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- - By Nalla (***) Date 07-25-2012 20:52
Dear Experts
We are going auto-welding process for pipe welding.
Does separate qualifcation required for GTAW  & FCAW welders to qualify as welding operators?
Pls refer resepective sect. in the code.
Parent - - By Solluz (*) Date 07-26-2012 19:24
Nalla,  If you are working to ASME Sect. IX,  QW-361.1 covers variables for Automatic Welding (welding performed by an Operator).   QW-350 covers variables for welders.   There are different requirements for operators versus welders.  QW-361.1 (b) states that for automatic welding "a change in the welding process" is an essential variable, so you would definitely need to qualify the operator on both GTAW and FCAW processes.   QW-306 allows an operator to qualify on two separate test coupons or on one test coupon using both processes.
Regards, Sol
Parent - By Nalla (***) Date 07-28-2012 06:27
Solluz
Noted with thanks
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