For a CJP procedure qualification/welder qualification test (3/8" thick, 516 Gr. 70, 1/4" steel backing, FCAW, 3G, E71T-1M, 45° included angle) is it expected per AWS D1.1 (or ASME Sec. IX for that matter) that when a welder uses a backing strip they should not need to backgouge as well?
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