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9 Comments / ASME Section IX / By Weld Fab World
In this article we will discuss the thickness qualification range of base metal and weld metal for
Procedure qualification and Welder performance qualification as per ASME code.
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Dissimilar Base Metal Thickness
Important note:
– Base Metal qualification limit is not applicable for welder qualification
– There is no restriction on minimum weld deposit thickness limit as per table QW-452.1(b)
– Weld metal thickness limit is only applicable for welder (performing manual and semi-automatic
welding) and not applicable for Welding operator (performing automatic or machine welding).
b) Weld Metal thickness limit for GMAW and FCAW process when Short-circuit mode will
used during qualification (as per table QW-355 QW-404.32 & of ASME Section IX)