General Repair Procedure For Welds
General Repair Procedure For Welds
General Repair Procedure For Welds
WELDS
FOR THE
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1.0 PURPOSE
This specification describes the methods utilized for the repair of weld defects found by
radiography or ultrasonic examination.
NOTE: All NDE and welding performed
performed per this specification shall
shall be in accordance
accordance with
approved contract procedures.
2.0 SCOPE
This specification provides the method for repairing weld defects, examination and required
records.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
The assigned Quality Manager shall be responsible for controlling repairs in this procedure.
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1 Procedure:
4.1.1 Remove the defect by gouging, grinding, or chipping.
4.1.2 Visually IInspect
nspect (VI) the cavity to verify removal of the defect, or that the
indication has been reduced to an acceptable level, and for weldability.
4.1.3 Weld the cavity.
4.1.4 VI the completed weld repair.
4.1.5 Examine (RT
(RT or UT) the completed weld
weld repair by the original m
method
ethod that
discovered the defect.
4.2 Records:
Records required to control and document welding and NDE are contract records and
shall be maintained by the Welding Manager, QC Manager or other Responsible
Management as required by contract, Code, jurisdiction and requirements.
requirements. They typically
include the following:
o WPS and NDE procedures
o Process Control Documents
o Reports
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5.0 REFERENCES
6.0 TERMINOLOGY
Term Definition
NDE Nondestructive Examination
RT Radiographic Examination
UT Ultrasonic Examination
VI Visual Inspection
WPS Welding Procedure Specification
7.0 EXHIBITS
None