PRACTICAL PLATE.

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Slag
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22 Lack of
sidewall fusion

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Poor 153
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12-14mm
2mm Height 4mm
Code/Specification used: TWI 09-09-03
B Welding process
3mm in 50mm 40
length Welding position: Flat /PA Length & thickness of
WELD FACE

230
Gas pore
> 1.5 Ø

236
241

30 Undercut
1.5 max
30

Arc Strike
15

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10 Root concavity

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2 deep

n height : 4mm.
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n width: 128
3-4mm
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ent: 2mm
Incomplete root B
n: 3mm
penetration in 50mm
50
WELD ROOT

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Lack of root
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 Plate Inspection Points
1) Use a pencil for the arrow lines, but make all
written comments and measurements in ink
only
2) Report everything that you can observe

3) Do not forget to compare and sentence your

report

4) Do not forget to date & sign your report

5) Make any observations, such as

recommendations for further investigation for
crack-like imperfections.

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 QUESTIONS ?

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TERMINOLOGY:
Use standard terms.
Do not use abbreviations.
ACCURACY:
All dimensions in millimetres.
No need to scale.
Measurements to be as accurate as possible.
PRESENTATION:
Sketch to be as neat as possible.
The key to passing the
examination.
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SPECIMEN NUMBER 001

EXTERNAL DEFECTS Defects Noted Code or Specification Reference

Defect Type Accumulative Maximum Section/ Accept/Reject

Total Allowanc Table No
1 e 3 4
25mm x 4mm 2mm 2 15 Reject
Excess weld metal height 15

Excess weld metal appearance Poor blend Smooth 8 Reject

Incomplete filling 22mm None 5 Reject

Inadequate weld width (PIPE) N/A ----------- ---------- Accept

-

70mm long 50mm 9 Reject

Slag Inclusions
Arc strike 3 x 25mm None 12 Reject
Undercut 1.5mm depth 1mm 6 Reject

Surface Porosity 1.5mm  1mm 2 Reject

Cracks/Crack-like defects 40mm NONE 1 Reject*

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Misalignment 2mm 2mm 9 Accept

Excessive Root Penetration 4mm 2mm 15 Reject

Incomplete Root Penetration 50mm NONE 13 Reject

Lack of Root Fusion 20mm NONE 11 Reject

Root Concavity 2mm depth 1mm 10 Reject

Root Undercut NONE ------------ ---------- Accept

Cracks/Crack-like defects NONE ------------ ---------- Accept

Slag inclusions NONE ------------ 9 Accept

Porosity NONE ------------ 2 Accept

Laps/Laminations NONE ------------ ---------- Accept

TWI-I
This *pipe/plate has been examined to the requirements of code/specification .........................................
and is accepted/rejected accordingly.

Comments: Not
Burn through 10mm referenced N/A Refer
Spatter should have been removed before inspection. Seek advice

I C Plenty 22nd August 2003

Signature......................................................... Date.....................................................................................
*Delete which is not applicable. Use the other side for any comments.

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