SAW and FCAW

[xaverina1937]

if you qualify two independent WPS for SAW and FCAW can we repair SAW weld using FCAW welding without qualifying a addition WPS with combined welding process (SAW and FCAW)

 

[gtaw]

It depends to a large extent on what welding standard/code you are working with.

Best regards - Al

 

[mettamadhan]

it depends whether you are performing a partial repair or full repair.

 

[SectionIX]

Not for API 1104.