5.6(B). 8.8.7.3 Position PB FR) Horizontal Rotated. The assembly shall be placed with the pipe axis horizontalAWS 03.6M:1990 mm 0784265 O51144b 201 mw ‘QUALIFICATION (- (AYTEST POSITION PA (1F) FOR FLAT POSITION, (ROTATED) (O)TEST POSIMON PDF) FOR OVERHEAD POSITION (FIXED) eC a (B)TEST POSITION PB (2F) FOR HORIZONTAL POSITION (FIXED) ( {€)TEST POSITION PG (SF) FOR MULTIPLE POSITION DOWN (FIXED) (C)TEST POSITION PB (2FR) FOR HORIZONTAL POSITION (ROTATED) (F)TEST POSITION PF (SF) FOR MULTIPLE POSITION UP (FIED) Figure 5.6—Positions of Test Pipes for Fillet Welds and rotated during welding. The weld metal shall be de- posited at the highest point of rotation of the pipe, on the ‘upperside of a horizontal surface and against a vertical surface. Refer to Figure 5.6(C). 5.8.74 Position PD (4F) Overhead. The assembly shall be placed withthe pipe axis vertical so thatthe weld is deposited on the underside of a horizontal surface and against a vertical surface. The axis of the weld shall be horizontal, and the pipe shall not be rotated during weld- ing. Refer to Figure 5.6(D) 5.8.7.5 Position PG (SF down) or PE (SF up) Multi- ple Positions. The assembly shall be placed with the pipe axis horizontal and the axis of the deposited weld in 1 vertical plane. The pipe shall not be rotated during welding, Refer to Figure 5.6(E). 5.9 Joint Configuration 5.941 Joint configuration shall be an essential variable for welding procedure specifications. (Refer to Tables 5.1 and 5.2.) 5.9.2 A procedure qualified to perform groove welds shall be qualified to perform multiple-pass fillet welds. ‘Single-pass fillet welds are not qualified by groove weld {qualificationMH O7842b5 OSLL447 14s QUALIFICATION ‘5.9.3 Tolerances for the weld preparation and joint fitup for dry welding may be developed during weld proce- dure qualification. 5.9.4 Joint assembly tolerances for wet welding shall be developed during welding procedure qualification and identified on the welding procedure specification, 5.10 Test Specimens: Number and Type ‘The number and type of test specimens required for procedure qualification to test the first position and addi- tional positions, as required by 5.8, for ane process are summarized in Part [ of sections 7 through 10 for Class A through O welds, respectively. Specimens shall be re- ‘moved and tested in accordance with 5.11. Test results shall be in accordance with Part I of sections 7 through 10, as applicable. 5.11 Preparation and Testing of Specimens Test assemblies and specimens shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Patt | of sections 7 through 10 for Class A through O welds, respectively. In addition, the following requirements shall apply: 5.11.1 Reduced-Section Tension Specimens. Speci ‘mens shall be prepared to the dimensions shown in Fig- ure 5.7. Before testing, the least width and corresponding thickness of the reduced section shall be measured. The specimen shall be tested to rupture under tensile load, and the maximum load shall be determined. The tensile strength shall be obtained by dividing the maximum load by the cross-sectional area. 5.11.2 Macroetch Test. Specimens shall be removed as shown in Figure 5.8, 5.9, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1, or 8.2 as applica- ble. The cross-section surfaces cut from the test weld for ‘macroscopic examination shall be prepared with a sur- face finish appropriate for macroetching. A suitable etch- ing solution shall be used to give a clear definition of the ‘weld metal and the heat-affected zone. (Refer to ISO 4969 or ASTM E 340.) 