Many fabricators maintain a "continuous log" to prove welders have worked within the six-month window.
ASME-WELD-2024-001 Date: [Current Date] Author: Engineering Standards Division welding standard asme
Even with a perfect WPS, an unqualified welder can produce a faulty weld. ASME Section IX requires that each welder or welding operator take a practical test using a specific WPS. The welder’s performance is recorded on a record. Key variables include: Many fabricators maintain a "continuous log" to prove