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STDaAWS HOT-ENGL 1i987 = 07842b5 O534398 4 T 0 m
USE OF MEASURING TOOLS FOR THE

AWS CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
HANDS-ON EXAMINATION
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY, INC.
550 N W LE JEUNE RD.
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126

USE OF MEASURING TOOLS FOR THE
AWS CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
HANDS-ON EXAMINATION
Copyright 1987 by American Welding Society Inc.

550 N. W. Lejeune Road
Miami, Florida 33126
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USE OF MEASURING TOOLS FOR THE AWS CWI HANDS-ON EXAMINATION
. As of July, 1987, the format of the AWS Certified Welding

Inspector Examination was altered by the Qualification and Cer-
tification Committee. Presently, the three sections of the test
include: Part A : Fundamentals (Closed-book; 150 multiple choice
questions), Part B: Practical Hands-on (Closed-book; 4 6 multiple

choice questions) and Part C: Code/Standard (Open-book; 46 mul-
tiple choice questions). Two ( 2 ) hours will be allowed for each

separate section of the examination, for a total of 6 hours.
The major change occurring in the examination format is the
fact that the Practical portion is now referred to as the "Hands-
On" test. In this part of the examination, toolkits will be dis-
tributed to each person. In addition to the tools, each kit in-
cludes plastic replicas of welds and destructive test specimens,

plus an illuminated slide viewer containing several pictures. In
order to answer the questions on the examination, each person

must demonstrate their ability to utilize the tools to measure
various aspects of the plastic replicas provided. In addition,
there will be questions referring to the pictures appearing in
the illuminated viewer.
Also included with this examination is a sample code to
which you must refer in order to answer some of the questions.

The code provided consists of only a few pages and is generally
arranged in the same manner as AWS D1.l. However, the require-
NOT the same as those found in AWS

ments in this sample code are -
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D1.1. During this part of the examination, you will be asked to

measure certain aspects of the plastic replicas. Then you may
have to refer to this sample code to determine if the result of
that measurement is acceptable in accordance with these code

requirements.
The purpose of this discussion is to familiarize those in-
dividuals taking the examination with the tools and their proper
usage. Before describing their operation, the list below in-
cludes all of the tools contained in the kit:
- 6 inch machinist's rule (or scale) in 1/32 and

1/64 inch graduations
- O to 1 inch micrometer in 0.001 inch graduations

(adjustable - hex wrench provided)
- 150 mm metric dial caliper in 0.1 mm graduations

- 2 inch diameter reading glass (6.50 dioptre)
- Set of Fibre Metal template fillet weld gages

(1/8 to 1 inch fillet weld sizes)
- Palmgren weld gage
Figure 1 is a picture showing all of the tools found in a

typical toolkit for the examination.
In addition to these tools, the kit also includes an il-

luminated slide viewer containing pictures showing the equipment
for several different nondestructive test methods. Other pic-

tures shown in the viewer illustrate weld radiographs containing
various types of weld discontinuities.

Finally, the kit contains plastic replicas of welds and
destructive test specimens. These replicas include: a groove
weld in a butt joint, single and multiple pass fillet welds on
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Figure 1, Tools Found in the Examination T o o l k i t
different sides of a T- or lap joint, a single pass fillet weld
on a T-joint with porosity located in segments identified on the
sample, a rectangular tensile specimen, and a series of four face

or root bends showing their convex surfaces after bending.
Now that all of the components of the kit have been iden-
tified, it's appropriate to describe how each particular instru-
ment will be used by the inspector, either during the test or in
normal day-to-day inspection activities.
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Use of the Tools for Measuring and Weld Evaluation
Measuring With the 6 Inch Machinist's Rule
The simplest, and probably the most common, measuring device
included in the toolkit is the 6 inch machinist's rule, sometimes
referred to as a scale. Figure 2 shows a closeup of the type in-
cluded in the kit.
Figure 2, 6 Inch Machinist's Rule
The particular type found in the kit is graduated in incre-
ments of 1 / 3 2 inch on the one (top) side and 1/64 inch on the
other (bottom) side. The large numbers indicate whole inches,

