Learn the relationship of Section IX to other codes

Review of the welding process and common variables

Various welding techniques: fuel gas, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, submerged arc, plasma arc, electroslag, electrogas, electron beam, stud, friction, resistance

P-numbers, S-numbers and non code metals, steel metallurgy; hardenability; preheat and postweld heat treatment

Filler metal specifications including F-numbers; A numbers; SFA specifications; non SFA filler metals. Subtopics addressed:

1 Writing the welding procedure specification

2 Learn how to meet code while addressing customer requirements

3 How to provide direction to the welder and find

4 Sources of information for preparing intelligent and meaningful welding procedure specifications

Selecting, preparing, and welding the test coupon to obtain maximum cost-effectiveness. Subtopics addressed:

1 Recording both necessary and worthwhile data; demonstrating code compliance

2 Benefit from a practical session: writing the welding procedure specification

3 Use of Section IX form; other formats; procedure qualification record forms; revisions to records and procedures and receive a take-home test

4 Welder and welding operator qualifications

5 Conducting performance tests and maintain the continuity of qualifications

6 Review supplemental variables special considerations for notch toughness

7 Learn how welding influences toughness; measuring and recording heat input data; translating heat input data into useful directions for a welder

8 Brazing processes and variables including differences between the QW (welding)and QB (brazing) sections

9 Preparation of the brazing procedure specification

10 Qualification of the brazing procedure; types of tests; qualification of brazers and brazing operators