5.11.3 Root, Face, and Side Bend Specimens. Trans- verse bend specimens, 10 mm (3/8 in.) thick, shall be prepared in accordance with Figures 5.10 or 5.11. Speci ‘mens may be machine cut or oxyfuel gas cut from the test plates. If they are oxyfuel gas cut, an additional 3. mm (1/8 in.) of metal shall be included on both sides of the rough-cut sample. The sample shall be machined fo ground to the final dimensions, Each specimen shall 25 AWS 03.6M:1990 be bent a full 180 degrees in a guided bend test jig having the contour dimensions shown in Figure 5.12. Bend r dius shall be as specified in Part I of sections 7 through 10 for Class A through O welds, respectively. S.113.1 Any convenient means may be used to move the plunger member of the guided bend test jig, Figure '5.12, with relation to the die member. The specimen shall be placed on the die member of the jig with the weld at midspan. Facebend specimens shall be placed with the face of the weld toward the die member and rootbend specimens with the root of the weld toward the die mem- ber. Side bend specimens shall be placed with that side showing the greater number of discontinuities, if any, to- ward the die member, ‘The plunger shall force the specimen into the die until the specimen assumes a U-shape. The weld and heat- affected zones shall be centered and shall be completely within the bent portion of the specimen after testing, $11.32 When using the alternate wraparound jig, Figure 5.12 (B), the specimen shall be firmly clamped on ‘one end so that there is no sliding of the specimen during, the bending operation. The weld and heat-affected zones shall be completely in the bent portion of the specimen after testing. Test specimens shall not be removed from the jig until the outer roll has been moved 180 degrees from the starting point. Bend specimens shall be posi- tioned with respect to the fixed pin of diameter A in the same manner as with the plunger member of Figure 512A), 5.11.4 All-Weld-Metal Tension Test. An all-weld-metal tension test specimen shall be prepared as shown in Fig- ures 5.13 or 5.14. If approved by the Customer, the spec- imen may be machined from the procedure test weld. For hhydrogen release, the sample may be aged at 95°-105°C (200°-220"F) for approximately 10 hours prior to test- ing. The test specimen shall be tested in accordance with 150 6892 or ANSV/AWS B4.0, 5.11.5 Charpy Impact Tests. The location and orienta- tion of Charpy V-notch impact specimens are to be as shown in Figure 5.13. Charpy V-notch specimens shall bbe machined in accordance with ISO/DIS 9016.2 or ASTM A 370. For groove weld qualifications, three Charpy V-notch impact specimens shall be machined from the weld metal and three from the heat-affected zone in accordance with Figure 5.15. For qualification of, fillet welds, three Charpy V-notch impact specimens shall be machined from the weld metal only. Specimen Preparation and testing shall be in accordance with ISO 148 or ASTM A 370. The test temperature shall be the ‘minimum design service temperature, unless a lower test temperature is specified by the Customer,mm 0784265 0512448 O84 ae AWS 02.64:1999 ‘QUALIFICATION acre THE Mn RUST ©B c DISSIMILAR THICKNESS ‘ NEEDED TO OBTAIN ALL DIMENSIONS pg PLANE PARALLEL IN MILLIMETERS. FACES OVER THE REDUCED SECTION wes eoaes Mav pure waciIne WELD Beoweewcut REINFORCEMENT Fuuset wrt BASE METAL We eb £0GE oF wioest iis secm lr sscsere" | FAGE OF WELD PREFERABLY BY MILING Drenine Fa Test rate Tih Tees han 180mm 180; oma Tp<40nm toaso romney” "and Grote Longin fraiae waion Wis ace wad +7, 60 Wo! ac wad +1, 60 overlie 2) fsrequed ecb equpment Re equred by testing equpmert Ww ef educed seton (Noes 3,4) 0 = ‘2 2 ©— athe gp section Noten 45) weitah Weltnn 0 Wet, Weta eee wince bie . Naamum possible wt lane Specinentickness (ote 8 ® To oi) ara! noes witeona 9 Radio it, in es as 2 2 jc specimens may be produced in accordance with ISO 4136, oosibl, to make the length ofthe grip section large enough to allow the specimen to extend into the grips a distance fequal to two-thirds or more ofthe length of the grips. 13, The ends ofthe reduced section shall nt der in width by more than 0.1 mm. Also, there may be a gradual decrease in width from 4 the ends to tho conter, but the width of ether end shallot be more than 0.4 mm larger than the width atthe center. Narrower widths (W and C) may be used when necessary. In such cases, the wid ofthe reduced section should be as large as the ‘with ofthe material being tested permis. it the with of ta matera ets than W, the sides may bo parallal throughout the length ‘of the specimen. 