Acceptance Criteria — Bend Tests
The weld and heat affected zone of a transverse
weld-bend specimen shall be completely within the
bent portion of the specimen after testing.
The guided-bend specimens shall have no open defects
in the weld or heat affected zone exceeding 1⁄
8
in. (3.2 mm), measured in any direction on the convex
surface of the specimen after bending. Open defects
occurring on the corners of the specimen during testing
shall not be considered unless there is definite evidence
that they result from lack of fusion, slag inclusions,
or other internal defects. For corrosion-resistant weld
overlay cladding, no open defect exceeding 1⁄
16 in.
(1.6 mm), measured in any direction, shall be permitted
in the cladding, and no open defects exceeding 1⁄
8 in.
(3.2 mm) shall be permitted in the cladding, and no open discontinuity execeeding 1/8 in (3mm) shall be permitted along the approximate weld interface