TWI Welding Training 7.ppt

19 Sep 02 Weld soundness Distribution of inclusions Number of weld passes Metallurgical structure of weld, fusion zone and HAZ Location and depth of penetration of weld Fillet weld leg and throat dimensions Will Reveal Macro / Micro Macro Visual examination for defects Cut transversely from the weld Ground and polished P400 grit paper Etched using 5-10% nitric acid solution Wash and dry Visual inspection under 5X magnification Report on results Micro Visual examination for defects grain structure Cut transversely from the weld Ground and polished P1200 grit paper Etched using 1-5% nitric acid solution Wash and dry Visual inspection under 100X-1000X magnification Report on results * M.S.Rogers M.S.Rogers T E C H N O L O G Y Section Ref 4 Copyright ? 2003 TWI Ltd WI 3.1 Welding Inspection Mechanical Testing Course Reference WIS 5 The ultimate means by which the mechanical strength and toughness of a prepared test object can be determined by subjecting it to mechanical forces beyond the limits of its own mechanical resistance WHAT IS MECHANICAL TESTING ? Approve welding procedures Approve welders Production quality control Mechanical Testing Destructive testing of welded joints are usually carried out to: Definitions Malleability Ductile Toughness Hardness Can be deformed a great deal by compression before cracking Malleability Ductile Toughness Hardness Can be deformed considerably by tension before it fractures Definitions Malleability Ductile Toughness Hardness Ability to withstand bending without fracture Definitions Malleability Ductile Toughness Hardness Measure of the resistance of a material to indentation Definitions Mechanical Tests Tensile tests Toughness testing (Charpy, Izod) Hardness tests The following mechanical tests have units and are termed quantitative tests Macro testing Bend testing Fillet weld fracture testing Butt weld nick-break testing The following mechanical tests have no units an