definitions of each variable in wps and pqr.pdf

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SECTION I : KNOWLEDGE BASE

General Assistance 1

The CEIPortal 1

Troubleshooting:Licensing 2

Troubleshooting Reports: Report Fonts are Crowded 4

Tips:File Extensions 8

How To: Change the Data Path 9

Verify Chemistry on Filler Metals 10

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) 11

WPS Processes: Minimum Deposit Thickness 11

Methodology: Automatic WPS Number 11

Tutorial: Creating a Preliminary WPS 12

Troubleshooting:WPS Creation 13

Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) 15

Tutorial:Creating a PQR from a Preliminary WPS 15

Welder 16

How To: Adjust the Continuity Reports 16

Tutorial: Entering a Welder 16

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GENERAL AS S I S TANCE

The CEIPortalSummary:

This article will familiarize you with CEI's software update portal. The portal providesnotifications of upcoming expirations and makes downloading updates quick and easy.

Detailed Information:

The software portal is installed with your CEI software. It runs minimized in the taskbar andregularly checks for updates. When an update for your installed software is available, the portalprovides notification. Downloading the update is as simple as clicking the link in the portalinterface. Release notes that detail the content of each update are also available.

The Software Update view displays the status of your installed CEI products. You will be able tosee which products need updating: the Portal displays which version you have installed and themost recent version available. Updates and release notes can be accessed by clicking the linksin the Portal.

If you have purchased a new license or have updated your subscription, you can check for yournew license by clicking the Check for License Updates button. This will look for any newlicenses on CEIs license server and automatically apply them to your key.

Details about your CEIsoftware licenses can also be accessed through the portal. On theSoftware License view, you can see which licenses are expired and how much time you haveleft on the others. The portal will notify you of upcoming expirations. You can choose to not bereminded until after a certain date by selecting the checkbox on the bar near the bottom thatsays "Don't remind me..." and entering a date. The software portal will not send any remindersuntil after the date entered even if licenses expire during this period. To ensure uninterruptedproductivity, we recommend that you do not turn off the portal reminders.

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The software portal makes updating and licensing your software simple and straightforward. Ifyou do have difficulty, you can use the portal to contact CEI through our online chat.Occasionally we may ask that you send us a specific license file - the portal also makes thiseasy. Click the "Email C2V License Files to CEI" button or the Upload C2V License Files to CEIbutton and you're done.

Troubleshooting:LicensingSummary:

Our flexible licensing model increases the benefits of our software. Because the license can beplaced anywhere on a network, the software can be used by those who need it on any computerin the network. Occasional issues do appear, however, so this article aims to walk you throughthose issues and their solutions.


Software is running in Demo mode

Check to be sure that your subscription has not expired. Access the CEIPortal (show me) andclick on My Software Licenses. Green flags indicate current licenses, yellow flags indicatelicenses that will expire soon, and red flags indicate licenses that have expired. If your licensehas expired, you may click the link at the bottom of the Portal and visit the CEI online store, oryou may email our sales department to purchase a new license.

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Only part of the software is available/working

If your company has an unequal number of licenses to certain modules, some users may findthemselves operating in a partial demo mode. For example, if you have two licenses forDesignCalcs Basic but only one license for the Skirt Module, the first user to launch the programwill use a license for DesignCalcs Basic and the license for the Skirt Module. The second userwill only have access to the DesignCalcs Basic license, so the Skirt Module will operate inDemo mode.

To remedy this situation, both users should exit the program and the user that needs the SkirtModule license should then launch the software first.

Software was working when launched but is now in Demo mode/not working

Check the CEIPortal to make sure your subscription has not expired (show me). If your license isstill valid, it may have timed out. If the software is launched but not used for an extendedperiod of time, the license will be released back to the key so others may access it. Close andreopen the software to obtain another license from the key.

License key is plugged in locally but no licenses are visible

If your license key is plugged into your physical machine and no licenses are visible in theCEIPortal, you may need to install the HASP drivers. Click the link below and save the file.

ftp://ftp.aladdin.com/pub/hasp/Sentinel_HASP/Runtime_%28Drivers%29/Sentinel_HASP_Run-time_setup.zip

Locate and open the downloaded file on your computer. Double-click "HaspUserSetup.exe" andselect Run to install the drivers.

License key is plugged in locally but a "404" error appears when accessing theHASPAdmin Control Center

If your license key is plugged into your physical machine and your browser returns a"404"(page not found) error when you click the Sentinel HASP Admin Control Center button inthe CEIPortal, you may need to install the HASP drivers. Follow the instructions above to doso.

Advanced Troubleshooting - HASP ACC configuration &Firewalls

The primary functionality available within the ACC is the configuration of access to CEI's FlexLicense Keys. By default, the keys will "broadcast" licenses to all systems on a network so anysystem on that network with CEIsoftware and the Sentinel HASP driver installed will be capableof using the licenses. In a large network with multiple sub-networks or in the case of usersremote accessing the network, additional configuration may be necessary.

Click the Sentinel HASP Admin Control Center (ACC) button at the bottom of the CEIPortal;on the page that loads, select Configuration from the Administration Options.

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To connect to a license on another machine, select the Access to Remote License Managerstab. "Allow Access to Remote Licenses" and "Broadcast Search for Remote Licenses" should beselected. Select "Aggressive Search for Remote Licenses" to allow access to licenses blockedby Firewalls.

Enter the IP address of the system which has the physical key plugged into it. Press Enter andthen type the machine name of that computer. Once the desired changes have been made,click Submit.

Hardware and software firewalls should be checked to verify that Port 1947 is open andaccessible as well.