5, For standard plate-fype epecimens, the ends ofthe specimen shall be symmetrical wit the centerline ofthe reduced section within 65mm. 6. For plates over 40 mm thick, specimens may be cut nto “7° approximately equal strips. Each strip shall be a least 20 mm thick. The tet resits ofeach strip shall moet the mirimum requirments Figure 5.7—Reduced Section Tension Specimens 26mm 0764265 0511449 TL0 a QUALIFICATION AWS 03.6M:1999 MACHINE WELD REINFORCEMENT ‘ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES FLUSH WITH BASE METAL ‘THESE EDGES MAY BE OXYGEN-CUT. MACHINED FACE OF WELD PREFERABLY BY MILLING + .____+ ‘6GR SPECIMEN 7 ‘THE MINIMUM AMOUNT NEEDED TO OBTAIN PLANE PARALLEL FACES OVER THE REDUCED SECTION Dimensions in inches ‘Test Plaie Test Pipe ess than 6.625 in, 6.625in, and Greater pe 1-120, Tp>1-1/2in, __Oulside Diameter Outside Diameter ‘Tengih of reduced section Wiest ace of wold + 12 in, 2-1/4 min. Widest face of wold + 1/2, 2178 min L—Overal length, min (Note 2) ‘As requiced by testing equipment ‘As required by testing equipment |W-—With of reduced section (Notes 3, 4) 23/4 in. min 3/4 in. in, W2s001 3/4 in. ni, (C—Width of grip section (Notes 4, 5) We izinmin, We 1/2in.min, = Ws 1/Bin. min, W+ 1/24. min. aaa = “Maximum possible with plane 1—Specimen thickness (Note 6) 1p pln (Note 6) Para faces within eri {Radius of ft, in we 1. 4 1 Notes: 1. T= Nominal Thickness ofthe Pat 2. tis desirabie,# possible, to make tho length ofthe grip soction large enough to allow the specimen o extend into the grips a distance {equal to two-thirds or more of he length a the grips, ‘8. The ends ofthe reduced section shal not der in width by more than 0.004 in. Also, there may be a gradual decrease in with fom, 4 the ends tothe conte, but the width of ater end shall not be more than 0.015 in, larger than the width a the contr. [Narrowor widths (W and C) may be used when necessary In such cases, the width ofthe reduced section should be as large as with ofthe material Being tostod permits. the wid of the mater is less than W, the sides may be pavalle! throughout the length ff the specimen. For standard plate-ype specimens, the ends ofthe specimen shall be symmetrical wih the centerine ofthe reduced section within 0251 6. For plates over 1-1/2 in. thick, specimens may be cut into “n" approximately equal strips, Each strip shal be atleast 94 in. thick. The test results of each strip shall meet the minimum requirements, Figure 5.7A—Reduced Section Tension Specimens 2W™ 0784265 OSL14SO 732 we paeo00 ouauricarion 750m ia ALL oIMENsions eet we.o in nLLMETENS oneax SPECINEN curune FILLETWELD MACROETCH SPECIMEN (ETCH INTERIOR FACE) ™ STOP ANO RESTART 100 men WELDING NEAR CENTER: Va ica cuTune MACROETCH SPECIMEN (ETCH INTERIOR FACE) (A) FOR PLATE QUALIFICATION Notes: 1. tin accordance with Tables 5.1 [tom A 2(a), and 5.2 hem A.2{a)].AS a minimum, t= s +3 mm, 2. equal to 300 mm min for welder performance qualification and for welding procedure qualification 23. Filet weld break epecimen may be cut in sections to facials breaking pone [SURFACE M (TYP) FOUR TEST SPECIMENS CUT FROMTEST WELD AT 90° 25mm (B) FOR PIPE QUALIFICATION Notes: 1 Diameter of selected trom Table 56 to quality for production pipe sizes (welder qualification ony) 2. ‘Thichnesses tin accordance with Tables 51 [tem A2(al] and 8-2 [Nem A.2(al] for prooadure qualiication and Section 5, Part il for Berlormance qualification. A a minimum, t= + 3 mm. ‘2, Strtacas Ito be examined for macroetch test Hardness tests, when required, shall be made on the specimen from the six o'lock position. Figure 5.8—Fillet Weld Break and Macroetch Test Specimens 28mm 0784265 0521451) be) Ee QUALIFICATION —— ‘ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES, FILLETWELD MACROETCH SPECIMEN (ETCH INTERIOR FACE) ' aN _ stor mo nest Seon an Sen Lanes secoMen (ETCH INTERIOR FACE) (A)FOR PLATE QUALIFICATION Notes: 1. tim accordance with Tables 5.1 tem A.2()), and 5.2 [tem A.2(a)], As a minimum, t= 8 + 1/8 in. 2. L—equal to 12 i, min. for wekted performance qualification and for welding procedure qualification. 