WPQT

Hi It is not possible to do this. Because there will be form some local loads. So some huge damages will form there. So We will avoid that.

What is the code you are planning to use? is it ASME?

WPQT = Welder Qualification Test ? (ie WQR?)

In ASME the thickness ranges are given for each of the WPS.

Your qualified WPS and PQR too must define the ranges. As far as I remember (I may be wrong) but both the thicknesses must fall in the same range.

But your WQR is being done on pipe? How do you do the bend test, impact test etc on the test pieces?