ASME IX-2023 Tools

Welding, Brazing & Fusing Qualification

WPS Thickness Qualification Range

Mechanical Test Evaluation

Tensile Test Evaluation (QW-150)

Welder Qualification Range

Post Weld Heat Treatment (QW-407)

Heat Input / Arc Energy (QW-409)

Requalification Check

Q1: Did the welding process change?

Q2: Did base metal P-No. or Group change?

Q3: Did filler F-No. or A-No. change?

Q4: Did base metal thickness go beyond range?

Q5: Did weld metal thickness exceed qualified max?

Q6: Did preheat drop > 55 °F below min?

Q7: Did heat input exceed qualified range?

Q8: Did welding position change to non-qualified?

Q9: Did toughness essential variable change?

Material Group Look-up