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6-3.5 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. The approved procedure qualification reports shall be retained by the activity for as long as the procedure is applicable. Each qualifying activity shall retain the pertinent qualification test data, destructive test specimens, and nondestructive test result reports until written approval of the qualification data is obtained. 6-3.6 VENDOR QUALIFICATION. It shall be the responsibility of each activity to ensure that its subcontractors comply with the qualification provisions of this document. 6-3.7 TRANSFER OF BRAZING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION. Requalification of previously qualified procedures shall be required for procedures transferred from one activity to another. 6-3.7.1 Procedure Transfer Within an Activity. Transfer of qualified procedures between sites of an activity shall be the same as for welding procedures (see 4-2.10.1). 6-3.7.2 Naval Shipyard Procedure Transfer. Transfer of qualified procedures between Navy shipyards shall be the same as for welding procedures (see 4-2.10.2). 6-3.7.3 Technical Manual Welding Procedure Usage. Procedures contained in NAVSEA technical manuals shall be the same as for welding procedures (see 4-2.10.3). 6-3.8 WRITTEN BRAZING PROCEDURE CONTENT. 6-3.8.1 Essential Elements. The brazing procedure shall include the following essential elements, as applicable: a. Base metal (plate, sheet, pipe, tubing, fitting, etc.) (1) Type (2) Specification (3) Thickness range qualified b. Brazing process (see 6-3.1) c. Brazing alloy – specification and classification (as specified in table 7-14) d. Fluxes where required – specification and type, trade, or brand designation e. Joint design f. Torch brazing – type of fuel gas g. Type of flame (i.e., neutral, oxidizing, or reducing) h. Furnace (atmosphere), if used i. Position of brazing j. Induction brazing – frequency and source of high-frequency electric current k. Pre-cleaning of base metal joint surfaces – method of cleaning joints (emery, polishing, chemical cleaning, etc.) l. Fixturing m. Placement of brazing alloy – method of applying the brazing alloy (face feeding, insert ring, shims, etc.) n. Joint fit-up – maximum clearances o. Nondestructive testing requirements (reference to inspection procedure of fabrication plan) specific to component and system involved p. Applicable thicknesses q. For procedures involving use of minimum flux technique, fluxing technique and internal purge requirements (if used) r. Joint classification (see 6-2.1.a(1)) s. Post-brazing cleaning including flux removal and applicable removal inspections
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