I am responsible for welding operator only. In our organization, we used to weld cladding by machine welding (Fronius International machine) GTAW-P Process.
As per Section IX:
Welder - one who performs manual or semi-automatic welding
Welding operator - one who operates machine or Automatic...
Dear DekDee,
Thanks.
QW-423 Alternative base materials for welder qualification is also applicable for both welder and welding operator.
Bcoz we qualified our welding operator on AISI4130 base material (Unassigned).
plz advice.
Dear Dhurjati sen,
I reviewed QW-433, this is for alternative F.No for welder performance qualification. This will not applicable for welding operator performance qualification.
Because the term welder and welding operator are different as per ASME Sec IX.
Thanks
Jegan.t
As per Sec IX QW-360; For welding operator P.No & F.no is not an essential variable
It's related to Overlay welding (Cladding). I have a qualification for welding operator with AISI4130 base material + Inconel 625 filler wire.
Whether this welding operator can do overlay welding (Cladding)...
yes it's related to Overlay welding (Cladding). I have a qualification for welding operator with AISI4130 base material + Inconel 625 filler wire.
Whether this welding operator can do overlay welding (Cladding) for different Base material with different filler wire without qualifying him again...
As per Sec IX QW-360; P.No & F.no is not an essential variable for welding operator - Machine welding
My concern is we have different procedure qualification (WPS) in our database. If welding operator qualified for Sl.No.1 below can weld Sl.No. 2 to 7 within the limits of the essential...
