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Welding QC Notes

Welding Quality Control (QC) ensures welded components meet standards for strength, durability, and safety through inspections, testing, and documentation. Key components include adherence to welding codes, qualification of procedures and welders, and various inspection methods such as visual and nondestructive testing. The role of a Welding QC Inspector is crucial for compliance, monitoring, and maintaining documentation.

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Welding QC Notes

Welding Quality Control (QC) ensures welded components meet standards for strength, durability, and safety through inspections, testing, and documentation. Key components include adherence to welding codes, qualification of procedures and welders, and various inspection methods such as visual and nondestructive testing. The role of a Welding QC Inspector is crucial for compliance, monitoring, and maintaining documentation.

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Welding Quality Control (QC) Notes

Welding Quality Control (QC) ensures that welded components meet specified standards for
strength, durability,
and safety. It involves inspections, testing, and documentation to verify that welding processes
follow industry
codes and project requirements.

1. Welding Codes & Standards


- AWS (American Welding Society) - Structural welding
- ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Pressure vessels & piping
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization) - Global welding standards

2. Welding Procedure Qualification (WPS & PQR)


- WPS (Welding Procedure Specification): A documented guide on how welding should be
performed.
- PQR (Procedure Qualification Record): A record proving that the WPS meets code requirements.

3. Welder Qualification (WPQ)


- Welders must be certified by passing tests that demonstrate their ability to produce defect-free
welds.

4. Welding Inspection
A. Visual Inspection (VT)
- Checks for surface defects like cracks, porosity, undercuts, and incomplete fusion.

B. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Methods


- Radiographic Testing (RT) - X-rays or gamma rays check internal defects.
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - Sound waves detect subsurface defects.
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) - Finds surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic
materials.
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) - Detects surface cracks in non-porous materials.
5. Destructive Testing (DT)
- Tensile Test - Measures weld strength.
- Bend Test - Checks weld ductility and fusion.
- Impact Test - Assesses toughness at different temperatures.

6. Welding Defects & Causes


- Porosity - Caused by gas entrapment.
- Cracks - Due to rapid cooling or high stress.
- Incomplete fusion - Poor penetration or incorrect technique.
- Undercut - Excessive heat input.

7. Welding Documentation
- Inspection reports, material certificates, welding logs, test results.

8. Role of Welding QC Inspector


- Ensures compliance with design and codes.
- Monitors welding procedures and rejects defective welds.
- Maintains proper documentation.

9. Tools Used in Welding QC


- Fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, welding bend test fixtures, ultrasonic flaw detectors.

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