and the smaller numbers indicate the appropriate number of 1/32
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or 1/64 inch increments, depending which side of the rule is
being used. The significance of these graduations is depicted in
Figure 3.
Figure 3, Ruler Increments of One Inch
Measuring With the O to 1 Inch Micrometer
The next measuring device to be discussed here will be the O

to 1 inch micrometer. A micrometer, or "mike" for short, is an
instrument that measures in thousandths of an inch (1/1000 inch).
The type found in the test kit is adjustable, so there is an ac-

companying hex wrench. These items are shown in Figure 4 .
In Figure 5, the various parts of the micrometer are iden-
tified, including the frame, the barrel, the thimble, the

spindle, and the anvil. On this particular model, there is also
a friction stop. The friction stop, located at the end of the
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Figure 4, Adjustable Micrometer with Hex Wrench
FR I CTI ON STOP
\ LOCK NUT
5PIN
ANVI
/ - F R A M E
Figure 5, Parts of a Micrometer
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thimble, can be used to tighten the micrometer on the object to
be measured. Since the friction stop always slips at a particu-

l a r pressure, the micrometer can be tightened the same amount for
each measurement, allowing for more repeatable results.
Since the micrometer found in the test kit is an adjustable

type, the first operation involves checking to make certain that
the micrometer is "zeroed." To do this, hold the micrometer a s
shown in Figure 6 , and turn the friction stop until the spindle
and anvil are in contact. With the micrometer closed, the " O " on
the thimble should be aligned with the " 0 " mark on the barrel, as
shown in Figure 7. If this is not the case, then the instrument
must be adjusted as explained below.
Figure 6, Proper Way to Hold a Micrometer
Figure 7, Testing the Exactness of a 1 Inch Micrometer
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To begin this adjustment, loosen the setscrew located near
the friction stop end of the thimble, while holding the spindle
stationary. Then move the thimble until the I I O " marks on both
the barrel and the spindle are aligned as shown in Figure 7 . The
hex wrench can then be used to tighten the thimble in this posi-
tion. The thimble should then be loosened and the initial step
repeated to make certain that the instrument is now properly

calibrated.
The micrometer is now ready to be used for measuring.
However, in order to determine the size of some object, it is

necessary to understand how to read dimensions on the micrometer.
The marks on the thimble represent 0.001 inch each. By turning
the thimble in the direction shown in Figure 8, the spindle moves
away from the anvil. If the thimble is turned so that the first
mark on the thimble is aligned with the I I O " on the barrel, that
represents a distance between the spindle and anvil of 0.001
inch, as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8,
I 0.00IH
One Thousandth of an Inch (0.001")
Additional turning in the same direction will move the
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thimble so that the " 0 " mark on the barrel is aligned with the
thimble mark identified by the number " 5 " , which is shown in
Figure 9. This represents a dimension of 0.005 inch.
Figure 9, Five Thousandths of an Inch (O.OOS1')
Note that one complete turn of the thimble is 0.025 inch on
the barrel, as depicted in Figure 10. For each complete revolu-

tion of the thimble, the thimble moves over one more mark on the
barrel. This means that each mark on the barrel is 0 . 0 2 5 inch.
i
O. 025 "
Figure , Twenty-five Thousandths of an Inch \3.025")
Every fourth line on the barrel is a little longer than the

others and is stamped 1, 2 , 3 , etc., which stands for 0.100,
0.200, 0.300 inch, etc. Figure 11 shows the position of the
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thimble f o r a setting of 0.100 inch.
0 -
I"' O
A
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0.100"
Figure 11, One Hundred Thousandths of an Inch (0.100")
To find out how much the micrometer is opened (the distance

between the anvil and the spindle) the marks on the barrel may be
read like any ordinary rule, remembering that the numbers 1, 2,

