Trinity Forge Training Module

TFTM-WLD2: Welder Qualification SLB WPS-TF-410


Rev: 12/06/2017

Taught by: Machining Superintendent, Quality Control Supervisor

Objective:
bullet ASME Section IX
bullet SLB WPS-TF-410-DWN or latest version
bullet Part CWS-2-Qualification of Welders and Welding Operators
bullet Specification for the Welding 410 Stainless Steel
bullet Test for Plate of Limited Thickness

Syllabus:
bullet Code: ASME Section IX
bullet WPS-TF-410 DWN or current revision
bullet Joint type: Groove
bullet Material spec. AISI 410 Stainless Steel-13% Chrome average
bullet Filler metal: AWS ER 410, 14KSo / E410-T1
bullet Process: GTAW / FCAW
bullet Joint position: 1G Rotated
bullet Material size/thk: 4*4.75 and 0.438 Thick
bullet Preheat Temperature Min/Interpass Temperature Max: 400° F /700° F
bullet Shielding Gas, Mix, flow Rate: Argon/ 100%,20-30 CFH; Filler-Argon/CO2 75% / 25%, 30-40CFH
bullet Current: DCSP
bullet Weld Testing: Visual per QW-302.4 / 2. Transverse side bends per QW-161.1 and QW-462.2. Radiographic examination per QW-191 and QW-302.2
bullet Weld requires elliptical coupon, start and stop overlapped with 0.125 of open root

Completion:  After successful completion of welding and testing the operator is qualified to weld the material and joints that he has been tested on.

The welds that have been made for testing will be submitted to Steel Inspectors of Texas. for qualification. The results of their evaluation will certify or reject the welder operations.

Evidence of welder qualification will be kept in the employee training file. Employee will remain qualified until such time that employee has not welded for a period of six months. The Manager has the right to revoke qualification at any time that employee fails to follow the guidelines set forth in the MPS concerning welding.

Notes: Changes to this training module needs to be coordinated with Steel inspectors of Texas or other appropriately approved supplier. 


Revision history:

Release Date

Description of Change

Owner

Approver

12/06/2017

Format updated to comply with new TFTM standard, but no content change .

Tim Ellis

Todd Sheppard


















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