Can someone clarify this for me.

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Okay yesterday I had a QC/CWI for a boiler service come to our school to test us, I passed the test in a restricted 6G boiler tube jig. Stick on tig. I was talking to the QC he said that since I passed bend it certifies me on stick and tig unlimited thickness, but also certifies me on 9-Chrome and Stainless. This is to according to the WPQ P1-P11 & P4X. Whatever the crap that means, and filler metal F6/F4. I don't know what any of this means.Last edited by smilexelectric; 04-08-2015 at 04:03 PM.Miller Maxstar 200 SDPiperliner #10 Gold
Reply:If the test you took was according to ASME IX then you are qualified for P-numbers 1 through 15F, 34 and 41 through 49. This covers pretty much all carbon steels, low alloy, stainless and nickel alloys. The only thing it does not cover are copper, aluminum, magnesium and titanium alloys.Also you should be certified for F1 to F4 electrodes and all F6 rods.F numbers refer to the welding consumables.F1 covers more or less rutile electrodes that weld in the flat and horizontal position eg E7024F2 rutile electrodes for all positions eg E6013F3 is for cellulosic types eg E6010F4 is for basic electrodes eg E7018F5 is for stainless steel electrodes (you are not covered for that)F6 is for steel (carbon and stainless) wires and rodsASME IX is pretty liberal in the ranges it qualifies and this is why any decent company imposes additional restrictions in the project's specifications. eg There is no way you would be allowed to weld on P91 material in a project I am involved in even if your certificate covers it but your qualification was made on carbon steel. There is a vast difference in how some materials are welded and no one in their right mind would allow something like that.PS Congratulations in your qualification.Last edited by taz00; 04-08-2015 at 04:21 PM.
Reply:F6/F4 will be your filler metal classification group in the code book. I am guessing you are testing to ASME. Depending on the 6G test you took is what it qualifies you for on thickness if im not mistaken.... 4",6",2"? Sch.80? Sch.120? Sch.160? I don't go by his code, so im not sure about the p1-p11 and p4x meanings. What was the type of metal you were welding on?Steel pipe....how can you be certified for 9-chrome and stainless? A change in filler metal class is an essential variable and the PQR has to be re-established for that filler metal....Thank you TAZ good clarification !Last edited by AndrewDavenport89; 04-08-2015 at 04:24 PM.
Reply:It was monster coupon so 2 3/4 .625 wall. Taz thank you for the excellent clarification. I know that they dont plan on having me weld on 9 chrome and all that stuff since I don't have any experience on it at all, I was just hoping they weren't gonna throw me in to the fire.And thank you on the congratulations, I feel like everything is moving so quickly, and I just went from making 15-20k a year to 100k+. I pushed myself hard to get to this point, but still don't feel 100% confident I really hope I get paired with someone who can show me the ropes, and so I can pick his brain.Miller Maxstar 200 SDPiperliner #10 Gold
Reply:Originally Posted by smilexelectricAnd thank you on the congratulations, I feel like everything is moving so quickly, and I just went from making 15-20k a year to 100k+. I pushed myself hard to get to this point, but still don't feel 100% confident I really hope I get paired with someone who can show me the ropes, and so I can pick his brain.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterCongrats on your achievement!Feels good right?100K right off the bat?Don't hold your breath....You may turn blue and pass out....zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by smilexelectricOh trust me nothing is guaranteed, yea its working 7 12's shutdown work at $30 an hour.
Reply:Originally Posted by taz00Those become old quite fast. I have one coming on May 20th, after the first 2 weeks you look like a zombie. I can't wait for it to be over and it has not even started.
Reply:I use to work 7/12's a month at a time, offshore that is lol. It gets old after the 2nd-3rd week in. You will be ready to call a chopper or boat if your not use to it. I have personally witnessed many people drag up from the job and company because the company said they would only be out there a week. Come to find out they would be a month with me  so that right there alone might have made them say screw this im gone! haha. I might go back to those offshore days, but not as a welder. I am waiting on the GOM to become more regulated by codes and such. Not much demand for CWI/QC right now offshore. Only a matter of time and a organization will set a definite standard for any offshore construction, maintenance etc.. As of right now there is none so the companies who have construction and maintenance crews out there can govern themselves. Example... Supervisors are the CWI/QC. No actual training or education into being an inspector. Now don't get me wrong, there are probably a bunch of inspectors out there, but they are on HotJobs, shut-ins, overhaul jobs which require the 3rd party inspection for major construction by the company.I have been reading up on a few things and it wont be long until each construction and maintenance crew has an full time CWI out there. Right now the oil companies are able to save their money by not offering that position full time. I am ready for them to. I love it offshore.
Reply:Congrats smilexelectric.  Do your 7-12's.  It'll be an adventure.  You'll find the toughest thing about them is when you're out of work waiting for the next job.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldSparksCongrats smilexelectric.  Do your 7-12's.  It'll be an adventure.  You'll find the toughest thing about them is when you're out of work waiting for the next job.
Reply:Poor guy...at least a wife you can train to be quiet...LOL.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldSparksPoor guy...at least a wife you can train to be quiet...LOL.
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Reply:Originally Posted by DSWEverything tastes good if you batter it and deep fry it right.