Troubleshooting Reports: Report Fonts are CrowdedSummary:

Occasionally the font on a report will appear smashed together when you create a PDF. Thisarticle will take you through the steps to adjust your computer's DPI and Display settings toresolve this issue.


Please check your Display DPI and Resolution Settings. The DPI should be set at 100% or 96DPI. The text size should be set to "Smaller" or 100%. Either one or both of these settings cancause the creation of the PDF to be skewed or misaligned.

Windows 7/Vista

Right click on your Desktop and select the screen resolution option, then click the "Make textand other items larger or smaller" link.

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Select "Smaller-100%" and click Apply. You may need to restart your machine for the changesto take effect.

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You will need to recreate any PDFs that were problematic. If the fonts are still crowded, returnto the screen above and click the "Set custom text size (DPI)" link in the blue sidebar. Thissetting should also be at 100%.

Windows XP

Right click on your desktop and select Properties. Click the Advanced button on the Settingstab.

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On the General tab, change the DPI setting to "Normal size (96 DPI)".

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You will need to recreate any PDFs that were problematic.

Tips:File ExtensionsSummary:

This article lists the file extensions for the CEIprograms that use a flat file system (instead of asingle file database) and gives the most common/default location for the files. Your settingsmay place your files elsewhere.


DesignCalcs

*.DesignCalcs - Vessel files are stored with this extension. They are often located in C:\CEIData\DesignCalcs 2011.

DcSupport.adb - This is a supporting database that is often located in C:\CEIData\DesignCalcs 2011.

DesignDocs

*.DesignDocs - Design files are stored with this extension. These files are often located in theMy Documents folder.

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WeldDocs

The following file types are used for WeldDocs files. These files are often located in the MyDocuments folder.

*.welder *.BS_EN_ISO_15609_1*.API1104 *.BS_EN_281_1*.AWS_D1_1_PQR *.Section9WPS*.AWS_D1_1_WPS *.Section9WPQ*.AWS_D1_1_WPQ *.Section9WOPQ*BS_EN_ISO_15614_1 *.Section9PQR

WeldToolbox

The following file types are used for WeldToolbox files. These files are often located in the MyDocuments folder.

*.wtcad *.bmp*.whclc *.wtest

Temporary Folder

Occasionally a program will use the Windows Temp folder to store files (e.g., ProWrite exporttables). This location typically looks like C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\temp.

How To: Change the Data PathQuery:

How do Ichange the data path in ProWrite?

Response:

Save any changes to the open forms. ProWrite will need to restart to apply the new data pathand any unsaved changes will be lost.

Click the Tools button on the main toolbar and select Change Datapath from the menu. Theprogram will notify you that it must close to change the data path. Click the OK button tocontinue.

Navigate to the folder that contains the data file and click OK. If the selected folder does notcontain the ProWriteData.adb file, the explorer dialog will reload. You may select Cancel toleave the data path unchanged. ProWrite will restart once the explorer dialog is closed whetherthe path has been changed or not.

You can confirm that the data path is correct by clicking Tools on the main toolbar and viewingthe path listed next to Change Datapath.

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Verify Chemistry on Filler MetalsQuery:

Why do some filler metals display "Verify Chemistry" in the A-No. field?

Response:

ProWrite uses the filler metal's chemical composition from Section IIC in combination withSection IX, QW-442 to verify the A-No. When the A-No. of a filler metal is unable to be verifiedby the software, the "Verify Chemistry" flag alerts the user to do so.

In some cases, a procedure may qualify to be welded using any filler metal that has the sameA-No. If the chemistry is not verified, the software must limit the procedure to the filler metalthat was used to qualify that procedure.

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WELD ING PROCEDURE SPEC I F I CAT ION (WPS)

WPS Processes: Minimum Deposit ThicknessInformation:

The minimum deposit thickness for each WPS process is displayed as 0.0000. The minimumweld metal thickness for welding procedures is not calculated and is not essential withinSection IX. Consult the tables in QW-451.

Methodology: Automatic WPS NumberSummary:

ProWrite automatically assigns a WPS number when the form is entered. You can change thisnumber to any alphanumeric value with a maximum length of 16 characters, or you can leavethe automatically generated number. This article explains how ProWrite determines thatnumber.


The automatic WPSnumbers reference multiple aspects of the WPS. In the examples above,the numbers have been broken down into their separate parts.

Process Category

If the WPS is for a standard weld, nothing will appear in this section, so the WPS number willbegin with the "Process Type" section. The following codes will appear for other welds:

l Fw - Fillet Weldl Ov - Overlayl Hf - Hard facingl Stud - Stud Weldl Brz - Braze

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Process Type

Up to three symbols will appear for Process Type - one for each process. They will appear inorder of process.

T - GTAW S - SAW TB - Torch Brazing M - SMAW P - PAW FB - Furnace Brazing G - GMAW O - Oxy-fuel IB - Induction Brazing F - FCAW EG - EGW RB - Resistance Brazing

DB - Dip Brazing

P-Number

If the P-Numbers are different, there will be two numbers separated by a dash (-), otherwisethere will be a single number.

Impact Testing

If impact testing was performed, g will appear in this section. It will be followed by a GroupNumber or two Group Numbers separated by a dash (-) if the Group Numbers are different.

Post Weld Heat Treatment

If PWHT was performed, H will appear in this section.

Base Metal Thickness

One of the following characters will follow a dash (-) at the end of the WPS number. Thisindicates the base metal thickness.

l a - Less than 5/8 inchl b - 5/8 to 1-1/2 inches (inclusive)l c - Greater than 1-1/2 and less than 2-1/2 inchesl d - 2-1/2 inches and over

Tutorial: Creating a Preliminary WPSSummary:

This document will take you through the process of creating a Preliminary WPS in ProWrite.


