Welding Filler Metal:
Common Audit Finding
Requirement
Correction
Ensure only compliant filler metals are used, matching MIL- SPEC requirements.
Use of non-compliant filler metal
S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 4-7.2.a
- Commercial specifications are not equivalent to MIL-SPEC
Verify equivalency and obtain approval before use.
S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 4-7.2.a
- Where AWS grade is allowed, additional lot-specific testing and certification required
S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 4-7.2.a, 5.2.1, 5.2.2
Conduct required testing and certification for each lot.
- EB Submarine compliant MIL- 100S wire does not meet NNS aircraft carrier requirements
Use wire that meets specific requirements for NNS aircraft carriers.
S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 Table 7-2 footnote 13, 20
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