Sei sulla pagina 1di 8

2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

How to read welding gauges


order on line (http://www.shopnewmantools.com/collections/welding-
gauges)
(weldgaugeindex.htm)

Welding gauges are available for checking alignment, checking dimensions before welding, verifying weld dimensions, and
checking porosity of welds.

Some gauges are multipurpose or single purpose.

instructions for WG-1 | WG-2 | WG-3 | WG-4 | WG-5 | WG-6

WG-1 HI-LO ® Welding Gage measures internal alignment of pipe after fit-up/ alignment. This cuts radiographic rejects. It
measures internal misalignment of pipe before and after tacking. Measurements read in inch on one side and metric on the
opposite side. The gauge measures internal mismatch of pipe wall, scribe lines, weld fillet and crown height. It satisfies fit-
up codes ASME, ANSI, API & Military.

Back to Top of Page


 

WG-2 Economy Single Purpose HI-LO ® Welding Gage is designed for internal alignment and determining rootweld
spacing.

Internal HI-LO ® gage. Four quick steps check internal alignment


You can check the internal alignment of your fit-up quickly with the WG-2 HI-LO Gage.
1. unlock the retaining screws. Press the gage legs beyond the barrel.
2. insert the legs ( wires ) into the root gap space of the two pieces of pipe to be fitted. Turn the gage 90 º, being careful to
apply a constant back pressure to the barrel.
3. Hold the gage as square as possible with the fitting to obtain an accurate reading. Lock the retaining screw, Reverse the

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 1/8
2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

90º turn and remove the gage. You've now ready to read the increment opposite the red line.
4. When the red line aligns with the 1/32 increment you have a good internal alignment and fit-up. Misalignment can be
determined from the zero line by increment markings of 1/16 inch.

Rootweld spacing gage. Easy operation determines rootweld spacing.

1. Unlock the retaining screw and insert the gage interior alignment stops between the two pieces of pipe to be fitted.

2. Insert the leg with the long taper into the root gap until it makes contact with both sides of the gap.

Relock the retaining screw, remove the gage and read it.

3. The scale is calibrated in fractional dimensions from 1/32 to 3/16 inch in 1/16 inch increment markings. The readout you
receive represents the amount of the rootweld gap.

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 2/8
2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 3/8
2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

Back to Top of Page


 

WG-3 adjustable fillet weld gauge with unequal leg measurement feature.
This gauge measures any fillet weld from 1/8" to 1" to 1/32" accuracy with just one simple to use gauge.

The WG-3 adjustable fillet weld gauge used an offset arm which slides at a 45º angle to make fillet weld length
measurement. Simply adjust the arm until it touches the toe of the vertical leg. The gage is calibrated to 32nds. Four
screws hold the offset arm in position for future adjustments.
This gauge also measures weld throat thickness to 1/16" of an inch by adjusting a pointer in position for future reference. If
the weld is concave, more filler material can be added to build the weld throat up to standard. The WG-3 adjustable fillet
weld gauge is made of durable, rust resistant stainless steel. Its 2-1/4 x 3" slim design weighs only 1-1/2 Oz. It fits easily
into a shirt pocket. Because there is just one gage need to make all measurements, the chance of losing essential fillet
weld gage blades is eliminated. Fumbling through seven different gages blades is also eliminated.
WG-3 adjustable fillet weld gauge measures both leg lengths and weld throat fillet weld thickness.

Back to Top of Page


 

WG-4 Weld Gauge or Bridge Cam Gauge is a unique, versatile instrument for the inspection of welded surfaces and joints.

It measures angle of preparation, 0 to 60 º, excess weld metal ( capping size), depth of undercut, depth of pitting, fillet weld
throat size, fillet leg length, misalignment ( high-low), and linear measurements up to 60mm or 2 inches.

It measures in both inch or millimeters.

It is easy to use. It comprising of one rotating dial and one sliding pointer. Move the dial or pointer until it makes the
appropriate contact and then read the result.

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 4/8
2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

Back to Top of Page


 

WG-5 V-WAC ™ Gage quickly determine if fillet welds meet NRC Visual Weld Acceptance Criteria for structural
weldments.
It easily and quickly checks the four essential measurements required for compliance with NRC Visual Weld Acceptance
Criteria. It checks undercut depth, porosity comparison, amount of porosity per linear inch and crown height.
The undercut depth or crown height scale can be read to 1/32 inch. Porosity comparision of 1/8" and 1/16 inch. Linear gage
in 1/16 inch increments. The gage is easy to set and a locking screw holds it in position for later reference. All four required
measurements are made with a single gage.

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 5/8
2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

Back to Top of Page


 

WG-6 A.W.S. Type Gauge. Automatic weld size weld gage for accurate calibrations of butt and fillet type welds. With the
WG-6 A.W.S Type Gauge it is possible to meet specifications of butt and fillet type welds. The following diagrams illustrate
the ease with which welders and inspectors may accurately check sizes of convex or concave fillets as well as butt weld
reinforcements.
The convexity and concavity sizes have automatically been determined in accordance with American Welding Society D1.1
Paragraph 3.6. The gauge is built of stainless steel with dimensional readings chemically etched and filled for easier
reading.

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 6/8
2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

Back to Top of Page


link to welding gage index page (weldgaugeindex.htm)

Newman Tools Inc.

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 7/8
2/21/2018 How to read welding inspection gauges, WG series gages

185 Iber Road


Stittsville, Ottawa
Ontario, Canada K2S 1E7

P: (Phone) (613) 836-6776 or P: (Phone) (800)465-1384


Fax: (613) 836-9070 or (800) 605-2442 

Email: info@newmantools.com (mailto:info@newmantools.com)

Newman Tools Inc.


151 New Park Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
USA

P: (Phone) (613) 836-6776 or P: (Phone) (800)465-1384


Fax: (613) 836-9070 or (800) 605-2442

Email: info@newmantools.com (mailto:info@newmantools.com)

November  2016, November 2009 CSS

https://www.newmantools.com/gauge/wghowto.htm 8/8

Potrebbero piacerti anche