To open the Preliminary WPS user interface, click the New button on the main toolbar andselect "Preliminary" in the WPS category on the Create New Form dialog.


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Complete the fields on the Properties tab, including the number and type of processes. A jointimage can be added in the Joint Design section. ProWrite includes a number of images or youcan use an image of your own design.

On the Base Metals tab, click the browser button to open the Metals Browser. Selecting a

base metal from the browser will automatically complete many of the fields on this tab. Thesevalues can be manually adjusted if necessary. Complete the rest of the fields on this tab. Thenotes fields are optional.

The number of processes selected on the Properties tab will determine how many Process tabsare present; the type and method of each process will determine which fields appear on the tabfor that process. Similar to the Base Metals tab, clicking the browser button will surface

the Filler Metal Browser. Again, selecting a material from this browser will complete a number offields on the tab.

There are multiple button tabs on each Process tab. After selecting the material(s)from thebrowser(s), complete the necessary fields on these tabs (Position, Current/Polarity, Bead Type,and Passes per side). Notes and additional filler metals should be completed if they apply.

Click the Save and Close button to complete the Preliminary WPS creation process.

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Troubleshooting:WPS CreationSummary:

This article aims to address any issues you may experience while creating a WPS in ProWriteS9.


No PQRs found for these parameters

When attempting to create a WPSfrom a single PQR, this error may appear becausethere is no PQRavailable or because the code checking has been disabled on the availablePQRs.


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To correct or avoid this error, create a PQR that matches the WPS specifications. Code checkingcannot be turned back on once it has been disabled, so any PQR on which code checking hasbeen disabled must be recreated with code checking enabled before it can be used for a WPS.View the PQR help files for more information

When attempting to create a WPS from multiple PQRs, this error may appear for anumber of reasons.

n It may occur because there is no PQR available. If this is the case, create PQRs thatmatch the WPSspecifications.

n If the error occurs after the first or second PQR has been selected, it may be caused by aspecification in QW-200.4(b): when joining PQRs with a base metal thickness equal to orgreater than 1/2", the proceeding PQR base metal must be greater than the one prior ifusing GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, PAW, or SAW processes.To work around this error, select the first PQR, click the first PQR button again and clickcancel (instead of selecting a PQR), and then select the next PQR as normal.

n If the error occurs after the first or second PQR has been selected, the PWHT types on thePQRs may be different. To correct this, select PQRs with matching PWHT types.

You must pick a standard test PQR

This error occurs when the selected PQR is an Impact Test Only PQR. These records onlyconsider supplementary essential variables. In order to create a WPS from an Impact Test OnlyPQR, a standard PQR must also be used.

If the impact tested PQR was performed with both the essential and supplementary essentialvariables, change the "Test requirements" field on the PQR Properties tab to "Withsupplementary". The PQR can then be used to create a WPS.

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PROCEDURE QUALI F I CAT ION RECORD (PQR)

Tutorial:Creating a PQR from a Preliminary WPSSummary:

This article will take you through the process of creating a PQR from a Preliminary WPS. Thesteps for creating a Preliminary WPSwere covered in this article. More information about thePQR fields can be found here.


To open the Preliminary WPS browser, click the New button on the main toolbar, select "FromPrelim. WPS" under PQR, and click Ok. Select the desired Preliminary WPS and click Ok. Theinformation in the Preliminary WPS will be used to populate many of the fields in the PQR,though this information can be manually adjusted once the PQR has loaded.

Enter a WPS number on the PQRProperties tab. Review and adjust the data transferred from thePreliminary WPS if necessary. Enter the minimum preheat temperature and the maximuminterpass temperature on the Base Metals tab and the move on to the Process tab(s).

Review the fields on the Process tab(s) to determine what information is still needed for thePQR. Most of the filler metal information should be completed as well as the fields on thePosition/Gas button tab. The Electrical side of the Electrical/Weld Details button tab will bepopulated, but the Weld Details must be entered manually. After selecting the passes per sideon the Technique button tab the Process tab(s) will be complete.

The information on the Test Results tab will need to be entered manually. This includes GuidedBend test information, Tensile test information, and information about any other test that wasperformed while qualifying the PQR test coupon.

Complete the fields in the Signature Block to record information about the PQR preparation andthe laboratory that performed the tests. Welder information is also reported in this section. TheWelder can be entered manually or selected from the Welder browser . Information about

entering a Welder can be found in this article.

Click the Save and Close button to complete the PQR.


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WELDER

How To: Adjust the Continuity ReportsQuery:

My welders appear to be expired in my Continuity Reports even though I'm sure they are stillqualified. How can Ichange this?

Response:

To fix this issue, check the Welder Defaults. On the Welder tab of Tools > Defaults, there is asection titled "Logs and Reports." If the "Use Qualification Expiration Date" box is selected, thewelder of the processes on expiring WPQs will also be marked as expired. Clear this box if youwant to decouple welder and WPQ expiration dates.

Tutorial: Entering a WelderSummary:

This document will take you through the process of adding a welder to ProWrite. Moreinformation about the fields can be found here.


To open the Add New Welder Information screen, either click the Welders button on the maintoolbar and select New Welder, or click the New button on the main toolbar and select Welderunder the Other category.

Enter the information requested in the fields. The Stamp Number will also act as the Welder'sunique IDnumber. The Social Security Number and Hourly Rate fields are optional. The HourlyRate field integrates with CEI's Weld Estimation software.

Once the top section has been completed, the welder can be saved and the tabs can beaccessed. Continuity will not be available until a WPQ has been created for the welder. Refer tothe file linked in the Summary of this article for definitions of the fields.


