ASME WPS - Joint Design
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Joint Design
Printing Joint Descriptions
Groove Type: Use the drop-down list to select the Groove Type to be used in this procedure.
Backing: Use the drop-down list to select the backing to be used in this procedure.
Root Opening: Enter the area at the joint root between the pieces of metal being joined together.
Groove Angle: Enter the total included angle of the groove between work pieces.
Root Face: Enter the portion of the groove face within the joint root.
Groove Radius: Enter the radius used to form the shape of a J- or U-groove weld.
Fillets: Triangular welds joining two surfaces approximately at right angles. Describe any fillet welds in the joint design.
Retainers: Describe any retainers included in the joint design. Note if the retainers are nonmetallic or nonfusing.
Notes: Enter any notes about the joint design.
Printing Joint Drawing
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Backing: Use the drop-down list to select the backing to be used in this procedure.
Backing Material: Enter the material used for backing.
Fillets: Triangular welds joining two surfaces approximately at right angles. Describe any fillet welds in the joint design.
Retainers: Describe any retainers included in the joint design. Note if the retainers are nonmetallic or nonfusing.
Stud shape: Enter the shape of the stud.
Ferrule Flux description: Describe the ceramic ring used to concentrate the heat generated, prevent oxidation, and retain the molten metal in the weld zone.
Notes: Enter any notes about the joint design.
Printing Neither
Backing: Use the drop-down list to select the backing to be used in this procedure.
Backing Material: Enter the material used for backing.
Fillets: Triangular welds joining two surfaces approximately at right angles. Describe any fillet welds in the joint design.
Retainers: Describe any retainers included in the joint design. Note if the retainers are nonmetallic or nonfusing.
Notes: Enter any notes about the joint design.
Other
Initial/Interpass cleaning: Enter the method of cleaning (e.g., with a wire brush).
Method of back gouging: Enter the method of removing weld metal and base metal from the weld root side of a welded joint to facilitate complete fusion and complete joint penetration upon subsequent welding from that side.
Ligament Size: Enter the ligament size between the tube holes.
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