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Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) - Page 1

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MATERIAL/JOINTS QUALIFIED

WELD/TEST CONDITIONS

Joint type
Parent metal(s)
Notes

Without PWHT

Full penetration butt

Carbon manganese steel Group 1

TEST PIECE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

MATERIAL SIZE QUALFIED

Type
Welded to
Backing

BS EN 10025 - see Note 1

Same
None

Grp-no. 1
Grp-no. 1
Grp-no.

Material thickness

Minimum

Maximum

10

Unlimited

(mm)

WELDING PROCESSES
Welding process
Type

136: FCAW (with active gas)

Semi-automatic

136: FCAW (with active gas)

Semi-automatic

E71T-1
1.2 (Run No 1)
4mm max per pass

E71T-1
1.2 (Run No.s 2+)
4mm max per pass

PA / 1G

PA / 1G

Note 2
250

Note 2
250

EN 439 - C1 (100%CO2)
15

EN 439 - C1
15

None
-

None
-

1.2 (Run No 1)
130-150
23-25
70-100
3.2
DC +ve
4.5-5.5
Globular

1.2 (Run No.s 2+)

230-250
28-31
250-300
1.9
DC +ve
9.0-10.5
Spray

Stringer

Stringer

15
Single pass
Flame cut & dress or machine
Brushing
Air carbon arc and/or grind

15
Multi-pass

FILLER METALS
Filler metal manufacturer, trade name
Filler metal designation type
Filler metal designation
Filler metal size
Deposited thickness
Supplemental filler metal

(mm)
(mm)

POSITION
Position of groove
PREHEAT
Preheat temperature
Maximum interpass temperature

(C)
(C)

GAS
Shielding gas: Type
(l/min)
Flow rate
Trade name, Manufacturer
Backing gas:
Type
(l/min)
Flow rate
Trade name, Manufacturer
ELECTRICAL
Filler metal size
Amperes
Volts
Travel speed
Maximum heat input
Current/polarity
Wire feed speed
Arc transfer mode

(mm)

(mm/min)
(kJ/mm)

(m/min)

TECHNIQUE
String or weave
Orifice/gas cup size
C.T.W.D
Multi/Single pass per side
Surface preparation
Initial/interpass cleaning
Back gouging method

Weldspec 4.10.219
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WPS00010

(mm)

Brushing

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Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) - Page 2

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WPS record number
Date

wps6

Supporting PQR(s)
Reference docs.

Revision 0

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Company name

TWI WELPRO WPA2.3/B3/1/1

TEST PIECE JOINT SPECIFICATION

Joint design
Backing:
Retainers
Groove angle
Root opening
Root face

Butt-plate
nb: without backing
(deg.)
(mm)
(mm)

NOTES
Note 1: Steel Grades S275 & S375 with carbon equivalent 0.45 maximum
Note 2:
For combined thickness < 70 mm - Preheat 15C minimum
For combined thickness > 70 mm - Preheat 80C minimum
Note 3: NDT 100% visual, 10% MPI, spot ultrasonic or as per contract specification

Manufacturer
Name

Date

Name

Signature

Date

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Examiner or examining body

Signature

WPS00010

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