INTERVIEW QUESTIONS - [12] - ASME Sec IX - Welding

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

ASME SECTION IX : WELDING




1. Is it required to certify the PQR?


Answer: Yes. 

The PQR shall be certified accurate by the manufacturer or contractor. 
Refer ASME Section IX QW 200.2 (b)

2. What is the expiry date of welder qualification if a welder has not worked with that qualification?


Answer: 6 Months. 

3. A welder is qualified with backing. Is he qualified to weld without backing in the case of SMAW welding?


Answer:  No. As per QW 353, deletion of backing is a re-qualification criteria for the welder in the case of SMAW. 


4. A welder is qualified with inert gas backing. Is he qualified to weld without inert gas backing in the case of GTAW welding?


Answer:  No. As per QW 356, deletion of inert gas backing is a re-qualification criteria for the welder in the case of GTAW.

5. A welder is qualified with DCEN. Is he qualified to weld DCEP in the case of GTAW welding?


Answer:  No. As per QW 356, Change in polarity is a re-qualification criteria for the welder in the case of GTAW.


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