83. Filet weld break specimen may be cut in sections to facitate breaking A] ‘SURFACE M (TYP) FOUR TEST SPECIMENS CUT FROM TEST WELD AT 90° SYN in, ) FOR PIPE QUALIFICATION Notes: 4. Dlameter of d selected from Tabi 5.6 to qualify for production pipe sizes (woider qualification only). 2! Thickness in accordance with Tables 5,1 [tem A.2()] and 5.2 Nem A.2(a] for procedure quaifcation and Section S, Pat I! for per- formance qualfieaton. As a minum, t= 8+ 1/8 ‘3. Surfaces M to be examined for macrostch test, Hardness tot position when required, shal be made on the specimen from the si o'clock Figure 5.8A—Fillet Weld Break and Macroetch Test Specimens 2»AWS 03.6M:1990 mm 07842L5 0531452 SOS mm (QUALIFICATION ws guatone Teta MACRO NS 200 mm | ie (in) ane Te «at ‘MACRO, \7 seoumcesr0 f wae ‘9 de: Lear _| ; NOTE: THICKNESS t,, AND ty ARE TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABLES 5.1 AND 5.2 FOR PROCEDURE ‘QUALIFICATION AND SECTION 5, PART Ill FOR PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION. Figure 5.9—Lap Joint Fillet Macroetch Test Assembly and Specimen Location When the average value of the three specimens equals or exceeds the minimum value permitted for a single specimen and the value for more than one speci- men is below the required average value, or when the value for one specimen is below the minimum value permitted for a single specimen, a retest of three addi- tional specimens shall be made. The value for each of these retest specimens shall equal or exceed the required average value. 5.11.6 Hardness Test, The specimens used for macro- fetch and hardness test shall be prepared in accordance with ISO/DIS 9015.2 or ASTM E.92. The location of in- dentations shall be as shown in [SO/DIS 9015.2 or as specified by the Customer. 5.11.7 Fillet-Weld-Break Test. The coupon prepared for the fillet-weld-break test shall conform to Figure 5.8(A) for plate, and 5.8(B) for pipe qualifications, The entire length of the fillet weld shall be examined visually. For plate, one fillet weld break specimen approximately 150 mm (6 in.) long, and for pipe, four (4) specimens [each containing approximately 25 mm (I in.) of weld] shall be tested. The specimens shall be loaded in such a way that the root of the weld is in tension until the speci- men fractures or bends flat upon itself. 30 5.11.8 Fillet-Weld-Shear Strength Test. The specimen prepared for the fillet-weld-shear strength testing shall conform to Figures 5.16, 5.17, or 5.18. The specimen type and welding position are to be specified by the Customer. Position of welding may have a significant effect on the properties of the weld, and the Customer should take this into consideration in design and in selection of the first and other positions during procedure qualification. Before testing, the average throat and length of the test weld shall be measured. The throat of the fillet weld js the distance from the root of the joint preparation to the face of the weld, minus any convexity, disregarding any root penetration. The specimen shall be ruptured under tensile load, and the maximum load shall be deter- mined, The cross-sectional area shall be oblained by ‘multiplying the average throat of the weld by the length. ‘The shear strength shall be obtained by dividing the max- imum load by the cross-sectional area, 5.11.9 Bridge Bend Test. The weld test coupons shall be ‘made as shown in Figure 5.19, The coupons shall be bent with the weld bead in tension. Bending shall proceed until a minimum angle of 20 degrees has been developed in the coupon on either side of the bead. The test will pass if no cracks have opened up in either the weld or heat-affected zone. The specimen is unacceptable if a crack is detected,Wm 0784265 0522453 44] om QUALIFICATION ae [eee ey Bp Tt Au ouersions I oe we / rie MATERIAL TO BE REMOVED ' _£_ FOR CLEANUP 10 icon near eee eee eal aoa (A) FACE BEND SPECIMEN -— 10 (see nore 1) —+l ous qt FT =e, td a eae a) a t i (PLATE) (PIPE) ‘Tuareniat 70 Be REMOVED 10 FOR CLEANUP (8) ROOT BEND SPECIMEN Dimensions ‘Test Weldment ‘Test Specimen Wiath, (W) mm Pate 40 “eet Pipe smaller than 150 mm (rominal) 2s ‘Test Pipe 150 mm (nominal or greater 40 Notes: 1. longer specimen length may be necessary when using a wraparound:-type bonding fnture or when testing bands with greater than ‘ST bond radius. A longer specimen wil be necassary fr tesing Clase 8 welds with a GT bend rads. 2. These edgos may be exygen cut and may oF may not bo machined. 