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Figure 4.21-Test Plate For Unlimited Thickness-Welder Qualification (See 4.23.1)

The document describes the requirements for welder and welding operator qualification tests for unlimited thickness welds. It includes two figures showing the configuration of test plates, with notes on tack weld placement, backing thickness and width, and groove configuration. The test plates are used to qualify welders and operators for unlimited thickness welding.

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Figure 4.21-Test Plate For Unlimited Thickness-Welder Qualification (See 4.23.1)

The document describes the requirements for welder and welding operator qualification tests for unlimited thickness welds. It includes two figures showing the configuration of test plates, with notes on tack weld placement, backing thickness and width, and groove configuration. The test plates are used to qualify welders and operators for unlimited thickness welding.

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AWS D1 .

1 :2000 QUALIFICATION

SIDE BEND
SPECIMEN SIDE BEND
SPECIMEN

DIRECTION OF
1 in.~ ROLLING OPTIONAL
(25mm)~
~
~

5 in. (125 mm) MIN

Notes:
1. When radiography is used for testing, no tack
welds shall be in test area.
2. The backing thickness shall be 1/4 in. (6 mm) min
to 3/8 in. (10 mm) max; backing width shall be 3 in. (75 mm) min
when not removed for radiography, otherwise 1 in. (25 mm) min.

Figure 4.21-Test Plate for Unlimited Thickness-Welder Qualification (see 4.23.1)

SIDE BEND SPECIMEN


DIRECTION OF
ROLLING OPTIONAL

Notes:
1. When radiography is used for testing, no tack welds shall be in test area.
2. The joint configuration of a qualified WPS may be used in lieu of the groove configuration shown here.
3. The backing thickness shall be 3/8 in. (10 mm) min to 1/2 in. (12 mm) max; backing width shall be
3 in. (75 mm) min when not removed for radiography, otherwise 1-1/2 in. (40 mm) min.

Figure 4.22-Test Plate for Unlimited Thickness-


Welding Operator Qualification (see 4.23.2)

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