ML20099K309

Signature Page of WE Baker Affidavit Re in-process Weld Repair Hold Point.Related Correspondence

ML20099K309
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Site:	Comanche Peak
Issue date:	11/09/1984
From:	Baker W TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC CO. (TU ELECTRIC)
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i is indeed found and removed, and (2) to attempt to minimize the number of repairs on a specific weld. After repair, the weld must undergo the same level of inspection which detected the original defect.

I might add that neither the AWS nor ASME Code requires in-process corrections to be inspected. Further, in my opinion these inspections are not necessary, warranted or justifiable to produce structurally sound welds.

I know of no other welding engineers or code specialists who would advocate such inspections. Indeed, to my knowledge no one in the entire welding industry requires such inspections.

A weld is not technically " defective" or cannot be said to have a " defect" until inspected and evaluated by the designated authorities (e.g.,

QC personnel) to the acceptance criteria specified by the applicable code.

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&c.y r y a f se . >i cm -u W.E. Baker Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of November , 1984.

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