3 , etc., mean 0.100, 0 . 2 0 0 , 0.300 inch, etc. To this number, add
the thousandths that show on the thimble. So, the measured
dimension of some object is arrived at by closing the spindle and
anvil around the object and adding the following indications on

the micrometer: the number on the barrel (increments of 0 . 1 0 0
inch), the smaller graduation on the barrel (increments of 0.025
inch), and the graduation on the thimble ali.gned with " 0 " line on
the barrel (increments of 0.001 inch).
Figure 12 illustrates four different dimensions indicated on
a micrometer. In Figure 12(A), the end of the thimble is aligned
with the number " 2 " on the barrel and the " O " on the thimble is
aligned with the ilO" line on the barrel. This represents a
dimension of 0.200 inch.
In Figure 1 2 ( B ) , the reading shown is 0.250 inch ( o r 0.200"
+ 0.025" + 0.025"). Figure 1 2 ( C ) represents the dimension 0.562
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inch ( o r 0.500" + 0.050" + 0.012"). Finally, in F i g u r e 12(D),

the measurement is shown to be 0.787% inch (or 0 . 7 0 0 " + 0.075 +
0.012+").
I 0.200"
1 4
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I O . 562"
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(0)
I "
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Figure 12, Reading a Micrometer

Measuring With the Metric Dial Caliper
A closeup of the metric dial caliper included in the toolkit
is shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13, Closeup of Metric Dial Caliper
This instrument can be used for measuring either inside or

outside dimensions of objects. In addition, dimensions such as
depths or heights of steps can also be determined. This par-

ticular style can be used to measure dimensions as large as 150
mm in increments of 0.1 mm. The various parts of the dial
caliper include: main beam (with 10 mm increments), slider, dial

(with 0.1 mm increments), bezel (movable rim of dial used for
zeroing), inside jaws, outside jaws, thumb wheel (for moving
slider), and depth indicator. Figure 14 depicts how the caliper
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is positioned to measure various types of dimensions.
Figure 14, Positioning Dial Caliper for Various Measurements
As with the micrometer, the first step toward using the dial
caliper is to determine if it is properly zeroed. This is a c -
complished by moving the slider until the outside jaws are com-
pletely closed. While holding the slider in this position, move
the bezel until the dial indicator needle is centered over the
"O" mark on the dial.
Once the instrument is properly zeroed, it is now ready for
use. Depending on the type of dimension desired (outside, in-

side, depth or step height) the dial caliper will be positioned
as shown in Figure 14. At a given slider position, the dimen-
sions indicated by the outside jaws, inside jaws, and depth in-
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dicator are identical. The dimension of the object can then be
determined by observing the positions of the main beam and dial
indicators. The total dimension of the object is the sum of

these two indicators. The beam indicator will point to gradua-
tions which are 10 mm apart. To that. indication will be added
the dial indication. This allows for the measurement of objects

to an accuracy of 0.1 mm.
Figure 15 shows a slider position and the corresponding

dimension measurement.
I\ fi 19+7.05 =17.85mn
Figure 15, Reading a D i a l Caliper
Looking at this Figure, the main beam indicator is posi-
tioned between the 10 and 2 0 graduations. The dial indicator

then points to the exact number of millimeters to be added to the
10 mm indication of the main beam. So, for this example, the to-
tal dimension is equal to 10 mm (from main beam) plus 7.85 mm

(from dial indicator) for a total of 17.85 mm. As shown, this is
the dimension, regardless of whether the measurement is an out-
side, an inside, a depth, or a step height.
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Using the Reading Glass
The next tool in the kit is the 2 inch diameter reading
glass, or magnifier, which is shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16, 2 Inch Diameter Reading Glass
The primary purpose of this instrument is to magnify objects

so they can be more accurately analyzed. As far as the use of
the reading glass, it is positioned between the eye and the ob-
ject being viewed to produce a magnified image. An example of

its use for the examination might be in the measurement of
porosity occurring in the fillet weld. The combined use of the

reading glass with one of the measuring instruments will allow
for the most accurate determination of the porosity size.
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Measuring Fillet Weld Size With the Fibre Metal Template Gages
The Fibre Metal template fillet weld gages are sold in a set
as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17, Fibre Metal Template Fillet Weld Gages
This set of gages permits the accurate measurement of fillet

welds from 1/8 to 1 inch, regardless of whether the contour of
the fillet weld is flat, convex or concave.
Before discussing the application of these gages, it is ap-
propriate to briefly mention what is meant by fillet weld size.