SECTION II : F I ELD INDEX

ASME Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) 1

PQR Selection 1

WPS Properties 2

Base Metals 3

Joint Design 4

Process 6

Stud Process 9

Notes/Signatures 10

ASME Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) 11

PQR Properties 11

Base Metals 13

Process 14

Stud Process 19

Test Results 20

ASME Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) 23

WPQ Properties 23

Base Metals 24

Process 24

Test Results 26

Welder Information 28

Welder 28

Personal Information 28

Continuity Summary 29

Inspection Data 30

Continuity/Inspection History Log 30

CEI Integration 31

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ASME Brazing Procedure Qualification Record (BPQR) 32

PQR Properties 32

Base Metals 33

Process 34

Test Results 35

ASME Brazing Procedure Specification (BPS) 37

BPQR Selection 37

WPS Properties 38

Base Metals 39

Process 40

Notes/Signatures 41

Appendices I

Appendix I: Inspection Data Filter I

Group Results By I

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ASME WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION(WPS) (return to Contents)

PQR Selection 1

WPS Properties 2

Base Metals 3

Joint Design 4

Process 6

Stud Process 9

Notes/Signatures 10

PQR Selection

WPS Configuration

Weld type: Select the type of weld.

Construction code:Select the Code that will be used for theWeld Procedure Specification. Section IX is areference code and should be used in conjunction with another Code section.

System of units:Select either English or Metric units.

Impact tested: Select this box if impact testing is used.

Code year:Select the Edition/Addenda of the ASME Section IX Code.

PWHT: Select one of the post weld heat treatment options. The available PQRs will be filtered inaccordance with this selection.

PQR satisfies PWHT exceptions: Select this box to indicate that PWHT values have been updated toadhere to governing construction codes that may supersede Section IX.

Base Metals

ASME Rated:Select this box if thematerial has been rated by the ASME.

P- or S- Number: Enter the appropriate designation for the basematerial. This field will be automaticallycompleted if thematerial is selected from theMaterial Browser. S-Number does not exist in the Codeafter 2008, so if 2009 or later is selected as the "Code year" (See page 2), this field will only allow P-Number.

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Group No.: A number assigned within a P-Number to ferrous basemetals that have specified impact testrequirements. This is an essential variable when the P-Number or S-Number is between 1 and 11 and theWPS is impact qualified.

UNS No.: An alloy designation system widely accepted in North America. The UNS number consists of aprefix letter and five digits designating a material composition. This is an essential variable when weldingnon-ferrous basemetals and theWPS is impact qualified.

Process Selection

PQR number: Select a PQR from the PQR Browser.

Process/Type & Maximum Weld: The data from the selected PQR will be used to complete these fields.

PWHT:Select the heat treatment that was performed subsequent to welding. UTT refers to UpperTransformation Temperature; LTT is Lower Transformation Temperature.

Minimum/Maximum base metal thickness:Enter theminimum and maximum thickness in theappropriate fields. If the PQR selected was for a groove or fillet weld and the basemetals had twodifferent P-/S-numbers or they were not the same thickness, there will be two sets ofminimum/maximum thickness fields.

WPS PropertiesCertain fields will be visible, but disabled. These fields contain data that has been transferred from the

PQR (See page 1).

WPS Information

WPS number:Enter a unique number for this WPS. Important variables in the test may be encoded intheWPS number, depending on the classification system used.

WPS date:The date the originalWPS was created.

Revision number:QW-200.1(c) allows aWPS to be changed provided the changes are documented byrevision. Each revision to aWPS should be documented with a revision number.

Revision date:The date of the latest revision.



Construction code:Select the Code that will be used for theWeld Procedure Specification. Section IX is areference code and should be used in conjunction with another Code section.

Weld type: Select the weld type allowed with this WPS.


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Include Optional notes: One or more pages of notes can be added to allow for the inclusion of additionalinformation with theWPS. These pages will print just before the test results and will be numbered as partof the permanent document.

Impact qualified:This box will be automatically selected if theWPS is impact qualified.

Code Assistance: Selecting any option other than Full code checking will disable code checking for thisWPS. This cannot be undone.

Supporting PQR(s): The PQR(s) that support this WPS. If theWPS is created from an existing PQR, thenumber will be automatically inserted into this field. Code checking must be disabled to edit this field. Toenter more than one PQR, the numbers must be formatted PQR##1 , PQR##2 and so on. Be sure toenter a space on both sides of the comma.

Process Information

No. processes: The number of processes will be automatically completed based on the PQR(s) used tocreate theWPS. If Stud weld is selected in "Weld Type," only one process will be allowed.

Process: The processes will be automatically completed based on the PQR(s) used to create theWPS. Thefirst process is for the root pass or passes, the second is for the intermediate or cover passes, andsubsequent processes are for tertiary passes. If Stud weld is selected in "Weld Type," only one processtype of STUD will be allowed in this field. If the number of processes is reduced after data has beenentered, data for the extra processes will be lost.

Base Metals

Base Metals (QW-403)



Group No.: A number assigned within a P-Number to ferrous basemetals that have specified impact testrequirements. This is an essential variable when the P-Number or S-Number is between 1 and 11 and theWPS is impact qualified.

UNS No.: An alloy designation system widely accepted in North America. The UNS number consists of aprefix letter and five digits designating a material composition. This is an essential variable when weldingnon-ferrous basemetals and theWPS is impact qualified.

Materialdescription:If thematerial is not ASME rated, describe it here.

Minimum/Maximum thickness:Enter the upper and lower limits for the basemetal thickness range.The qualified range is shown under "Allowable."


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Notes:Enter any notes about the basemetals.

