QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL - Industrial Piping, Inc.

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6.4.2 Weld filler material and flux is inspected by the Quality Control Manager to ensure that
it is properly identified with Heat Code information, meets the requirements of the
Purchase Order and applicable material specifications, and is free from damage and
defects. Materials which do not comply with the Purchase Order or material
specifications, are not properly identified, or are damaged or defective are considered
nonconformities and shall be returned to the vendor or processed as described in
Section 5, Control of Nonconformities.
6.4.3 All received and accepted weld filler materials and flux are placed in a designated
storage area under the control of the Shop/Field Superintendent. All flux coated
electrodes requiring temperature control by the manufacturer or Code are placed in
holding ovens after opening of their containers. The electrodes are segregated in the
ovens relative to their size and classification. Welding electrodes of different
classifications or sizes are not intermingled in the oven. The ovens are maintained at
temperatures in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements or ASME Section II
Part C.
6.4.4 The Shop/Field Superintendent is responsible for the issuance of low hydrogen filler
materials. These electrodes are issued for the duration of the welder’s shift and are to be
stored in portable rod ovens issued with the low Hydrogen electrodes.
6.4.5 The welder/welding operator shall return unused materials at the end of his shift. All
material is examined for identification and condition, and low Hydrogen electrodes
placed in the oven. Materials that are damaged or otherwise unfit for use are not used
for Code work.
6.5.0 WELDER/WELDING OPERATOR IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL
6.5.1 Qualified welders/welding operators shall be assigned an identification number or
symbol by the Quality Control Manager. The welder/welding operator shall record his
identification symbol adjacent to all welds made by him, at intervals not exceeding 3
feet. For ferrous materials ¼” and over in thickness and nonferrous materials ½” and
over in thickness, he shall utilize a low stress stencil or vibroetcher issued by the
Quality Control Manager. For identifying welds on materials in which the thickness is
less than stated above the welder/welding operator shall mark his identifying symbol by
vibroetching or another marking method acceptable to the Authorized Inspector.