According to AWS D1.1, how many weld samples must be removed from production welds for laboratory testing?

In the context of AWS D1.1, the standard does specify that it is typically not required to remove any weld samples from production welds for laboratory testing unless there is a specific requirement from the contract documents or a particular application. The nature of production welding often emphasizes the efficiency of the process rather than the extraction of samples, focusing on the assurance that the welds meet the established requirements by adhering to recognized standards.

However, if there are unique circumstances or contractual obligations that necessitate testing, it could differ. Therefore, under standard conditions as specified by AWS D1.1, the answer indicates that no weld samples need to be removed from production welds for laboratory testing. Understanding this helps highlight the importance of both industry standards and the practical considerations of production weld integrity without interrupting the workflow unnecessarily.