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Welder Diameter Limitation ASME SEC IX

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ASME BPVC.

IX-2017

Table QW-452.3
Groove-Weld Diameter Limits
Outside Diameter Qualified,
Outside Diameter of Test in. (mm)
Coupon, in. (mm) Min. Max.
Less than 1 (25) Size welded Unlimited
1 (25) to 2 7/8 (73) 1 (25) Unlimited
Over 2 7/8 (73) 2 7/8 (73) Unlimited

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with
QW-452.1.
(b) 2 7/8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is the equivalent of NPS 2 1/2 (DN 65).

Table QW-452.4
Small Diameter Fillet-Weld Test
Qualified
Outside Diameter of Test Coupon, Minimum Outside Diameter, Thick-
in. (mm) Qualified, in. (mm) ness
Less than 1 (25) Size welded All
1 (25) to 2 7/8 (73) 1 (25) All
Over 2 7/8 (73) 2 7/8 (73) All

GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Type and number of tests required shall be in accordance with Table QW-452.5.
(b) 2 7/8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is considered the equivalent of NPS 2 1/2 (DN 65).

Table QW-452.5
Fillet-Weld Test
Type and Number of Tests
Thickness of Test Required [Figure QW-462.4(b) or
Coupon as Welded, Figure QW-462.4(c)]
Type of Joint in. (mm) Qualified Range Macro Fracture
3
Tee fillet [Figure /16 (5) or greater All base material thicknesses, fillet sizes, and 1 1
QW-462.4(b)] diameters 2 7/8 (73) O.D. and over [Note (1)]

Less than 3/16 (5) T to 2 T base material thickness, T maximum 1 1


fillet size, and all diameters 2 7/8 (73) O.D.
and over [Note (1)]

GENERAL NOTE: Production assembly mockups may be substituted in accordance with QW-181.2.1. When production as-
sembly mockups are used, range qualified shall be limited to the fillet sizes, base metal thicknesses, and configuration of
the mockup.
NOTES:
(1) Test coupon prepared as shown in Figure QW-462.4(b) for plate or Figure QW-462.4(c) for pipe.
(2) 2 7/8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is considered the equivalent of NPS 2 1/2 (DN 65). For smaller diameter qualifications, refer to Table
QW-452.4 or Table QW-452.6.

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