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Module 10
Visual Inspection
and
Other NDE Methods
and Symbols
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 2
Visual Inspection
Very cost effective
Limited to surface only
Requires
Training
Experience
Welding knowledge
Proper tools
Must be continuous, ongoing
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 3
Application of VT
Before welding
During welding
After welding
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 4
VT Before Welding
Review documents
Check welding procedures
Qualify/Certify welders, or check certifications
Establish hold points
Develop inspection plan
Develop system for reject identification
Develop defect repair system
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 5
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 6
VT During Welding
Note welder skills
Check welding variables/procedure compliance
Examine tacks and roots
Check backgouged surfaces
Check preheat temperatures
Check interpass temperatures
Check interpass cleaning
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
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VT After Welding
Examine weld appearance
Check weld size and length
Check part dimensions
Monitor other NDE methods
Monitor postweld heat treating
Prepare inspection reports
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 8
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 9
Prebending and
Presetting
Pieces to Allow
for Distortion
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 10
Temperature Measurements
Required for:
Preheat
Interpass temperature limits
Post weld heat treatments
Typically achieved by:
Temperature sensitive crayons
Digital pyrometers
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 11
Temperature-sensitive Crayons
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 12
Digital Contact
Pyrometer
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
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Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
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Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
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Nondestructive Testing
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
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Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y
Module 10 - 17
Am e r i c a n We l d i n g S o c i e t y