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1) Question: Are these prequalified AWS structural welding procedures good for ASME or API Codes?

1) Answer: No, but these could be used to create a PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) to back them up under these codes.

2) Question: Why did you create down-loadable prequalified welding procedures?

2) Answer: Because as a CWI working various projects, I frequently observed welding shops that won bids and did not have all of the required welding procedures to complete the project.

3) Question: What kind of experience do you have?

3) Answer: 30+ years in metal trades including machinist, welder, fitter, foreman, NDE inspector, and also as a Certified Welding Inspector. I have successfully written welding procedures under many different codes.

4) Question: Will these prequalified AWS structural welding procedures really be accepted world wide?

4) Answer: Yes. These procedures were written in strict compliance with AWS codes.

5) Question: What do I need to do after I down-load these prequalified AWS structural welding procedures?

5) Answer: It's really simple. 1-print them. 2-fill in your company name in the "company" block 3-sign the "approved block" and date it. You are then in compliance with the code and can begin to use your new procedure(s).

6) Question: Do you guarantee that these prequalified AWS structural welding procedures are accurate?

6) Answer: These welding procedures are 100% guaranteed to be accurate to industry standards and AWS codes. Full support will be provided via e-mail.

7) Question: Why can't I just write my own prequalified AWS structural welding procedures?

7) Answer: You can, but each weld process requires it's own specific set of parameters to comply with the intent of the code. It is very time consuming.

8) Question: How can all of these prequalified AWS structural welding procedures be for unlimited thickness?

8) Answer: By careful selection of plate size, thickness, and joint design.