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Interpass Waiting Time

Waiting time before the temperature check, from the thickness of the thicker plate.

Waiting time before the check

min

The minimum temperature must be reached in a zone 75 mm on either side of the weld, measured on the thicker plate.

Measuring device: contact thermometer or thermocouple, not temperature crayon alone.

Disclaimer: All calculation aids, formulas, tables and reference values on this page are for guidance only. They do not replace the applicable standard texts, the material and equipment manufacturers' data, a welding procedure specification, or a case-by-case technical review. Invictix Systems gives no warranty as to accuracy, completeness or currency and accepts no liability for damages arising from their use. Only the applicable standards, manufacturer data and your own production trials are binding.

Calculation aid based on: Reference book, chapter 6.5–6.6. Replaces neither the standard text nor manufacturer data nor a welding procedure specification.

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