AWS VIW.M : 2008

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Workshop
Rationale
Workshop Aims
Quality
Terms and Definitions
Certified Welding Inspectors
Visual Inspection
Safety and Health
1. Visual Inspection of Welding
   1.0 Aims of Chapter #1
   1.1 Application
   1.2 Weldment and Joint Design
   1.3 Base Materials
   1.4 Welding Procedures
   1.5 Welding Fabrication
   1.6 Inspection
2. Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
   2.0 Aims of Chapter #2
   2.1 Weld Surface Conditions
   2.2 Porosity
   2.3 Incomplete Fusion
   2.4 Incomplete Joint Penetration
   2.5 Undercut
   2.6 Underfill
   2.7 Overlap
   2.8 Lamination
   2.9 Seams and Laps
   2.10 Cracks
   2.11 Slag Inclusions
   2.12 Excessive Reinforcement
   2.13 Convexity and Concavity
   2.14 Arc Strikes
   2.15 Spatter
   2.16 Melt Through
   2.17 Weld Size
   2.18 Surface Oxidation
3. Welding Codes and Specifications
   3.0 Aims of Chapter #3
   3.1 Introduction to Chapter #3
   3.2 Part B, Examination Book of Specifications
   3.3 List of Appendices
   3.4 PQR-Appendix
   3.5 Performance Qualification Test Record - Appendix II
   3.6 Prequalified CJP Groove Welded Joints - Appendix III
   3.7 Pipe Schedules - Appendix IV
   3.8 Weld Profile Acceptance Chart - Appendix V and
        Weld Profile Acceptance Description - Appendix VI
   3.9 Visual Weld Inspection Criteria - Appendix VII
   3.10 Required Test Results, Guided Bends - Appendix VIII
   3.11 Weld Metal Analysis - Appendix IX
   3.12 Electrode Groups - Appendix X
   3.13 Welder Qualification Test Requirements - Appendix XI
   3.14 Welding Procedure Qualification - Appendices
        XII and XIII
   3.15 Matching Filler Metals and Strengths - Appendix XIV
   3.16 Minimum Preheat and Interpass Temperatures -
        Appendix XV
   3.17 Radiographic Testing - Appendix XVI
   3.18 Face and Root Bends - Appendix XVI
4. Measurements of Welds
   4.0 Aims of Chapter #4
   4.1 Introduction to Chapter #4
   4.2 Inspection Instruments and Gauges
   4.3 Undercut Gauge
   4.4 Machinist's Rule
   4.5 Vernier Micrometer
   4.6 Dial Caliper
   4.7 Measurement Conversions
   4.8 Magnifier
   4.9 Linear Measuring Instrument Comparisons
   4.10 Special Welding Gauges
   4.11 Welding Math
Exercise Questions
List of Figures

Abstract

Provides a basic understanding of the circumstances under which weld and weldment quality, or both, may be compromised. It also provides a program of weld inspection that gives a high degree of assurance of meeting weld quality requirements for most fabricated products.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	AWS VIW : 2ED 97 AWS VIW IM : 1998