Hello everyone,
My name is Tom Shaw and I am a welding student at Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, SD. One of our assignments in out Code Book class is to ask a question on this forum.
My question is regarding the qualification test through D1.5. According to 5.21.5.2 “Root or intermediate weld bead contours shall not be modified by chipping, grinding. Cutting or other means before depositing subsequent weld passes”. However, it does not mention anything about the final cover pass when you are competed welding. My question is, can you use a grinder, power chipper, etc. after all welding is completed in order to remove excess reinforcement?
Other opinions on this subject would be great because I have received different answers from different people.
Thanks,
Tom Shaw