Different results for different requirements. Most codes allow for various degrees of results, along with any applicable site specific procedures.
My limited knowledge of hands-on stems from 25 years of U.S. nuclear power applications under AWS, and various sections of ASME. The API 1104 and B31.1 power piping codes were never allowed (less stringent codes). I was a welding engineer for years in the nuclear world, all beginning with Quality Control responsibilities (AWS CWI). However, neither job consisted of hands-on welding. Always good to hear from the welders. I can quote metallurgy and processes all day long but can barely stick a rod to bare metal.
What I enjoy most for fun is weld symbols on a drawing.... I see a lot of incorrect symbols that folks will just weld away reading an incorrect symbol...
Good thread....
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