3. The weld feinforcoment and backing, i any, shall be removed fish withthe surface of the specimen. I a recessed backing ie used, this surface may be machined toa depth not exceeding the depth of he recess to remove the backing; in such cases, the thickness of {he finished specimen shall be that speciied above. Cut surfaces shall be smooth and paral Figure 5.10—Face- and Root-Bend Specimens aM@™ 0784265 OSLL4Sy 388 mm pee ‘QUALIFICATION ALL DIMENSIONS LI ti Uf wn Ho NN ait as — — — — — ure) rire) TC areRIAL 70 BE REMOVED 8 FOR CLEANUP bs (A) FACE BEND SPECIMEN gre Perr Clea Da 1, Nore 2 1H oe Ne i E: 9 wwateRIAL 70 BE REMOVED apf} Cu See ee (PLATE) (PIPE) [= aa NoTE 3 om. (8) ROOT BEND SPECIMEN Dimensions Test Weldment Test Specimen Width, (W) in Bate Taz ‘Test Pipe smaler than 6 NPS 1 ‘Test Pipe 6 NPS and greater in outside diameter a2 Notes: 1A longer specimen length may be necessary when using a wraparound-type bending fixture or when testing bends with greater than ‘ST bond radus. A longer specimen wil be necessary for tsting Class B wolds wih a GT bend rads. 2, These edges may be oxygen cut and may oF may nat be machined. 43. The wold reinforcement and backing, any, shall be removed flush with the surface ofthe specimen. i a recessed backing is used, {his eurface may be machined to a depth nol exceeding te dopth of the recess to remove the backing: in such cases, he thks of the finished specimen shall be that spect above, Cut surfaces shall be smooth and parallel, Figure 5.10A—Face- and Root-Bend Specimens 2mm 0764265 OS114SS 214 mm (QUALIFICATION AWS 03.6M:1999 OB oo i= 160 mm ———+ ig ALL DIMENSIONS ee Sete IN MILLIMETERS, 10 f= 7 = = te SOPRA Ee WHEN 1 EXCEEDS 40, CUT ALONG L THIS LINE. EDGE MAY BE OXYGEN-CUT. DISSIMILAR THICKNESS. MACHINE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT NEEDED TO OBTAIN PLANE PARALLEL FACES (OPTIONAL) mm Tem Tow40 7 >40 See Note 2 Notes: 11. longer specimen length may be necessary when using a wraparound.type bending fixture or when testing bends witn greater than {37 bend radius. A longer specimen wil be necessary fr testing Class B welds witha GT bend radius. 2, For plates over 40 mm thick, cul the specimen ilo aporeximately equal sips wih T between 20 mm and 40 mm and tet each stip. 3. t= plate or pipe thickness Figure 5.11—Side-Bend Specimens 12 Test Results Required (WPS) including the results of examinations and tests, performed. The PORs shall be maintained as long as the Required results for procedure qualification testing WPS is used. Supporting records shall be maintained for are identified in Part I of sections 7 through 10 for Class a minimum of one year unless otherwise specified by the A through O welds, respectively. Customer 5.13 Supplemental Requirements Part Ill At the discretion of the Customer, supplemental test Welder Qualification ing may be specified for qualification of any welding procedure, 5.15 General 5.14 Records All welders employed in executing work in accor- ‘dance with the requirements of this specification shall be ‘The Procedure Qualification Record (POR) shall con- qualified prior to production welding in accordance with tain all information necessary to support the essential the requirements of this section, Each Contractor shall variables defined in the Welding Procedure Specification _conduct the tests required to qualify the welders. The 33MH 0784265 OSLL4Sb 150 mm ‘AWS D3.6M:1990 (QUALIFICATION 6 MIN, J ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES ao cue RADIUS 1/8 MAX IF OXYGEN-CUT, ALLOW NOT LESS THAN 18 TO BE MACHINED FROM EDGES 6GR SPECIMEN ty ae WHEN | EXCEEDS 1-1/2, CUT ALONG MACHINE THE MINOAUM AMOUNT THIS LINE. EDGE MAY BE OXYGEN-CUT. NEEDED TO OBTAIN PLANE PARALLEL FACES (OPTIONAL) t T Wee wie 7 pie Soe Note 2 Notes: se longer specimen length may be necessary when using a wraparound-type bending fhxture or when testing bends with greater than Stibord radius. A longer specmen will be necessary fo testing Class B welds witha GT bend radius. 