15 Questions
What should be done upon receipt of material to ensure its quality?
Inspect the material to ensure its condition and type
What is the purpose of requesting Mill Certificates for ordered material?
To ensure the proper type and grade of material is received
What is the potential consequence of overlap in welds?
Stress concentration under load
What are some probable causes of overlap in welds?
Surface contaminants like oil, paint, rust, mill scale
How is overlap in welds corrected?
By grinding to remove the overlap and blending to achieve the desired weld profile
What should always be requested to ensure the proper type and grade of material is received?
Mill Certificates
What is overlap in welds?
A condition where the weld metal does not fuse to the parent metal
What is the potential consequence of overlap in welds?
Stress concentration under load
What is the correct way to correct overlap in welds?
Grinding to remove the overlap and blending
What is the purpose of becoming familiar with code and procedure requirements ahead of time?
To make educated decisions regarding cutting and preparation methods
What are some probable causes of overlap in welds?
Operator technique: incorrect work and travel angles
What does overlap in fillet welds produce?
Reduced effective throat
What is the consequence of overlap in welds in relation to incomplete fusion?
Overlap can mask incomplete fusion
What is the recommended action if overlap occurs in welds?
Review procedures and welding techniques to eliminate further overlap
What is a potential initiation point for a crack in welds with overlap?
Corrected overlap
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