Dear Experts.
In one of the WPS received from Sub-Contracator -
1- Appl Code- ASME SECT IX
2 - Weld Process - SAW (1G) & FCAW ( 3G ) / Test Coupon - Plate
3 - Position Qualification Range mentioned- SAW(1G) & FCAW ( All Positions ).
Does any of the both codes ( AWS D1.1 / ASME SECT IX ) have any reservation in using each other code?
Essential/Supplementary variables in both code differ.
Pls share your thoughts on below mentioned queries
ASME SECT IX x AWS D1.1
QW-203 Limits of Qualified Positions for Procedures
Unless specifically required otherwise by the welding variables (QW-250), a qualification in any position qualifies the procedure for all positions.
1 - Query:
1.1 - Does it mean PQR qualified in 3G position with CVN Test ( Plate ) can be used for all positions, ie – 1G to 6G & 1F to 5F?
QW-255-WELDING VARIABLES PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (WPS) Gas Metal-Arc Welding (GMAW and FCAW)
2- Query
QW-405.2- Under the Supplementary Essential Variable – Crossed(X) to indicate applicability.
2.1 - Does it mean PQR qualified in 3G position with CVN Test ( Plate ) can be used for all positions, ie – 1G to 6G & 1F to 5F?
2.2 – Can the same PQR can be used to weld welds without CVN requirement?
3 -QW-405 Positions
QW-405.2 A change from any position to the vertical position uphill progression. Vertical-uphill progression (e.g., 3G, 5G, or 6G position) qualifies for all positions.
3.1 - Does it mean PQR qualified in 3G position with CVN Test ( Plate ) can be used for all positions, ie – 1G to 6G & 1F to 5F?
4 - Can a PQR qualified in accordance with ASME SECT IX used for Structural welds which shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1 and vice versa?
5 – Can PQR qualified in 3G Position ( Plate ) used to weld Pipe in 5G or 6G Positions with/without CVN Requirements. Weld Process used in this PQR-SAW(1G) / FCAW (3G)?
Thanks