Jun 20, 2015 #1 moe27 Industrial Oct 25, 2013 37 0 0 GB Can a WPS be qualified to unlimited material thickness groove joint? I know you can qualify up to 8" but what about thicker material?? Thanks, moe27
Can a WPS be qualified to unlimited material thickness groove joint? I know you can qualify up to 8" but what about thicker material?? Thanks, moe27
Jun 20, 2015 #2 metengr Materials Oct 2, 2003 15,478 0 0 US Depending on the Edition of ASME Section IX, review QW-451.1 for WPS qualification ranges. See Note 6 (2013 Edition) (6) For test coupons over 6 in. (150 mm) thick, the full thickness of the test coupon shall be welded. For the 1.5 " to 6" coupon thickness the maximum qualified for a WPS is 8" Beyond the 6" coupon thickness, the coupon thickness qualified is 1.33T as the maximum thickness. Upvote 0 Downvote
Depending on the Edition of ASME Section IX, review QW-451.1 for WPS qualification ranges. See Note 6 (2013 Edition) (6) For test coupons over 6 in. (150 mm) thick, the full thickness of the test coupon shall be welded. For the 1.5 " to 6" coupon thickness the maximum qualified for a WPS is 8" Beyond the 6" coupon thickness, the coupon thickness qualified is 1.33T as the maximum thickness.