AWS defines the size of a fillet weld as being the size of the
largest right isosceles triangle which can be totally contained
within the cross section of the fillet weld. With this in mind,
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it becomes apparent that the part of the fillet weld limiting the
size of this theoretical triangle is different depending on
whether the weld is convex (humped up) or concave (dished in).
For the convex fillet weld, its size is determined by the leg
dimension. In the case of the concave fillet weld, the throat
dimension is the limiting factor. Consequently, these fillet
weld gages have been designed to facilitate the measurement of
either of these dimensions, depending on which part of the gage
is used.
In Figure 18, one of these template gages is shown. It is
noted that there are two different shapes of cutouts present.
One shape (shown on the bottom of this gage) is a single ap-
proximately circular cutout (or arc). The other shape noted

(shown on the top of this gage) consists of two circular cutouts
(or arcs) on either side of a flat surface.
Figure 18, Typical Fibre Metal Template Gage
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The different cutout shapes are to be applied to different
weld contours. If the weld appears to be convex, the single arc

portion of the gage is applied. Similarly, the double arc por-
tion of the gage is used for determining the size of a concave
fillet weld. Their typical application is shown in Figure 19.
wio WaO
CONVEX WELDS CONCAVE WELDS
Figure 19, Typical Application of Fibre Metal Gages
The convex fillet weld size is determined by placing the

proper portion of the gage against the two base metal surfaces.
The weld is considered to be the size specified on the gage if
the top corner of the gage touches the weld face or the weld toe
when positioned as shown in Figure 19 (bottom left illustration).
Similarly, the size of a concave fillet weld is found by

positioning the proper portion of the gage against the two base
metal reference surfaces. This weld is then considered to be the
size indicated on the gage if the flat reference surface touches
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the weld face when the gage is held in the position shown in
Figure 19 (bottom right illustration). So, even t h o u g h t h e p a r t
of the fillet weld being measured varies depending on whether it
is convex or concave, the actual sizes of the welds will be iden-
tical, provided the sizes etched on the gage surfaces are the
same.
Figure 20 illustrates the proper application of these types
of gages for several different conditions.
MMsuring Concave Fillets
WRONG Not 5 / 1 6 ' RIGHT

Fillet size is difficult i o measure without gages.
DO not use gage for 114" isosules right triangle
conwx lilletson u n be inscribed within
concave lillets m l d crot(..sxtion
concaw
There Are 2 T y p s of Gages

M ~ r u i i n g45" Flat Fillets With Equol legs
2. To measure (Idwl Fillet Shop.)
Eithcr type wge can be und.
Mooruring Conwx Fillets
RIGHT
Medsure the smaller Measuring Fillets When Shop Ir N o t Apparent
01 two legs tor a
true mdimion ot
Iiilet sue Check with b o t h type gages to determine true Y&?.
WRONG
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A-
Thisgage indicates lillet
s i e is greater than 5/16''
this is incorrect Correct sile 5/16"
RIGHT
WRONG not 3/8" RIGHT 5/16" ltllet

Do not use pi* l o r 51 16'' i~>scelesriyfit triangle
concave t ~ ~ l eon
ts Cdn be inscribed i*irhin
conven lilleis weld cro% rPction
In this example - Gage lor concaw fillets touches bonorn leg.
convex belore it touches vertical plate B o t t o m leg IS larger than vertical
leg The important thing IS to
1 check w i t h b o t h piges dnd

2 Check b o t h l e p wilh lhe convex qdw
Figure 20, Using the Fibre Metal Type Fillet Weld Gages
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It is noted in these examples that multiple applications of
the gage may be necessary in order to properly measure a f i l l e t

weld. Since these gages are supplied in 1/16 inch increments,
fillet weld sizes can be determined only to the closest 1 / 3 2

inch. So, the inspector will have to make a judgment as to w h i c h
gage comes closest to actual weld size.

