Okay, I believe I know the answer to this but would like some input from those members who are intimately familiar with ASME.

We intend to perform strip clad on some SA516, Grade 70 plates.  The clad will be corrosion resistant overlay (EQ309L / EQ308L).  The strip is .5mm x 60mm and we're expecting to be kicking out around 1000Amps during deposits.

ASME III, Sub NB, Table NB-4622.7(b)-1 restricts heat input to 150Kj and 35RC hardness... is this restriction place only to be exempt from PWHT?  It's my opinion this is the case.