Welding Inspection & Metallurgy API ICP Self Study Notes

4.2.10 Welding Consumables
Confirm electrode, filler wire, fluxes, and inert gases are as specified and
acceptable.
4.2.10.1 Quality control items to assess:
a. Filler metal type and size are correct per procedure.
b. Filler metals are being properly handled and stored (see 7.7).
c. Filler metals are clean and free of contaminants.
d. Coating on coated electrodes is neither damaged nor wet.
e. Flux is appropriate for the welding process and being properly handled.
f. Inert gases, if required are appropriate for shielding and purging.
g. Gas composition is correct and meets any purity requirements.
h. Shielding gas and purging manifold systems are periodically bled to
prevent back filling with air.
4.2.10.2 Potential inspector actions:
a. Reject inappropriate materials.
b. Identify and correct deficiencies.