Plate defects occur in a variety of forms including
burn gouges from cutting, deformations due to handling, mill plate defects,
direction of rolling, etc. The
QA/QC inspectors should refer to ASTM A6 and AWS D1.5 for acceptable tolerances,
repair procedures, or rejection procedures.
Approval for repairs in accordance with ASTM A6 and/or AWS D1.5 is
permitted with the application of an approved WPS.