AWS B5.17 pdf free download
AWS B5.17 pdf free download.Qualification of Welding Fabricators.
4. Qualification
A welding fabrication facility complying with the requirements of this specification shall be considered qualified as a
welding fabricator. Compliance to the requirements is determined by an audit of all of the elements in Clause 6, Quality
Manual Requirements, and verification the welding fabricator has the documents in their library as specified in Clause 7.
An audit may he conducted internally, by a third party, or both.
5. Quality Management System
The welding fabricator shall operate a quality management system in accordance with Clauses 6 and 7 of this specification.
6. Quality Manual Requirements
The welding fabricator is required to prepare and maintain a Quality Manual. This Quality Manual is a comprehensive description of the fabricator’s process controls and methods as outlined by this specification.
The Quality Manual shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following sections:
6.1 Cover Page. The cover page of the Quality Manual shall contain the company name, physical address(es), and revision status.
6.2 Management Support and Responsibility (Statement of Authority and Responsibility)
6.2.1 For the purpose of the Quality Manual, the welding fabricator must identify the AWS structural welding code(s) or AWS specification(s) that determine the rules for controlling the welding process including weld acceptance at their facility. Examples include but are not limited to the following (X means any number):
(1) Dl.X, structural welding codes
(2) D3.X, marine
(3) D8.X, automotive
(4) D9.X, sheet metal
(5) D14.X, machinery and equipment
(6) D15.X, railroad
(7) D17.X, aerospace
The use of other codes or specifications not published by AWS may be considered as specified in AWS QC 17.
6.2.2 There shall be a statement included in the Quality Manual assuring that responsible quality control personnel have the full support of management and they report to the executive management within the organization.
6.2.3 There shall be a statement in the Quality Manual stating that personnel assigned to quality have the authority to identify quality problems, verify implementation of solutions, and limit or control further processing and delivery of nonconforming items until proper disposition has occurred. This statement shall designate who is responsible to resolve disputes between quality control personnel and other functions.
6.2.4 The Quality Manual shall be signed and dated by the executive management within the organization to show their review and approval.
6.3 Organization
6.3.1 The Quality Manual shall include an organization chart showing the relationship among management functions (e.g., purchasing, quality control, receiving. production, weld inspection. and shipping).
6.3.2 The Quality Manual shall specify how the delegation of authority is assigned when persons listed in the Quality Manual are unavailable.
6.6 Welding. The Quality Manual shall describe the elements of control necessary for the welding process.
6.6.1 Velding Procedure Specifications and Procedures Qualifications Records. The Quality Manual shall include a documented system of welding procedure specifications including the following minimum requirements:
(I) Welding procedures shall be qualified and approved. in accordance with the applicable AWS Welding Code(s), Specification(s), or other applicable codes or standards. The Quality Manual shall specify which code(s) or specification(s) the welding procedure and procedure qualification will be certified to.
(2) When the governing AWS Welding Code(s) mandate(s) that welding procedures be qualified by test, the welding fabricator shall include PQRs that support the applicable WPSs. Some Codes permit the use of prequalified WPSs or Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs) published by the AWS. In these cases, PQRs are not required.
(3) All WPS and PQR documentation shall be reviewed and accepted to ensure code compliance, based upon the fabricator’s designee as specified in the fabricator’s Quality Manual. It is recommended thaI the fabricator’s designee be one of the following:
(a) AWS Certified Welding Engineer
(b) AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector
(C) AWS Certified Welding Inspector
(d) Individual competent with the selected code of construction
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