For example, let's consiüer the measurement of a convex fil-
let weld. In this example, we'll assume that t w o separate gages
(1/4 and 5 / 1 6 inch) were applied, but the weld appeared larger
than 1/4 inch but less than the 5/16 inch. In this case, the in-
spector must make a decision as to which of the two gages comes
closest to the actual weld size. If the weld appears to be less

than 1/32 inch larger than the 1/4 inch gage, it would be class-
ified as a 1/4 inch weld. However, if the measurement showed

that the weld size was less than 1 / 3 2 inch smaller than the 5 / 1 6
inch gage, it would then be considered to be a 5/16 inch fillet
weld.
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Using the Palmgren Weld Gage
The final tool to be discussed here is the Palmgren weld

gage. It is pictured in Figure 21. This gage can be utilized to
measure a number of different weld dimensions, including: weld
reinforcement, convex fillet weld s i z e , concave fillet weld size,
maximum convexity, il8 inch root opening, and 5/16 inch root
opening.
Figure 21, Palmgren Weld Gage
While a number of different dimensions can be determined
with this gage, o n l y that part of the gage designed to measure

the amount of weld reinforcement will be needed for the hands-on
test. This gage is not really suited for measuring the fillet
welds on the examination, because the specimens are not large
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enough to properly position the gage.
To utilize this gage for measuring the height of weld rei.n-

forcement present on a groove weld, the gage is positioned as
shown in Figure 22. There, the base (the edge where the root
opening spacers are attached) of the gage is positioned such that

the t w o legs are on either side of the weld reinforcement. Once
positioned, the slider is then moved until it is in contact with
the highest point of the weld reinforcement. The amount of weld

reinforcement present can then be read directly from the scale
labelled "butt weld reinforcement , ' I
Figure 22, Measuring Weld Reinforcement
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Summary
This section is intended to provide an individual preparing
for the AWS CWI Examination with information about what to expect
during the closed-book "Practical Hands-On" portion of the test.
It's primary purpose is to explain the use of the various tools
in the test kit.
Since it is difficult to fully understand how to use some
instrument simply from some written explanation, each individual
is urged to practice with each of these tools prior to the day of

the test. Only then will it be possible to most efficiently
apply these tools during the brief test period.
References
Oswald, Ludwig A . , Metal Work Technoloqy and Practice (McKnight

and McKnight Publishing Company, Bloomington, Illinois, 1962)
"Stick Electrode Welding Guide" (Lincoln), pages 4 8 and 49
General Hardware Manufacturing Company, Inc., Sales literature

accompanying adjustable micrometer and dial caliper
Fibre Metal Products Company, Sales literature accompanying fil-
let weld template gages
Palmgren Steel Company, Sales literature accompanying weld gage
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QUIZ

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PRACTICE QUIZ FOR USE OF CWI HANDS-ON TOOLKIT
s-1 What is the size of the item being measured with the
machinist's ruler shown in the sketch below?
a. 1-23/32 in.
b. 1-23/64 in.
c. 1-21/64 in.
d. 1-21/32 in.
e. none of the above
s-2 A micrometer is being used to measure the width of a

rectangular tensile specimen. What is its dimension
if the micrometer appears as shown below?
a. 0.658 in.
b. 0.568 in.
c. 0.762 in.
d. 0.678 in.
s-3 The dial caliper is being used to measure the thickness

of the rectangular tensile specimen in the question
above. What is its dimension if the dial caliper ap-
pears as shown below?
a. 18.90 mm
b. 10.87 mm
c. 187.0 mm
d. 18.70 mm

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PRACTICE QUIZ FOR USE OF CWI HANDS-ON TOOLKIT, Page 2
s-4 Using a conversion factor provided on the back page,

what is the equivalent dimension in SI units for the
width shown in question S-2 above?
a. 22.76 mm
b. 20.69 mm
c. 19.35 mm
d. 19.15 mm
e. 18.77 mm
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what is the equivalent dimension in U. S . customary

units for the thickness shown in question S-3 above?
a. 0.936 in.
b. 0.778 in.
c. 0.887 in.
d. 0.966 in.
e. 0.736 in.
S-6 What is the calculated area of the tensile bar measured

above?
a. 0.777 in2 and 501.29 mm2

b. 0.555 in2 and 358.06 mm2
c. 0.738 in2 and 476.13 mm2
d. 0.561 in2 and 361.85 mm2
s-7 If the tensile specimen above failed at a load of

51,550 pounds, what is the ultimate tensile strength
of this metal?
a. 91,890 psi
b. 82,800 psi
c. 56,400 psi
d. 37,000 psi