Preheat (QW-406)

Minimum preheat temperature:Theminimum temperature in the weld joint preparation immediatelyprior to the welding; in the case ofmultiple pass welds, this refers to theminimum temperature in thesection of the previously deposited weld metal immediately prior to welding.

Max. interpass temperature:The highest temperature in the weld joint immediately prior to welding; inthe case ofmultiple pass welds, this refers to the highest temperature in the section of the previouslydeposited weld metal immediately before the next pass is started.

Preheat maintenance: The practice ofmaintaining theminimum specified preheat temperature - orsome specific higher temperature - for a required time interval after welding or thermal spraying iscompleted, or until post weld heat treatment is initiated.

Notes: Enter any notes about the preheat process.

Post Weld Heat Treatment (QW-407)

Type:Select the heat treatment that was performed subsequent to welding. UTT refers to UpperTransformation Temperature; LTT is Lower Transformation Temperature.

Temperature: Enter the temperature of the post weld heat treatment.

Holdingtime: Enter the actual post weld heat treatment time. This should be expressed in hours anddecimals; for example, record a PWHT time of 4 hours and 15minutes as 4.25.

Notes: Enter any notes about the post weld heat treatment.

Joint DesignSelect whether to print joint descriptions, joint drawing, or neither. This selection will determine the

content of the tab.

Joint Design

Printing Joint Descriptions

Groove Type: Use the drop-down list to select the Groove Type to be used in this procedure.

Backing: Use the drop-down list to select the backing to be used in this procedure.

Root Opening: Enter the area at the joint root between the pieces ofmetal being joined together.

Groove Angle: Enter the total included angle of the groove between work pieces.

Root Face: Enter the portion of the groove face within the joint root.


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Groove Radius: Enter the radius used to form the shape of a J- or U-groove weld.

Fillets: Triangular welds joining two surfaces approximately at right angles. Describe any fillet welds in thejoint design.

Retainers: Describe any retainers included in the joint design. Note if the retainers are nonmetallic ornonfusing.

Notes:Enter any notes about the joint design.

Printing Joint Drawing

This image is dependent on the Image Database. If the image in the database is changed, it willchange on this WPS as well. The image is stored in the Database until print time.

Use the buttons to load an image into or remove an image from theWPS. Click theWT CAD button to launch the CADprogram. This allows the creation of custom jointimages; thesemay then be imported into ProWrite. If the CAD program is notinstalled, this will load the Utilities page of the CEI website in your browser.


Backing Material:Enter thematerial used for backing.



Stud shape:Enter the shape of the stud.

Ferrule Flux description:Describe the ceramic ring used to concentrate the heat generated, preventoxidation, and retain themolten metal in the weld zone.


Printing Neither


Backing Material:Enter thematerial used for backing.





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Other

Initial/Interpass cleaning: Enter themethod of cleaning (e.g., with a wire brush).

Method of back bouging: Enter themethod of removing weld metal and basemetal from the weld rootside of a welded joint to facilitate complete fusion and complete joint penetration upon subsequentwelding from that side.

Process

Filler Metal

Minimum/Maximum weld 't': The weld thickness range is generated during the creation of theWPS.The program will allow an alternate range to be entered providing it does not exceed that which wasautomatically created. If code checking is turned off, the entered values may exceed the range.

AWS classified filler metal: Select this box to indicate that thematerial used has been classified by AWS.

AWS classification: Enter the AWS Classification of the filler metal. If the filler metal is selected throughthe Filler Metal Browser, this will be entered automatically.

SFA number: Enter the SFA number of this filler metal. If the filler metal is selected through the FillerMetal Browser, this will be entered automatically.

F-Number: Enter the F-Number of this filler metal. This field will be automatically completed if a fillermetal is selected from the Filler Metal Browser.

A-Number: Indicate the A-Number of this filler metal. In some cases, a chemical analysis must beperformed to determine the actual A-No.

Product form: Describe the product form of this filler metal. This only applies to GMAW/FCAW, GTAW,EGW, and PAW processes.

Trade name: Enter the trade name for this filler metal. This field is essential if the filler metal is not AWSclassified.

Flux trade name: Enter the trade name for the flux. This field is essential if the flux is not AWS classified.

Flux type: Indicate the type of flux used in the SAW or ESW process. A change in the type of flux orcomposition of the flux constitutes a requalification of the procedure.

Other: Enter any other information that may be necessary for this filler metal.

Weld Pass > 1/2" (or 13.0mm): Select this box if the weld pass is greater than a half inch or 13mm. Thisfield only applies to SMAW, SAW, EGW, and GMAW/FCAW groove and fillet welds.

Consumable insert:The filler metal that is placed at the joint root before welding with the purpose ofbecoming completely fused into the root so it is part of the weld. If a consumable insert was used,describe it here. This field only applies to GTAW and PAW groove and fillet welds.


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Flux:Material used to dissolve, prevent, or facilitate the removal of oxides or other undesirable surfacesubstances. It may act to stabilize the arc or shield themolten pool, but it may not evolve shielding gasby decomposition. If a flux was used for weld penetration, enter the flux name here. This field onlyapplies to GTAW, 2001 code or later.

Supplemental filler metal: If a supplemental filler metal was not used, enter None in this field.Otherwise, enter the trade name or the chemical analysis of the supplementary filler metal used. Thisfield only applies to GMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes.

Guide type: For ESW processes, select whether the guide type is a consumable guide - in which the fillermetal is supplied by a welding wire held by a consumable stationary metal tube - or a non-consumableguide.

Flux from recrushed slag: For SAWprocesses, indicate whether or not the flux was from recrushed slag.

Position/Gas

Position (QW-405)

Welding Position: The relationship between the weld pool, joint, joint members, and weld heat sourceduring welding. Select the position used when qualifying the weld.

