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[MW:23153] Re: Weld Map - WPS PQR

Hi all

Weld mapping is the process of assigning information to a weld joint to enable easy identification of its design (WPS), production (welders, their qualifications, date welded), quality (visual inspection, NDT) and traceability (heat numbers of materials joined & welding consumables). 

Weld mapping should also incorporate a pictorial identification to represent the weld number on the fabrication drawing, in case the designer does not nominate a weld number. 

To manage this multi-stage labour intensive record keeping activity, cloud-based welding management software such as Smart Welding Manager, with its Android and iOS tablet apps will reduce the workload and minimize the errors as it distributes the work across the production hierarchy.

Regards

On Wednesday, 13 February 2013 03:02:47 UTC+10, Vinod Bhatt wrote:
Respected Experts,

Had a discussion at a customer site on subject.

Is Weld Map a must for each - WPS PQR, like a vessel fabrication drawing has?

Please share, some knowledge. We need to weld process pipes ranging from 2" to 16" (seamless sch. 40 to sch 160) and hence the request.

Best regards,

Vinod Bhatt
Vinod Bhatt

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