PRACTICAL PLATE.

SECTION 22 SECTION 26
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Page 1 of 3 Name: [Block capitals] Mr. I C Plenty Code/Specification used: TWI 09-09-03 Welding position: Flat /PA MEASURE FROM Copyright 2005, TWI Ltd THIS DATUM EDGE

EXAMPLE PLATE REPORT

Signature:

I C Plenty

Test piece ident:

001

Welding process:

MMA/SMAW

Joint type: Single V Butt Date 22/08/2003

Length & thickness of plate: 300mm x 10 mm

WELD FACE

Lack of sidewall fusion

B
Gas pore > 1.5
230 236 30 Undercut 1.5 max

87

22

51

153

40 Arc Strike 241 15

Slag inclusion

NOTES:

Excessive weld metal Height 4mm Excess weld metal height : 4mm. Toe Blend: Poor Weld width: 12-14mm Misalignment: 2mm Angular Distortion 3mm in 50mm Spatter along weld length

30

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EXAMPLE PLATE REPORT

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MEASURE FROM THIS DATUM EDGE

WELD ROOT

Root concavity 2 deep

B
Lack of root Fusion
247 20

23

10

128

50

Incomplete root penetration

NOTES: Excess penetration height :

Toe Blend: Excess penetration width: Linear Misalignment: Angular Distortion:

4mm. Poor 3-4mm 2mm 3mm in 50mm

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Plate Inspection Points

1) Use a pencil for the arrow lines, but make all written comments and measurements in ink only 2) Report everything that you can observe 3) Do not forget to compare and sentence your report 4) Do not forget to date & sign your report

5) Make any observations, such as recommendations for further investigation for crack-like imperfections.
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QUESTIONS ?

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REMEMBER!
TERMINOLOGY: Use standard terms. Do not use abbreviations. ACCURACY:

All dimensions in millimetres. No need to scale. Measurements to be as accurate as possible. PRESENTATION:

Sketch to be as neat as possible. The key to passing the examination.
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EXAMPLE WELD INSPECTION REPORT/SENTENCE SHEET

PRINT FULL NAME I C Plenty 001
Defects Noted Code or Specification Reference

SPECIMEN NUMBER
EXTERNAL DEFECTS

Defect Type

Accumulative Total 1 25mm x 4mm

Maximum Allowanc e 2mm 2

Section/ Table No 3 15 15

Accept/Reject 4 Reject

Excess weld metal height

Excess weld metal appearance

Poor blend

Smooth

Reject

Incomplete filling

22mm

None

Reject

Inadequate weld width (PIPE)

N/A

-----------

----------

Accept

70mm long
Slag Inclusions Arc strike Undercut 3 x 25mm 1.5mm depth

50mm
None 1mm

9
12 6

Reject
Reject Reject

Surface Porosity

1.5mm

1mm

Reject

Cracks/Crack-like defects

40mm

NONE

Reject*

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ROOT DEFECTS
Misalignment 2mm 2mm 9 Accept

Excessive Root Penetration Incomplete Root Penetration Lack of Root Fusion Root Concavity Root Undercut Cracks/Crack-like defects Slag inclusions Porosity Laps/Laminations

4mm 50mm 20mm 2mm depth NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE

2mm NONE NONE 1mm --------------------------------------------------------

15 13 11 10 ------------------9 2 ----------

Reject Reject Reject Reject Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept

TWI-I This *pipe/plate has been examined to the requirements of code/specification ......................................... and is accepted/rejected accordingly.
Comments: Not Burn through 10mm referenced Spatter should have been removed before inspection. N/A Refer Seek advice

Signature......................................................... *Delete which is not applicable.

I C Plenty

Date................................................. .................................... Use the other side for any comments.

22nd August 2003

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