2010 SECTION IX

QW-452.5 (10)
FILLET-WELD TEST
Type and Number of Tests Required
Thickness of Test
[QW-462.4(b) or QW-462.4(c)]
Coupon as Welded,
Type of Joint in. (mm) Qualified Range Macro Fracture
3
Tee fillet ⁄16 (5) or greater All base material thicknesses, fillet sizes, and diameters 1 1
[Note (1)] 27⁄8(73) O.D. and over [Note (2)]

Less than 3⁄16 (5) T to 2T base material thickness, T maximum fillet size, 1 1
and all diameters 27⁄8 (73) O.D. and over [Note (2)]

GENERAL NOTE: Production assembly mockups may be substituted in accordance with QW-181.2.1. When production assembly mockups are
used, range qualified shall be limited to the fillet sizes, base metal thicknesses, and configuration of the mockup.
NOTE:
(1) Test coupon prepared as shown in QW-462.4(b) for plate or QW-462.4(c) for pipe.
(2) 27⁄8 in. (73 mm) O.D. is considered the equivalent of NPS 21⁄2 (DN 65). For smaller diameter qualifications, refer to QW-452.4 or QW-452.6.

QW-452.6
FILLET QUALIFICATION BY GROOVE-WELD TESTS
Thickness of Test Coupon as Welded, Type and Number of
Type of Joint in. (mm) Qualified Range Tests Required

Any groove All thicknesses All base material thicknesses, Fillet welds are qualified when a welder/welding
fillet sizes, and diameters operator qualifies on a groove weld test

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