This Section contains rules relating to the qualification ofwelding and brazing procedures as required by other Code Sectionsfor component manufacture. It also covers rules relating to thequalification and requalification of welders, brazers, and weldingand brazing operators in order that they may perform welding orbrazing as required by other Code Sections in the manufacture ofcomponents. Welding and brazing data cover essential andnonessential variables specific to the welding or brazing processused.

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Addenda Schedule:  Yearly
Next Edition: 3 years
Interpretations:  With Addenda

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