3. WELD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS
PRE TEST BRIEFING:
ASME SECTION IX CODE
WELD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
VISUAL INSPECTIONS
SAFETY IN WELDING

4. INTRODUCE
the
AUTHORIZED
TESTING
REPRESENTATIVES
to the
PARTICIPATING
MEMBER WELDERS

5. INTRODUCE THE CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE
THE SUPERVISING MANUFACTURER / CONTRACTOR IS HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TESTING EVENT, WITNESS HOLD POINT INSPECTIONS, SIGN TEST DOCUMENTS AND CONTINUITY UPDATES.
THE AUTHORIZED TESTING REPRESENTATIVES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING THE VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE TEST ASSEMBLIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APLICABLE TEST SPECIFICAIONS AND ASME CODE SECTION IX.
THE MANUFACTURER / CONTRACTOR PARTICIPATING IN THE WELDER TESTING EVENT MUST HAVE THEIR OWN QUALIFIED WELDING PROCEDURES THAT MATCH THE UA WCP PROCEDURES.

6. NCPWB POLICY & PROCEDURE
Whenever a welder is tested, there shall be a NCPWB member contractor present in the facility where the test coupon will be welded. This person shall be a regular paid employee of a NCPWB contractor. This contractor shall work together with the UA Authorized Testing Representative (ATR) in administering the test.

7. ROLL CALL OF WELDERS COLLECT ID AND UNION CARD UPDATE PHOTOGRAPHS TEST SPECS / INSPECTION REPORT

8. TIME LIMITS FOR WELD TEST ARE LOCATED ON THE UA WELD
TEST SPECIFICATION
SHEETS HANDED
OUT DURING THE
WELDER BRIEFING.

9. GRINDING ON THE WELD TEST COUPONS NEEDS TO BE STRICTLY LIMITED!!!!
EXCESSIVE AND PROLONGED GRINDING IS AN INDICATION THAT THE WELDER LACKS THE NECESSARY SKILL TO MAKE AN ACCEPTABLE WELD AND THIS WOULD BE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE ATR TO TERMINATE THE WELDER’S TEST. 9

10. Grinding!
You may GRIND to prep your tacks, you may GRIND a 6010 root pass, and you may GRIND starts and stops ONLY for a tie in!!!
GRINDING is NOT allowed for removing as welded material, sculpting, shaping, blending or making repairs of any sort.
- NO GRINDING OR FILING on the final weld is allowed, especially to blend undercut.
The WELD must be judged in the as welded condition, per UA Weld Test Specifications.. 10

11. (GRINDING STARTS & STOPS OK)
(NO GRINDING ON COMPLETED WELD)
(GRINDING STARTS & STOPS OK) 11

12. Misalignment Tolerances:
- Tolerances for mismatch can be found in the UA Weld Test Specifications.
- Angle iron for fit up is available.
- The ATR will stop the testing event due to excessive mismatch. 12

13. LENGTH, LOCATION AND LIMITS. Per UA Weld Test Specifications
Tack Welds
LENGTH, LOCATION AND LIMITS.
INSTALL
3 OR 4
TACK WELDS
NOT GREATER
THAN ½”
IN LENGTH
Per UA Weld Test Specifications 13

14. Tack Locations:
TACK LOCATIONS AT 12:00 AND 6:00 INSURE UPWARD OR DOWNHILL WELDING PROGRESSION.
WELD
PROGRESSION
IS AN
ESSENTIAL VARIABLE
THAT MUST BE
MAINTAINED. 14

17. STOP AND CALL FOR INSPECTION
INSTALL YOUR TACK WELDS OUT OF POSITION
____________________________________________
PREPARE YOUR TACK WELDS OUT OF POSITION
__________________________________________
CLEAN YOUR TACK WELDS INSIDE AND OUT
INSTALL YOUR COUPON IN THE TEST STAND
IN THE 6-G POSITION
STOP AND CALL FOR INSPECTION

18. 6-G Fixed Position Welding
RELEASING
THE CLAMP,
SPINNING,
ROTATING,
CHANGING
ELEVATION
OR ANGLE
V O I D S
THE TEST
AND
YOU WILL BE
STOPPED AT
THAT
POINT,
BY THE
AUTHORIZIED
TESTING
REP.

19. TACK WELD INSPECTION FIT UP INSPECTION INSTALL THE ( T ) STAMP
Hold Point #1:
TACK WELD INSPECTION
FIT UP INSPECTION
INSTALL THE ( T ) STAMP 19

20. DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT THE “T” STAMP

21. VERIFY MARKING OF THE TEST ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON THE TEST ASSEMBLY3 2 1 1 W R 8 2

22. INSPECT THE ROOT INSIDE & OUT
Hold Point #2:
ROOT PASS INSPECTION
INSPECT THE ROOT INSIDE & OUT 22

23. FINAL INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE WELD INSIDE AND OUT
Hold Point #3:
FINAL INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE WELD INSIDE AND OUT 23

24. Visual Inspection:
The completed test assembly shall be visually examined over the entire circumference, inside and outside, showing complete
joint penetration with complete
fusion of weld metal and base
metal (no concavity); and shall
be uniform and free of cracks,
incomplete fusion, incomplete
penetration, porosity, slag and
undercut (not to exceed 1/32”)

25. Undercut is not to exceed 1/32”25

26. DO NOT file or grind on the completed test coupon.
DO NOT remove coupon from the holding clamp.
Power brush cleaning is allowed. 26

27. ARC MARKS OR ARC STRIKES OUTSIDE OF THE WELD ZONE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!27

28. Repairs: QW-301.1 Intent of Test:
The performance qualification test are intended to determine the ability of welders and welding operators to make sounds welds. 28

29. COMPFAB INC. WELD TEST STANDS
DO NOT WELD OR GRIND
ON THE COMPFAB STANDS.
USE THE CLAMP TO SECURE
YOUR COUPON FOR TESTING.

30. Continuity: - CONTINUITY IS THE WELDERS RESPONSIBILITY.
- WELDER CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRE
EVERY SIX MONTHS.
CODE CHANGES REQUIRE A
CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO
SIGN OFF ON ALL CONTINUITY.
- A.T.R.’S CAN NO LONGER GRANT
CONTINUITY AT THE JATT / A.T.F.
WITHOUT A CONTRACTOR PRESENT.
BOTH A.T.R. AND CONTRACTOR
SIGNATURES ARE NEEDED. 30

31. Expired Certifications:
- Expired certifications are renewed by passing a test using the same welding process.
- Filler materials and the coupon used have no bearing on the renewal of the expired cert.
- Example: By passing a UA-63, your UA-21 is renewed and you now have a new certification.
Make your test count, do not duplicate tests if you have the ability / skill in another process. 31

32. 100% Safety Required! KEEP SAFETY GLASSES ON AT ALL TIMES.
SHARPEN TUNGSTEN ON APPROVED TOOLS.
USE DRY GLOVES.
USE FUME REMOVAL.
GOOD WORKING HOOD.
DON’T WELD OR WORK WITH ANY EQUIPMENT THAT IS DAMAGED, NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
USE THE PROPER P.P.E. REQUIRED DURING TEST.

33. COUPONS & FILLER MATERIAL
Brothers and Sisters,
Soon as we get out in the shop go to the counter, get your test coupon and filler.
!!!!SET YOUR HEAT ON SCRAP!!!!
AND REMEMBER,
ONLY A.T.R.’S ARE ALLOWED IN LOCK UP
ENTERING THE LOCK UP VOIDS YOUR TEST.

34. F I R E IN
THE H O L
S A F E T Y S A V E S L I V E S