RIX Industries Flow Downs

C005

Description:

NO WELDING/BRAZING WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

Clause:

"1.0. Fabrication 1.1. No welding/brazing fabrication of any kind is authorized without writtenapproval from NNS.1.2. Requests to fabricate via welding/brazing are to be submitted to NNS forapproval via a Vendor Information Request (VIR). VIR shall include theapplicable welding/brazing procedure and procedure qualificationrecords/reports (PQR). Purchase Order (PO) Appendix K applies.2.0. Weld Repair 2.1. Base Metal. Minor weld repair of base metal, as defined in NAVSEA TechnicalPublication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, is authorized provided all the followingconditions are met: 2.1.1. An NNS approved weld repair procedure in accordance with the applicablefabrication specification as modified by PO Appendix K is used. 2.1.2. The weld repair is specifically permitted by the weld repair procedure,fabrication specification, equipment/material specification, or approveddrawing. 2.1.3. Weld repair is not otherwise restricted within the PO. 2.2 Castings. Minor and nominal weld repair of castings, as defined in NAVSEATechnical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, is authorized provided the thefollowing conditions are met: 2.2.1. An NNS approved weld repair procedure in accordance with the applicablefabrication specification as modified by PO Appendix K is used. 2.2.2. The weld repair is specifically permitted by the weld repair procedure,fabrication specification, equipment/material specification, or approveddrawing.2.2.3. Weld repair is not otherwise restricted within the PO.2.2.4. For nominal repairs, the casting identification number, weldingprocedure number or title, welder identification, and name of theauthorized representative are recorded and documentation retained asrequired in NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AR-GIB-010/278. 2.3. Weld repair procedures and PQRs are to be submitted to NNS for approval via aVIR, as necessary. PO Appendix K applies.2.4. When base metal or casting weld repair has been determined necessary, yet thefabrication specification, equipment/material specification, or approved drawingdoesn't cover weld repair or doesn't specifically permit weld repair, a VIR mustbe submitted to NNS for approval. PO Appendix K applies.Revision History Table