MIL-STD-2219 Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications S/S by AWS-D17.1The scope of this document is to provide minimum requirements for weld filler materials, workmanship, inspection and record requirements for fusion welding of alloys applicable to aircraft, missiles, other aerospace equipment, their parts and accessories.

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MIL-STD-2219A

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CONTENTS

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4.5.5 Other nondestructive tests.......................................................................................... 9

4.6 Qualification of inspection personnel................................................................................. 9

4.6.1 Qualification of NDE personnel................................................................................... 9

4.6.2 Visual weld inspector .................................................................................................10

4.7 Vision test ........................................................................................................................10

4.8 Requalification .................................................................................................................10

4.9 Identification.....................................................................................................................10

4.10 Records requirements....................................................................................................10

4.10.1 General....................................................................................................................10

4.10.2 Records ...................................................................................................................10

4.10.2.1 General .............................................................................................................10

4.10.2.2 Qualification records..........................................................................................11

4.10.2.2.1 Welding procedure qualification...................................................................11

4.10.2.2.2 Welder and welding operator qualification ...................................................11

4.10.2.2.3 NDE personnel qualification ........................................................................11

4.10.2.3 NDE records......................................................................................................11

4.10.2.3.1 Radiographic inspection ..............................................................................11

4.10.2.3.2 Ultrasonic inspection ...................................................................................11

4.10.2.3.3 Magnetic particle inspection ........................................................................11

4.10.2.3.4 Penetrant inspection....................................................................................11

4.10.2.4 Inspection records .............................................................................................11

4.10.2.5 Workmanship ....................................................................................................11

5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................12

5.1 Welding consumables......................................................................................................12

5.1.1 Low hydrogen electrode storage................................................................................12

5.1.1.1 Exposure .............................................................................................................12

5.1.2 Bare filler metal storage.............................................................................................12

5.1.3 SAW flux....................................................................................................................12

5.1.4 Identification ..............................................................................................................12

5.1.4.1 Covered electrodes .............................................................................................12

5.1.4.2 Bare welding wire and welding rod ......................................................................13

5.1.4.3 SAW flux .............................................................................................................13

5.1.5 Gases........................................................................................................................13

5.2 Manufacturing controls.....................................................................................................13

5.2.1 Joint configuration......................................................................................................13

5.2.2 Preweld joint preparation ...........................................................................................14

5.2.2.1 Surface finish of fusion faces...............................................................................14

5.2.2.2 Joint and filler metal cleanliness ..........................................................................14

5.2.3 Pre-weld joint fit-up....................................................................................................14

5.3 Welding requirements ......................................................................................................17

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