Progression: For vertical welds, select the direction the welding was performed.

Notes: Enter additional notes about the position.

Gas (QW-408)

Gas & Flow rate:Enter the shielding gas, backing gas, and trailing gas and their appropriate flow rates inthe respective fields. The gas can also be selected from the drop-down menu. PAW processes will alsohave fields for plasma gas; PAW hardface and overlay processes will have additional fields for powderfeed gas.

Weld Details

Layers or Passes:Indicate the pass or layer numbers.


Electrode/wire size:Enter the electrode or wire sizes actually used for this process. If the electrode orwire size is not an essential variable, enter a value in these fields and place comments about theelectrode on a note line. A note about the size may also be placed in these fields. For example, 1/8 (2.4mm)may indicate the use of either a 1/8-inch or a 2.4-millimeter electrode.

Current/polarity: Current may be alternating or direct (AC/DC), while the polarity may be straight(electrode negative)or reverse (electrode positive).


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Amperage Range: Enter the desired amps for this electrode size.

Wire feed speed: For semiautomatic, automatic, or machine processes, enter the speed of the wire feedused in the test.

Voltage Range:Enter the desired voltage for this electrode size.

Travel speed:Enter the travel speed of the test in inches per minute (ipm) for English units or millimetersper minute (mm/min) for metric.

Technique

Technique (QW-410)

Peening:Themechanical working ofmetals using impact blows.

Bead type: Select the bead type. A stringer bead is made without appreciable weaving motion; a weavebead is made with transverse oscillation.

Passes per side: For groove and fillet welds, select single pass, multiple pass, or a combination of thetwo.

Single/multiple layers:For hardface and overlay processes, select either single or multiple layers.

Nozzle/gas cup size: A gas cup is the device at the exit end of the torch or gun that directs shielding gas.Enter the actual size of this device used during the weld test.

Weld environment:Indicate whether the welding was performed in a closed chamber or performedoutside without a closed chamber. This field only applies to GTAW and PAW groove and fillet welds on P-No. 51 through P-No. 53 basemetals.

Orifice diameter: Enter the diameter of the plasma torch-arc constricting orifice. This field only applies toPAW processes.

Contact tube to work: Enter the contact tube to work distance recorded during testing. This field onlyapplies to SAW, EGW, and GMAW/FCAW processes.

Supplementary device used:For SAW overlay welds, select this box to indicate that a supplementarydevice was used to control themagnetic field acting on the weld puddle.

Melt-in to keyhole:Indicate whether theMelt-in or the keyhole technique was applied. Melt-in is atechnique in which the intensity of the concentrated heat is adjusted so that a weld pass can beproduced from filler metal added to the leading edge of themolten weld metal. In Keyhole welding, aconcentrated heat source penetrates partially or completely through a work piece, forming a hole(keyhole) at the leading edge of the weld pool. This field only applies to PAW processes.

Number of electrodes: For hardface and overlay welds, enter the number of electrodes.

Single/multiple electrodes:For machine and automatic groove or fillet welds, select single or multipleelectrodes.


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Oscillation: An alternating motion relative to the direction of travel of welding, brazing, or thermal spraydevice. This field applies to machine and automatic processes.

Electrode Spacing:For machine and automatic processes, enter the spacing of the electrodes.

Electrical/Notes

Electrical (QW-409)


Maximum Heat Input:A relativemeasure of the energy transferred per until length of weld. The heatinput calculated from the PQR may be lowered, but any increase requires requalification when impacttesting.

Tungsten type: For GTAWor PAW processes, indicate the type of tungsten electrode used.

Tungsten size:For GTAW or PAW processes, enter the size of the tungsten electrode used.

Transfer mode:For GMAW/FCAW processes, select the transfer mode.

Pulsed current: For GTAW processes, enter the current for the pulse of the arc.

Notes

Enter any notes about the process here.

Stud Process

Position

Position: The relationship between the weld pool, joint members, and the welding heat source duringwelding.

Gases

Shielding gas: A protective gas used to prevent or reduce atmospheric contamination. The shielding gasmay be selected or entered manually. Custom gases and their compositions may be entered into Tools >Support Database > Gases; doing so will add them to the options available.

Flow rate: The rate at which gas is being administered into the system.

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Power source model: Enter themodel of the power source.

Technique

Stud gun model:Enter themodel of the stud gun.

Notes: Enter any notes about thestud process.

Setup Chart

Used to set the equipment to the desired range/levels required to perform the weld to the qualifiedspecification.

Stud Size:Enter the size of the stud.

Ferrule/Flux Designation:Enter the type of ferrule or flux.

Arc Time (sec.): Calculated from the PQR and given a 1/10 sec. range.

Amperage: Calculated from the amperage of the PQR. This valuemay be changed as long as it falls in therange acceptable by Section IX.

Voltage: Dependent on the amperage. This is not an essential variable.

Lift: Calculated from the PQR and given a 1/32 in. ( 0.8mm) range.

Notes/Signatures

WPS Notes

Enter any additional notes about theWPS in the space provided.

Signatures

Select an electronic signature. Once a signature has been added to the document, the data cannot bechanged until all signatures are removed.

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ASME PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD(PQR) (return to Contents)

PQR Properties 11

Base Metals 13

Process 14

Stud Process 19

Test Results 20

PQR Properties

PQR Information

PQR number:Enter the identification number to associate with this PQR. This number will be displayedon all pages of the PQR document.

Test date:The date of the test may bemanually entered or selected from the calendar.


WPSnumber:AWPS number is not required on the PQR. When theWPS number field is left blank and aWPS is printed with supporting PQRs, theWPS numbers are automatically inserted into the spaceprovided on the PQR. AWPS number may be entered if it is required by the inspection agency orcompany standards. Once theWPS number is entered only that WPS number will be printed on thePQR.

