Welding Procedure Specification Guide
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ScribdTranslationsA WPS specification or welding procedure is the written document that contains all the
information that a welder needs to start a welding process. Position, gas, technique,
base material, filler metals
Basic information:
All the basic information about the welding procedure:
Name of the company
Specification number and date
Most of the WPS will be backed by a PQR (Procedure Qualification Record).
You should consult it to facilitate the tracking of the document.
Number and date of the last review
Welding processes and types
Joints:
This information should present a graphical representation of the union to make it easier for the
welder.
Basic and filler metals:
Information about the base and filler metals that will be used in the welding procedure.
You must specify the type of welding (butt or groove) and the range of thickness of the base metal.
Additional details:
Pre and post-welding heat treatment is required, gas used, and the positions in which it is.
the procedure will be carried out. The progression of the welding must be specified if necessary.
Information about each welding pass, including:
Process
Classification and diameter of the filler metal
Type of current and polarity
Range of amplifiers
Cable feed speed range
Power range energy
Voltage range
Range of movement speed
Other electrical specifications
AWS QC4 Certificate for Inspection Personnel
Use of AWS B2.1: specification for the welding procedure and qualification of
performance
A Welding Procedure Specification, or WPS, is a document that serves as a guide for the
effective creation of a weld that meets all code and standard requirements
applicable production.
Welder performance qualification (WPQ): The welder performance qualification
it is a written document that certifies that the welder or welding operator is capable of
produce sound weld joints according to code requirements.
WPQ consists of all the variables related to the performance of the welder and the range of
qualified values of the welder's performance. this Performance Qualification Test
it must also be carried out with witnesses from the Qualification Inspection Authority
Performance.