2. For plates over 1-1/2 m. thick, cu the specimen ito approximately equal sips with T between 3/4 in and 1-1/2 in. and test each trp 8, t= plate or pipe thickness. Figure 5.11A—Side-Bend Specimens welder performance tests are intended to establish each (4) Change in pipe diameter or wall thickness beyond welder’s ability to make sound welds using a qualified the limits of Tables 5.1, 5.2, or 5.6 welding procedure specification. In general, for Class O (5) Change in electrode classification (for example: welds, the referenced documents take precedence. How- AWS EXX10, to AWS EXX11) or proprietary type, in- ever, this document shall take precedence in egard to es- cluding waterproofing sential variables and the extent of nondestructive and (6) An increase in electrode diameter for wet welding enn (7) Change in position from that qualified in accor dance with Table 5.5 (8) Change in depth beyond the limits specified in : 5.6.2 5.16 tations of Variables (©) Change from a mixed breathing gas to air ‘Welders shall be qualified to weld with each procedure (10) Change in shielding gas beyond the limits of Tables used for production. A welder shall requalify to weld with 5-1 or 5.2 an appropriately qualified procedure when there are (11) Change in direction of vertical travel from up- changes made in the following essential variables: ‘ward to downward or vice versa (1) Change in welding process (12) Change from stringer bead to weave technique (2) Change in welding method (manual, semi- (13) Where production welding visibility is less than automatic, automatic) 150 mm (6 in.), unless the welder has already qualified () Omission of backing, but not vice versa with visibility less than 150 mm (6 in.) 34m™ 0784265 0532457 097 me ouaurcanon smoues0 }-—— As neauineo ‘uppen Hote ro sur reget Reuben z DIAMETER MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ‘TESTING MACHINE: © = Beata ss AL oweNsioNs punasn oc ers TRLMGER [-nectineo-+| J NimLLMETERS t sHouLDER HARDENED | | v AND GREASED ———__1_, 10-4 30 a ' * 30 cee | 4 | » 2 ‘SURFACES. neo SHALL BE “a MACHINE FINISHED. ] at fetta G Fe] ote 190 230 (A) GUIDED BEND TEST JIG ROLLER ANY DIAMETER BA 124 2 al BS (®) ALTERNATIVE WRAPAROUND (C) ALTERNATIVE ROLLER EQUIPPED GUIDED BEND (GUIDED BEND TEST JIG TEST JIG FOR BOTTOM EJECTION OF TEST SPECIMEN Dimensions in mm Bend Radius (@) A 5 ce a a 40 = eS a zat 83 2 78 es H/T ov 33 °0 8 or 120 rs 143 7 Note: For required radius, refer to Parts | and Il of Section 7 through 10 for Class A trough © welds, respectively. Bending fhdure ‘dimensions are for specimen radius bends on 10 mm thick specimens. If qualification wolds are required on thinner matrial, fxture “mensions may be altered so bending radius romaine as speciied. T equals hekness of bend specimen, Figure 5.12—Bend Test Jigs 35mm 078425 0512458 T23 AWS 03.6M1909 ‘QUALIFICATION ALL DIMENSIONS. [AS REQUIRED iN INCHES HARDENED ROLLERS 1-172 IN ‘TAPPED HOLE To SUIT DIAMETER MAY Be SUBSTITUTED TESTING MACHINE FOR JIG SHOULDERS {As REQUIRED fo - SHOULDER HARDENED No GREAseD 4 ve} z : NOTE: 514 PLUNGER AND 4 Inrenion Oe ave Sunraces Sunt ee MACHINE-FINISHED. ] Ea asd rare a 9 (A) GUIDED BEND TEST JIG Xe ROLLER ANY DIAMETER (8) ALTERNATIVE WRAPAROUND (C) ALTERNATIVE ROLLER-EQUIPPED GUIDED BEND ‘GUIDED BEND TEST JIG TEST JIG FOR BOTTOM EJECTION OF TEST SPECIMEN Dimensions in inches ‘Bend Radius @) a 8 c ° ar Taz 3 238 Tae 221sT 2 1 2718 176 SarsT pare sa 3.9/8 ane sr rr 2a 5318 2/6 ‘Note: For required radius refer to Parts | and Il of Section 7 through 10 for Class A theough O welds, respectively. Bending fature dimensions are for specimen radius bends on 3Y8 in. thick specmens. I! qualifeaion welds are required on thinner materia, fxtUre “dimensions may be altered £0 banding rackus romaine ae epectfed. T equals thickness of Bend specimen, Figure 5.12A—Bend Test Jigs 36mm 0784265 0531459 IbT ‘QUALIFICATION ‘AWS D3.6M:1900 20 OB [ps {> AL omensions interns : y xd aa WELD METAL IMPACT SPECIMENS TENSION SPECINEN FORFILLETWELD QUALIFICATION | oak (A)TEST PLATE SHOWING LOCATION