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Testing Process

Prior to entering the Testing Area

  • Submit completed application QC-WFA
  • Provide Official ID to test supervisor for making a copy
  • Give the AWS application Fee of $35.00
  • Give the AWS test Fee of $600.00
  • Get your photo taken at the Test Facility
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    Safety First

    • Ensure Welding Machine Ground to Work Station.
    • Proper Welding Attire and Correct Welding Shield.
    • Welding Inspector inspects and monitors before, during and after welding.
    • Welders shall have opportunity to practice on scrap steel to adjust the welding machine.
  • WELD COUPON

    Material: ASTM A36
    Plates: 1 x 4 x 6 inch, 22.5 Deg Bevel
    Backing Bar: 1/4 x 1 x 8 inch

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    JOINT FITUP

    Root Gap: 1/4 inch
    Tolerance: ± 1/16 inch

  • Welding Inspector checks Fitup

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    WELDING PROCESS

    Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

  • ELECTRODE

    Lincoln Excalibur 7018 MR
    1/8 and 5/32 inch

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    use electrodes from OVEN ONLY

    • Test Plate cannot be moved from test position, vertical or overhead, until test is complete. For any reason.
    • Tools for cleaning between passes: Chipping hammer, wire brush and/or mechanical wire wheel. NO GRINDING.
  • Welding Inspector checks Fitup

  • POSITION 3G

    Vertical Uphill

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    POSITION 4G

    Overhead

  • CURRENT

    • 1/8 inch: 90 to 160 Amps
    • 5/32 inch: 130 to 210 Amps
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    PREHEAT AND INTERPASS

    • PREHEAT: None, Test Facility above 68F
    • INTERPASS: Max 500F


    Cover pass must be multiple passes. Weave or Stringer. Maximum width of weave 7/8 inch.

  • Maximum reinforcement 1/8 inch. Max
    undercut 1/32 inch.

  • Max Reinforment

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    Max Undercut

  • Welding Inspector Inspects Final Weld