Code year:Select the Edition/Addenda of the ASME Section IX Code used in the test.

Weld Type:Select the weld type used in this test.

Test requirements:If impact testing is performed, select With Supplementary to apply thesupplementary essential variables to theWPS. Without Supplementary is often selected for AWSprocedures. Impact Only PQR is used when qualifying a WPS for impact requirements when its originalPQR was qualified without impact requirements; in this case, only impact test results will be entered asthe other required mechanical tests were done on the original PQR. To record other types of test results(hardness, macro, etc.) that were not done on the original PQR, select Supplemental Test PQR.

Applicable code: Select the Code(s) that will be used for theWeld Procedure Specification.

Include Additional weld details:Select this box to add more weld details to this PQR.

Include Optional notes: One or more pages of notes can be added to allow for the inclusion of additionalinformation with the PQR. These pages will print just before the test results and will be numbered as partof the permanent document.

ASME Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

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Use code assistance:Clear this box to disable Code checking for this PQR. Once Code checking is turnedoff, it cannot be turned back on for the current PQR. AWPS or BPS cannot be created from a PQR thathas Code checking disabled.

Process Information

No. processes: Select the number of processes for this PQR. If Stud weld is selected in "Weld Type," onlyone process will be allowed.

Process: Select the processes for this PQR. The first process is for the root pass or passes, the second isfor the intermediate or cover passes, and subsequent processes are for tertiary passes. If Stud weld isselected in "Weld Type," only one process type of STUD will be allowed in this field. If the number ofprocesses is reduced after data has been entered, data for the extra processes will be lost.

Joint Design (QW-402)

Groove/Fillet/Joint type: Select the type of groove or joint used in the test.

Product form: Select thematerial form that will be used for the PQR test. For Pipe, the size and schedulecan be selected from the Pipe/Tube Browser on the BaseMetals tab (See page 13).

Backing Used: Select the backing (if any) used during the test.

These input fields are for nonessential or additional information variables. The Code does notrequire the user to document these variables on the PQR and these variables are not listed on thesuggested format for PQRs. If the input field is left blank, the label and output location for this variablewill not appear on the PQR document.

Root Opening: Enter the area at the joint root between the pieces ofmetal being joined together.

Groove Angle: Enter the total included angle of the groove between work pieces.

Groove Radius: Enter the radius used to form the shape of a J- or U-groove weld.

Root Face: Enter the portion of the groove face within the joint root..

Notes:Enter any additional notes about the groove or joint.

Retainers: Describe the type of retainers used. This field only applies when EGW is selected as a process.

Stud shape:Enter the shape of the stud.

Stud size: Enter the size of the stud.

Ferrule/Flux designation:Enter themanufacturer's designation for this ferrule/flux.

Description:Describe the ferrule or flux.


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Joint Detail Image: Select a joint detail image. ProWrite provides a variety of joint detail images, butlocally created images may also be used. Joint Detail Image files must be in bitmap (.bmp) format.

Click this button to launch the CADprogram. This allows the user to create customjoint images and import them into ProWrite. If the CAD program is not installed, thiswill load the Utilities page of the CEI website in your browser.

Insert an image into the PQR.

Remove the image from the PQR.

Base Metals

Base Metals (QW-403)

ASME Rated Metal:Select this box if thematerial has been rated by the ASME.

Stud Material:Enter thematerial used for the stud. Most related fields will be automatically completed ifthematerial is selected from theMaterial Browser.

Base Metal: Enter the basematerial used in the test. This is themetal or alloy that is welded, brazed, orcut. Most related fields will be automatically completed if thematerial is selected from theMaterialBrowser. Selecting a material as the "BaseMetal 1" or "Stud Material" will select that material for "BaseMetal 2" as well. However, another material may then be selected or entered independently for eitherfield. Thematerial with the lowest P- or S-Number should be entered first, as should an unrated metal.The second set of BaseMetal fields is only applicable to groove and fillet welding. Stud welding will have aset of Stud Material fields and a set ofBaseMetal fields.


Tensile Strength: Enter the tensile strength of the basemetal. This field will be automatically completed ifthematerial is selected from theMaterial Browser.

Thickness: Enter the coupon thickness used in the test. If a pipe is selected from the Pipe/Tube Browser,the nominal thickness of the pipe will be automatically inserted into the basematerial thickness field.

Diameter:If Pipe was selected as the "Product Form" (See page 11), enter the diameter of the pipe in thisfield. If a pipe is selected from the Pipe/Tube Browser, the diameter will be automatically inserted.

Base Metal notes:Enter additional notes about the basemetal.


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Preheat (QW-406)

Minimum preheat temperature:Theminimum temperature in the weld joint preparation immediatelyprior to the welding; in the case ofmultiple pass welds, this refers to theminimum temperature in thesection of the previously deposited weld metal immediately prior to welding.

Max. interpass temperature:The highest temperature in the weld joint immediately prior to welding; inthe case ofmultiple pass welds, this refers to the highest temperature in the section of the previouslydeposited weld metal immediately before the next pass is started.

Preheat maintenance: The practice ofmaintaining theminimum specified preheat temperature - orsome specific higher temperature - for a required time interval after welding or thermal spraying iscompleted, or until post weld heat treatment is initiated. This field is nonessential and will not appear onthe PQR if left blank.

Preheat notes:Enter additional notes about the preheat process.

PWHT (QW-407)

PWHT type:Select the heat treatment that was performed subsequent to welding. UTT refers to UpperTransformation Temperature; LTT is Lower Transformation Temperature.

PWHT temperature: Enter the temperature of the post weld heat treatment.