OF TEST SPECIMENS Its 7 we ¢ wei € SECTIONAA secTion 6-8 (@) omienTarion AND LocATION OF (©) LOCATION OF ALL-WELD-METAL ‘WELD METAL IMPACT SPECIMEN ‘TENSION SPECIMEN (GEEALSO 8.1.8 AND PQURE'73) SURFACING taverns SURFACING tens SURFACING LAYERS } fs sunracing 12 LI Lt t stk t | be NOTE: EITHER SEQUENCE IS ACCEPTABLE. (©) SEQUENCE FOR DEPOSITING THE WELD METAL Figure 5.13—All-Weld-Metal Tension and Impact Specimen ‘Test Plate Design and Specimen Locations 37mm 078425 O5214L0 68) mm ‘AWS 03.6M:1900 QUALIFICATION [ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES I \ WELD METAL, ALL WELD-METAL IMPACT SPECIMENS TENSION SPECIMEN FOR FILLET WELD QUALIFICATION 1 ke Dr ersten cnet eee io wei ¢ weio ¢ SECTION A-A, SECTION 8-6 (©) LOCATION OF ALL-WELD-METAL (8) ORIENTATION AND LOCATION OF ‘TENSION SPECIMEN WELD METAL IMPACT SPECIMEN (SEE ALSO 5.11.5 AND FIGURE 7.1) ‘SURFACING avers: ‘SURFACING, LAYERS SURFACING. LAYERS 4 Fa Lt sunrscine 3 t See ene 7 STE NOTE: EITHER SEQUENCE IS ACCEPTABLE. (0) SEQUENCE FOR DEPOSITING THE WELD METAL Figure 5.13A—All-Weld-Metal Tension and Impact Specimen ‘Test Plate Design and Specimen Locations. MM O7842bS OS14b2 518 om ‘QUALIFICATION AWS 03.6M:1909 PC ‘Standard Specimen Smal Size Specimens Proportionalto Standard D= Diameter Notes 7,2) 202 0.180 1020075 3+ 0080 {G— Gage Length (5:1) 100210 50205 252025 + — Radius of fet, in 10 5 3 ‘A= Longin of reduced section, min Note 4) 110 55, 28 Notes: 1: Prefered ISO 6892 sizes re as shown, Other sizes may be used, provided the gauge length to diameter rato of Sis maintained, that is, GID =5, andr=D/2 ‘Metric specimens may be prepared in accocdance with ASTM E 8M. ‘The reduced section may have a gradual taper rom the ende toward the center, with he ends not more than one percent larger than the center (controling cimension) 4. If desired, th length of the reduced section may be increased to accommodate an extensometer of any convenient gauge length. Reference marks for the measurement of elongation shal be spaced athe inieated gauge length, 5. The gauge length and filets shall be as shown, but the ends may be of any form To fi the holders ofthe testing machine in such a way that the load is axl. I the ends are to be held in wedge grips tis desirable, possible, to make the length ofthe grp section reat {enough to allow the spacimen fo extend into the grips a cistance equal to two-thds or mote ofthe length of the grips ‘The surtaco finish with the A dimension shall be no rougher than 1 um, “The weld coupon forthe al-weld-metal tension coupon may De weided in the FA (1G) postion Figure 5.14—Alll-Weld-Metal Tension Test Specimen Design In addition to the above listed performance variables, _§.17.4 T- ¥-, and K-Connections. To qualify a welder other factors unique to work in the underwater environ- for complete joint penetration groove welds in tubular T-, ‘ment which could affect performance (thermal condi-_Y-, and K-connections, a welded H-, J-L 045 Restricted tions, diver dress, amount of assistance provided, ete.) __(6GR) test assembly (Refer to Figure 7.4 ot 8.4) shall be should be considered during welder performance qualifi-. _ required in accordance with 5.16, Testing on 13 mm cation testing. (1/2 jin. oF greater wall thickness qualifies for welding, TT, ¥-,and K-connection forall wall thicknesses and i ameters for which the welder is qualified with a 5.17 Qualification Tests Required procedure. The type and number of specimens ra {walify from each assembly are described in Part Il of sections 7 and 8 for Class A and B welds, respectively. 