GMAW STT / SMAW Weld Procedure

[GemmellG]

Developing GMAW (STT) Root & Hot Pass / SMAW Fill & Cap weld procedure my question is QW-403-10 does this essential variable apply to both processes. Please see below.

#1. Test Coupon 0.375" Root 0.125" x 1.1 = 0.1375" Fill & Cap 0.25" x 1.1 = 0.275" = Qualified base metal thickness
0.4125"?

#2. Test Coupon 0.375" Root 0.125" x 1.1 = 0.1375" Fill & Cap 0.25" x 2 = 0.5" = Qualified base metal thickness 0.6375"?

 

[david339933]

Should search the site before posting, as this has been answered many times.....good idea to always search Linkas well for interpretations.

Standard Designation: BPV Section IX
Edition/Addenda:
Para./Fig./Table No:
Subject Description: Section IX, QW-403.10, Short-Circuiting Mode
Date Issued: 09/24/1996
Record Number: BC96-001
Interpretation Number : IX-95-33
Question(s) and Reply(ies):
Question: Does QW-403.10 limit the base metal thickness qualified to 1.1T for a combination GMAW-S/SMAW PQR test coupon thickness "T" less than ½ in. when used to support a combination GMAW-S/SMAW WPS?

Reply: Yes.

 

[GemmellG]

Thanks for the quick response