Miter Groove

Miter Groove
Longitudinal

Longitudinal
ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC

Conection

Conection
Girth and

Girth and
Groove

Groove
Branch

Branch
CRITERIA for Visual test CRITERIA for Visual test

Fillet

Fillet
Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero
Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B
Undercutting H Zero H H Undercutting H Zero H H
Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Concave root surface K K N/A K Concave root surface K K N/A K
Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L
B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T
Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length
H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4 H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4
k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T
L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.) L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.)
through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16) through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16)
value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8) value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8)
Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32) Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32)
>25 (1) <5 (3/16) >25 (1) <5 (3/16)
Miter Groove

Miter Groove
Longitudinal

Longitudinal
ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC

Conection

Conection
Girth and

Girth and
Groove

Groove
Branch

Branch
CRITERIA for Visual test CRITERIA for Visual test

Fillet

Fillet
Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero
Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B
Undercutting H Zero H H Undercutting H Zero H H
Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Concave root surface K K N/A K Concave root surface K K N/A K
Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L
B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T
Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length
H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4 H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4
k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T
L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.) L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.)
through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16) through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16)
value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8) value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8)
Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32) Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32)
>25 (1) <5 (3/16) >25 (1) <5 (3/16)
Miter Groove

Miter Groove
Longitudinal

Longitudinal
ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC
Conection

Conection
Girth and

Girth and
Groove

Groove
Branch

Branch
CRITERIA for Visual test CRITERIA for Visual test
Fillet

Fillet
Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero
Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B
Undercutting H Zero H H Undercutting H Zero H H
Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Concave root surface K K N/A K Concave root surface K K N/A K
Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L
B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T
Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length
H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4 H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4
k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T
L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.) L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.)
through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16) through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16)
value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8) value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8)
Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32) Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32)
>25 (1) <5 (3/16) >25 (1) <5 (3/16)
Miter Groove

Miter Groove
Longitudinal

Longitudinal

ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC ASME B 31.3 96 TABLE 341.3.2 ACC
Conection

Conection
Girth and

Girth and
Groove

Groove
Branch

Branch

CRITERIA for Visual test CRITERIA for Visual test

Fillet

Fillet

Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero Crack Zero Zero Zero Zero
Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Lock of fusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B Incomplete Penetration B Zero N/A B
Undercutting H Zero H H Undercutting H Zero H H
Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero Surface Porosity or exposed Slag Inclusion Zero Zero Zero Zero
Concave root surface K K N/A K Concave root surface K K N/A K
Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L Rainforcement or internal protrusion L L L L
B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T B: Depth of incomplete penetration <1/32 in. & <0.2T
Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length Cumulation length of Incomplete Penetration <1.5 in. in any 6 in. weld length
H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4 H: Depth of Undercut <1/32 in. & T/4
k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T k: Depth of root surface concavity Total joint thikness, incl, weld reinf: >T
L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.) L: Height of reinforcement or internal protrusion in any plan For T mm(in.) Height mm(in.)
through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16) through the weld shall be within limits of the applicable height <6 (1/4) <1.5 (1/16)
value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8) value in the tabulation at right >6 (1/4), <13 (1/2) <3 (1/8)
Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32) Weld metal shall merge smoothly into the component surface. >13 (1/2), <25 (1) <4 (5/32)
>25 (1) <5 (3/16) >25 (1) <5 (3/16)
API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test
Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in) Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in)
Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64) Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64)
workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32) workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32)
Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity
of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of
total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32) total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32)
weld length. weld length.
Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick. Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick.
Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.) Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.)

>1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint >1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint

of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8) of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8)
>1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16) >1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16)

12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4) 12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4)
<1/64 (0.4) Acceptable <1/64 (0.4) Acceptable

API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test
Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in) Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in)
Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64) Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64)
workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32) workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32)
Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity
of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of
total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32) total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32)
weld length. weld length.
Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick. Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick.
Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.) Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.)

>1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint >1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint

of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8) of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8)
>1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16) >1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16)

12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4) 12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4)
<1/64 (0.4) Acceptable <1/64 (0.4) Acceptable

API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test
Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in) Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in)
Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64) Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64)
workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32) workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32)
Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity
of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of
total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32) total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32)
weld length. weld length.
Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick. Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick.
Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.) Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.)

>1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint >1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint

of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8) of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8)
>1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16) >1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16)
12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4) 12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4)
<1/64 (0.4) Acceptable <1/64 (0.4) Acceptable

API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test API 1104 Visual Test weld shall be: API 650 Visual Test
Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in) Free of crack, inadequate penetration, Depth of undercut mm (in)
Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64) Burn through, and must present a neat Vertical joint <0.4 (1/64)
workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32) workman-like appearance. Horizental joint <0.8 (1/32)
Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity Depht of undercut <1/32 in or 12.5% Porosity
of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of of wall thickness, wichever is smaller One cluster in any 4in. Diameter of
total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32) total length of undercut 2 in. in 12 in. each cluster <2.5 (3/32)
weld length. weld length.
Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick. Undercut Plate thick Max reinforce thick.
Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.) Depth in(mm) length in(mm) mm (in.) mm (in.)

>1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint >1/32 (08) or >12.5% Not acceptable Vert. joint Hor. Joint

of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8) of wall thickness <13 (1/2) >2.5 (3/32) 3 (1/8)
>1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16) >1/64 (04) or >6% 2 (50) in continuos >13 to 25 (1) 3 (1/8) 5 (3/16)
12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4) 12 (300) or 1/6 weld length >25 (1) 5 (3/16) 6 (1/4)
<1/64 (0.4) Acceptable <1/64 (0.4) Acceptable