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S-8 A fillet weld gage is being used to measure the size of

the fillet weld shown below. From this sketch, what
would be the size of this weld.
a. 5/16 inch
b. 1/4 inch
c. less than 1/4 inch
d. cannot properly measure this weld with the gage
shown
s-9 The fillet weld shown below is being measured to deter-

mine if it satisfies the drawing requirement of 3 / 8
inch. What can be said about the measurement being
made in the sketch?
rl
a. This weld is not acceptable because it is too
large.
b. This weld is acceptable.
c. This weld is not acceptable because it is too
small.
d. Unable to accurately determine if the weld is of
proper size, because the wrong gage is being used.

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s-10 The groove weld shown below is required to have a maxi-

mum weld reinforcement of 1/32 inch. Judging from the
measurement shown in the sketch, what would you say
about this weld?
a. The weld is unacceptable, because there is not

enough weld reinforcement.
b. The weld is unacceptable, because there is too
much weld reinforcement.
c. This weld is unacceptable, because the requirement
only applies to face reinforcement and the root
reinforcement is being measured.
d. The weld is acceptable, as far as the amount of
permissible weld reinforcement.
Conversion Factors
To Convert From To Multiply By

in. mm 25.4
mm in. 3.937 x

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ANSWERS

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Answer Sheet for Hands-on Toolkit Quiz
s-1 d
s-2 C
s-3 d
S-4 C
S-5 e
S-6 d
s-7 a
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USE OF MEASURING TOOLS FOR THE

COPYRIGHT American Welding Society, Inc.

Copyright 1987 by American Welding Society Inc.

COPYRIGHT American Welding Society, Inc.

. As of July, 1987, the format of the AWS Certified Welding

tification Committee. Presently, the three sections of the test

include: Part A : Fundamentals (Closed-book; 150 multiple choice

questions), Part B: Practical Hands-on (Closed-book; 4 6 multiple

tiple choice questions). Two ( 2 ) hours will be allowed for each

cludes plastic replicas of welds and destructive test specimens,

order to answer the questions on the examination, each person

Also included with this examination is a sample code to

which you must refer in order to answer some of the questions.

NOT the same as those found in AWS

COPYRIGHT American Welding Society, Inc.

S T D o A W S HOT-ENGL 1987 O784265 0514401 a15 H

D1.1. During this part of the examination, you will be asked to

have to refer to this sample code to determine if the result of

that measurement is acceptable in accordance with these code

The purpose of this discussion is to familiarize those in-

- 6 inch machinist's rule (or scale) in 1/32 and

- O to 1 inch micrometer in 0.001 inch graduations

- 150 mm metric dial caliper in 0.1 mm graduations

- Set of Fibre Metal template fillet weld gages

- Palmgren weld gage

Figure 1 is a picture showing all of the tools found in a

In addition to these tools, the kit also includes an il-

for several different nondestructive test methods. Other pic-

various types of weld discontinuities.

destructive test specimens. These replicas include: a groove

weld in a butt joint, single and multiple pass fillet welds on

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Figure 1, Tools Found in the Examination T o o l k i t

different sides of a T- or lap joint, a single pass fillet weld

on a T-joint with porosity located in segments identified on the

sample, a rectangular tensile specimen, and a series of four face

normal day-to-day inspection activities.

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Use of the Tools for Measuring and Weld Evaluation

Measuring With the 6 Inch Machinist's Rule

The simplest, and probably the most common, measuring device

included in the toolkit is the 6 inch machinist's rule, sometimes

referred to as a scale. Figure 2 shows a closeup of the type in-

cluded in the kit.

Figure 2, 6 Inch Machinist's Rule

The particular type found in the kit is graduated in incre-

other (bottom) side. The large numbers indicate whole inches,

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or 1/64 inch increments, depending which side of the rule is

being used. The significance of these graduations is depicted in

Figure 3, Ruler Increments of One Inch

Measuring With the O to 1 Inch Micrometer

The next measuring device to be discussed here will be the O

instrument that measures in thousandths of an inch (1/1000 inch).

The type found in the test kit is adjustable, so there is an ac-

tified, including the frame, the barrel, the thimble, the

a friction stop. The friction stop, located at the end of the

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