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S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 Rev 1

1. Joint line is offset to the retreating side of the FS tool

2. Joint line is aligned with the FS tool centerline. No lateral FS tool offset.

3. Joint line is offset to the advancing side of the FS tool

Advancing Side

Advancing Side

Retreating Side

Retreating Side

Retreating Side

Advancing Side

Travel direction

Travel direction

Travel direction

Positive offset

No offset

Negative offset

Joint

Joint

Joint

FS tool centerline axis

FS tool centerline axis

FS tool centerline axis

NOTES: Panel 1 shows a schematic of a joint line that is offset to the retreating side of the FS tool. Panel 2 shows a schematic of a joint line that is aligned with the FS tool centerline. In this case, there is no lateral FS tool offset. Panel 3 shows a schematic of a joint line that is offset to the advancing side of the FS tool.

Figure A-5. Schematic Showing the Protocol for Referencing Lateral FS Tool Offset in Welding Procedures

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