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BRAZER/BRAZING OPERATOR PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS (BPQ) (See QB-301, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Brazer's Name ____

Stamp ID _____

Testing Conditions and Ranges Qualified

Identification of BPS followed during brazing of test coupon: ____

Specification of First Test Coupon Base Metal: ____

Specification of Second Test Coupon Base Metal: ____

Brazing Variables Actual Values Range Qualified
Brazing Process(es):
Type of Brazing (manual, semi-automatic, automatic):
Base Metal P- or S-Number to P- or S-Number
□ Plate □ Pipe (enter diameter if pipe or tube)
First Base Metal thickness(in.):
Second Base Metal thickness(in.):
Joint Type(Butt,Lap,Scarf,Socket,etc.)
If Lap or Socket,Overlap length(in.):
Joint Clearance(in.):
Filler Metal(SFA) Specification(s)(info Only):
Filler Metal Classification(s)(info Only)
Filler Metal/F-Number:
Filler Metal Product Form:
First Brazing Position:
Second Brazing Position:

Testing and Results

Visual Examination of Completed Joint: ____ Date of Test: ____

Mechanical Test Peel (QB-462.3) Section (QB-462.4) Tension [QB-462.1(e)]

Position Result Position Result Position Result

Brazing Supervised by: ____ Company: ____

Mechanical Tests Conducted by: ____ Company: ____

Specimens Evaluated by: ____ Company: ____

Lab Test No.: ____

We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test coupons were prepared, brazed, and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Organization ____

Date ____ By ____