FORM QB-484 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR A BRAZER/BRAZING OPERATOR PERFORMANCE
QUALIFICATION (BPQ)
(See QB-301, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Brazer’s/Brazing Operator’s Name Identification No.
Testing Variables 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 (QB-350) Actual Values Range Qualified
Brazing Process(es)
Type of Brazing (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic,
Machine)
Torch Brazing: Manual or Mechanical
Base Metal P-Number to P-Number
Plate Pipe (enter diameter if pipe or tube)
Base Metal Thickness
to Base Metal Thickness
Joint Type (Butt, Lap, Scarf, Socket, etc.)
If Lap or Socket, Overlap Length
Joint Clearance
Filler Metal (SFA) Specification(s) (info. only)
Filler Metal Classification(s) (info. only)
Filler Metal/F-Number
Filler Metal Product Form
Brazing Flow Positions
Testing and Results
Visual Examination of Completed Joint (QB-141.6) Date of Test
Mechanical Test Peel (QB-462.3) Section (QB-462.4) Tension (QB-462.1)
Transverse Bends [QB-462.2(a)] Longitudinal Bends [QB-462.2(b)]
Position Result Position Result Position Result
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
Certified by Date
(07/13)