5.17.1 A welder may be qualified either under simulated conditions or at the site of the production welds, pro- vided the essential variables for welder qualification are _§,17.5 Fillet Welds. The welder shall weld fillet-weld satisfied. test assemblies in accordance with the requirements of variables and positions of 5.16 and Table 5.5. The re- quired type and number of specimens are described in Part Il of sections 7 through 10 for Class A through O welds, respectively 5.17.2 The Customer may accept evidence of previous qualification, provided all the requirements of this speci- fication are met 5.17.3 Groove Welds. Test assemblies shall be welded for position, thickness, and diameters in accordance with the requirements for variables and positions of 5.16 and ‘Table 5.5, to qualify a welder for groove welding inplae 548 Method of Testing (pipe. The required type and number of specimens are _§,18.1 Visual and radiographic examination of welder described in Part If of sections 7 through 10 for Class A qualification coupons shall be accomplished in accor- through O welds, respectively. dance with section 6, Parts Il and II, as applicable, 39Wm 0784265 O5224b2 454 mm ‘AWS 03.6M:1900 QUALIFICATION ‘ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES. Dimensions (inches) ‘Standard Specimen Small Size Specimens Proportional Standard Nominal Diameter 10.500 in, round (0.350 mn. round) (0.250 i. round = Gage Longh 72.000 = 0.005 71400 = 0.008 7.000 = 0.005 D— Diameter (Note 1) (0500 + 0.010 (0.350 + 0.007 0.250 = 0.005 1 — Radius of fet, min 38 1a ane ‘A= Langth of reduced section, min Note 2) pala sala sla Notes: 4 'The reduced section may have a gradual taper from the ends toward the center, with the ends not more than one percent large than the conter (controling dimension), 2. TRdssired, the length ofthe reduced aaction may be increased to accommodate an extensometer of any convenient gauge length. Flterence marks forthe measurement of elongation shall be spaced al the indicated gauge length ‘3, The gauge length and filets shal be as shown, but the ends may be of any form tof the holders of the testing machine in such a way that the toad ls axial If tha ends are to be hold in wedge grip, tis dasrable, possible, to make the length ofthe grip section great lenough fo alow the specimen to extend into the gps @ distance equal to two-thies or more ofthe length ofthe ris. «4. The aurtace fish withthe A cmension shal be mo rougher than 634 5) Wecessary a subsizo specimen, as shown he er Metal speciation, may be used 8, ‘The weld coupon forth a-weld:motal tension coupon may be welded nthe PA (16) postion. Figure 5.144—All-Weld-Metal Tension Test Specimen Design WELD METAL SPECIMENS: Haz SPECIMENS ~.¢ FUSION LINE (A) THICKNESS, t, LESS THAN 25 mm (1 is 2 OPTIONAL HAZ LOCATION noor~/ \Y t oFV es i Haz (©) THICKNESS, 1, 25 mm (1 in) ANO GREATER (©) HAZ DETAIL NOTE: NOTCH IN EACH SPECIMEN IS TO AUN PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLATE SURFACE. Figure 5.15—Location of Charpy V-Notch Impact Test Specimen in Test Weld 40M™ 0784265 0512463 350 mm QUALIFICATION ‘AWS 03.6M:1900 eB ‘ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (eat unpenwaren fe 180 min —ee— 10 mn —+| = 4 PLACES hi han SHOP WELD, i ‘SHOP TACK Tae+ 3 MINIMUM ar Tas ‘3. MINIMUM [AS WELDED +] O10 MIN REMOVED BY MACHINING EACH SIDE eNos | F_ REDUCED @% AS REQUIRED Tort TENSILE MACHINE SLOT MACHINED ON BOTH SIDES oan | MAY BE REMOVED AS TESTED, Notes: {1 Test filet weld size = 10 mmm except or single-pass filet welds. 2. Other plate thicknesses and filet wed sizes may be used by agreement. 3, Tota length of filet wels tested In shear shall not excoed the total length ofthe shop filet weld. The tet length is dete distance between the machinad siots. Min mum length of underwater filet weld to be tested is 200 mn. 4. Prior to testing, the average throat and total est length ofthe test filet weld shall be measured. The troat ofthe weld is the minimum distance from the rot of the joint othe face of Ue fitl weld, oot penetraon i disregarded. Tho weld area in shear i calculated by tmatiptyng the average troat by the total test length ‘The specimen shall be tested In tension to fale, which shall be by shear through the test filet welds. The maximum load is ded “The shear strength is determined by dividing the maximum load bythe total weld area (throat times length) in shear. Wider cover plates may be necessary to provent tensile faire across the cover plates. Higher tensile strength plate may be Used. ‘This specimen may also be used for procedure qualificaton of flet welds on pipe, ined by the exe Figure 5.16—Fillet Weld Shear Strength Specimens—Longitudinal from Plate 41