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    AWS D1620015.2M2013, Table 9.3, Examination Requirements for Performance Qualification Plate Surfacing ‘Type of Test Groove Clad or Harding (Buildup) ‘Visual Examination Yes Yes Macro-Examination Yes Yes 9.7.10 A welder or welding operator who fails the performance test may be retested atthe option ofthe qualifier, using (1) or @) below (1) If a retest is permitted by the qualifier without further training or practice, it shall consist of two test \weldments for each position failed, Both test weldments shall be acceptable for the welder or welding operator 10 qualify (2) Provided there is evidence satisfactory tothe qualifier thatthe welder or welding operator has had further training or practice, one test weld for each position failed is permitted. 9.7.11 The performance qualification of a welder or welding operator shall be affected when one of the following conditions occurs: (1) When he or she has not welded with « process during a period of six months or more, his or her qualifications for that process shall expire. (2) Requalifcation as result of (1) is permitted by having the welder or welding operator make one test ‘weldment using the same process. If the test weldment meets the requirements of this specification, then all of the ‘welder’s or welding operator's previous qualifications for that process, materials, thicknesses, product forms, and other variables are reinstated. (3) When there isa specific reason to question his or her ability to make welds that meet the specification, the quali- fications that support the welding he or she is doing shall be revoked. All other qualifications not questioned remain in effect. (4) Requalifcation asa result of (3) is permitted by having the welder or welding operator successfully complete per- formance qualification test(s) that support the quaification(s) questioned. 9.7.12 Completion of an acceptable procedure or performance qualification test shall qualify the welder or welding operator who welded the test weldment within the limits of performance qualification variables specified in 9.12. 9.7.13 Successful qualification using the test WPS shall also qualify an individual to weld with any other WPS using the same process and within the limits of performance variables in 9.12. Qualification as a welder does not qualify the individual as a welding operator or vice versa. 9.7.14 Welders qualified on a groove weld are also qualified to perform weld buildup of surfaces to replace of repair ‘base material with similar composition weld metal. 9.8 Qualification by Standard Test for Rail Stee! 9.8.1 Qualification requires completion of a standard test weldment in accordance with a qualified WPS, evaluation of the test weldment by the methods listed in Table 9.3, and acceptance of the weldment in accordance with the criteria of 9.11 9.9 Qualification by Workmanship Test for Rail Steet 9.9.1 Qualification by Workmanship Testis permitted only when allowed by AWS B2.1/B2.1M. 9.9.2 Qualification requires completion of a Workmanship Test welded in accordance with a qualified WPS that addresses typical production joints and conditions. Workmanship weldments are accepted or rejected primarily on the ‘basis of the visual examination criteria of 9.11. Other tests or examinations (macro-examiination, ete.) may be specified by AWS B2.1/B2.IM. Some typical Workmanship Test weldments are shown in Figures 9.4{a) through 9.4(0) a AWS D15.21015 26.2013, ‘SECTION THROUGH THE WELDMENT WELD BEADS 1 AND 2 BEGIN WELDING FROM THE CENTER OF THE PLATE TOWARD THE END @ SSK TEE i LT WELD BEADS 3 AND 4 BEGIN WELDING FROM THE ENDS ‘OF THE PLATE TOWARD THE CENTER CONTINUE ALTERNATING DIRECTION FOR EACH LAYER OF WELD BEAD EEE Se Figure 9.4(a)—Typical Weld Bead Sequence for Test Weldments 2 AWS D15.20015.2M2019, i i i + \ Figure 9.4(b)—Typical Weld Bead Sequence for Test Weldments a eae Figure 9.4(c)—Typical Weld Bead Sequence for Test Weldments 9.10 Test Weldments for Rail Steel {9.10.1 The test material shall be ASTM A36 steel plate. 9.10.2 Tests shall be performed using rail owner specified rail tee filer metals, 9.10.3 Test coupons welded in the specific test positions described in Table 9.4 qualify the welder to weld ral steel track components inthe flat position, Weldment orientations other than the specific test position showa in Table 94 are permitted, but such tests qualify only forthe orientation tested. 9.104 One or more welding process may be qualified on a single test weldment, Multiple welders and welding. ‘operators may be qualified for specific portions of one test. Failure of any portion of such test weldments constitutes failure forall processes, welders, and welding operators used in that test weldment. 9.10.5 Figure 9.4 shows typical weld bead progression. Figure 9.5 illustrates typical test plate setup. Figure 9.6 illustrates the locations for the removal of required specimen blanks. {9.10.6 Buildup. Prior to removing test specimen blanks identified in Figure 9.6, the built up surface shall be visually examined in accordance with AWS B2.1/B2.1M. Unless otherwise specified in AWS B2.1/B2.IM, three transverse ‘macros shall be removed as shown in Figure 9.6, and the weld shall show complete fusion. 2B AWS 015.21015.20:2019 a 1 in (25 mm) ~ @ Yee i i i i i i i in 127 im) Figure 9.5—Typical Test Plates 9.11 Examination Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for Rail Steel Unless otherwise specified in AWS B2.1/B2.1M, examination procedures and acceptance criteria shall be specified as follows: 9.11.1 Standard Test Weldments. The test weld may be examined visually by the qualifier at any time, and the test terminated at any stage if the necessary skills are not exhibited. Procedure and acceptance criteria for standard test ‘weldments shall be as follows: (@) Preheat base metal to # minimum temperature of 700°F [370°C] not to exceed 1000°F [538°C]. (B) Are length should be maintained as short as possible while maintaining good are characteristics. Recommend welding wire stick-out between | in and 1—1/4 in [25 mm and 32 mm]. (©) Maintain a drag angle of 15° to 30°. (@ Clean weld beads by manual or mechanical means after each pass. 4 AWS D15.2015.2M2013 DISCARD +n (25 mn BACKING STRIP Rn eean Bacee DISCARD 1 in [25 mn] Figure 9.6—Dimensions for Inspection Table 9.4 Position Limitations for Performance Tests "Test Positions Qualified Positions* Weld Positions _Groove __Clad and Handfacing (Buildup) s

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