46 C.F.R. Subpart 57.01—Scope
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(a) (Replaces QW 101 and QB 101.) The regulations in this part shall apply to the qualification of welding procedures, welders, and brazers, and to production tests for all types of manual and machine arc and gas welding and brazing processes. (b) (Modifies QW 305 and QB 305.) Operators of fully automatic welding and brazing machines are specifically exempt from performance qualification tests. [CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18872, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 74–102, 40 FR 27460, June 30, 1975]
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PART 57—WELDING AND BRAZING
Subpart 57.01—Scope
§ 57.01-1 Qualifications and production tests.