PWHT holding time: Enter the actual post weld heat treatment time. This should be expressed in hoursand decimals; for example, record a PWHT time of 4 hours and 15minutes as 4.25.

PWHT notes:Enter additional notes about the PWHT that should be included with this PQR.

ProcessEach process selected in the Process Information section (See page 11) will have its own tab. The type ofprocess selected will determine which fields will be present.

Filler Metal (QW-404)



SFA: Enter the SFA number of this filler metal. If the filler metal is selected through the Filler MetalBrowser, this will be entered automatically.

F-Number: Enter the F-Number of this filler metal. This field will be automatically completed if a fillermetal is selected from the Filler Metal Browser.


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A-No.: Indicate the A-Number of this filler metal. In some cases, a chemical analysis must be performedto determine the actual A-No.

Weld Thickness: Enter the actual deposited weld metal thickness for this process.

Pass > 1/2" (or 13.0mm): Select this box if the weld pass is greater than a half inch or 13mm. This fieldonly applies to SMAW, SAW, EGW, and GMAW/FCAW groove and fillet welds.

Trade name: Enter the trade name for this filler metal. This field is essential if the filler metal is not AWSclassified.

Product form: Describe the product form of this filler metal. This only applies to GMAW/FCAW, GTAW,EGW, and PAW processes.


Flux:Material used to dissolve, prevent, or facilitate the removal of oxides or other undesirable surfacesubstances. It may act to stabilize the arc or shield themolten pool, but it may not evolve shielding gasby decomposition. If a flux was used for weld penetration, enter the flux name here. This field onlyapplies to GTAW, 2001 code or later.

Position/Gas

Position (QW-405)

Position: The relationship between the weld pool, joint, joint members, and weld heat source duringwelding. Select the position used when qualifying the weld.

Progression: For vertical welds, select the direction the welding was performed.

Position Notes:Enter any special notes regarding the position of the coupon.

Gas (QW-408)

Gas & Flow rate:Enter the shielding gas, backing gas, and trailing gas and their appropriate flow rates inthe respective fields. The gas can also be selected from the drop-down menu. PAW processes will alsohave fields for plasma gas; PAW hardface and overlay processes will have additional fields for powderfeed gas.


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Electrical/Weld Details

Electrical (QW-409)

Use Instantaneous Power: As used for waveform controlled welding, this method is the determinationof power or energy using the product of current and voltagemeasurements made at rapid intervals.These capture brief changes in the welding waveform.1 Select the box to use this method to calculate thevalue for the "Heat input" field.

Current/polarity:Enter the current type and polarity. This may also be selected from the drop-down.

Transfer mode:For GMAW/FCAW processes, select the transfer mode.

Tungsten type: For GTAWor PAW processes, indicate the type of tungsten electrode used.

Tungsten size:For GTAW or PAW processes, enter the size of the tungsten electrode used.

Pulsed current: For GTAW processes, enter the current for the pulse of the arc.

Heat input: Calculated using either Instantaneous Power or an equation2 that requires the inputs ofvoltage, amperage, and travel speed. This field is only essential when impact testing is selected.

Weld Details

Electrode/wire size:Enter the electrode or wire sizes actually used for this process. If the electrode orwire size is not an essential variable, enter a value in these fields and place comments about theelectrode on a note line. A note about the size may also be placed in these fields. For example, 1/8 (2.4mm)may indicate the use of either a 1/8-inch or a 2.4-millimeter electrode.

Amperage used: Enter the amps recorded for the electrodes or filler metals used with this process.

Voltage used: Enter the voltage used in the test.

Wire feed speed: For semiautomatic, automatic, or machine processes, enter the speed of the wire feedused in the test.

Travel speed:Enter the travel speed of the test in inches per minute (ipm) for English units or millimetersper minute (mm/min) for metric.

Weld Details IP

These fields will appear when "Use Instantaneous Power" is selected in the Electrical section.

1Energy

Weld Bead Length or

(Power * Arc Time)

Weld Bead Length

2(V * A * 60)

TS


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Calculate Energy: Select this box to enable the "Power" and "Arc Time" fields; values in these fields will beused to calculate energy. When this box is cleared, the "Energy"fields will be available for input instead.

Power (J/s or W): Used to calculate "Heat input." This is required when using Instantaneous Power andwhen energy is not determined.

Energy (J): Used to calculate "Heat input." This is required when using Instantaneous Power.

Arc Time (s): Used to calculate "Heat input." This is required when using Instantaneous Power and whenenergy is not determined.

Weld Bead Length: Used to calculate "Heat input." This is required when using Instantaneous Power.

Technique (QW-410)

Bead type: Select the bead type. A stringer bead is made without appreciable weaving motion; a weavebead is made with transverse oscillation.

Nozzle/gas cup size: A gas cup is the device at the exit end of the torch or gun that directs shielding gas.Enter the actual size of this device used during the weld test.

Contact tube to work: Enter the contact tube to work distance recorded during testing. This field onlyapplies to SAW, EGW, and GMAW/FCAW processes.

(QW-410.64) Thermal Processes used in fabrication: Select this box if Thermal Processes are to be usedduring fabrication.

Number of electrodes: For hardface and overlay welds, enter the number of electrodes.

Single/multiple electrodes:For machine and automatic groove or fillet welds, select single or multipleelectrodes.

Oscillation: An alternating motion relative to the direction of travel of welding, brazing, or thermal spraydevice. This field applies to machine and automatic processes.

Electrode Spacing:For machine and automatic processes, enter the spacing of the electrodes.

Filler metal delivery method: Enter themethod of filler metal delivery to themolten pool (e.g., from theleading or trailing edge of the torch, from the sides of the torch, etc.). This field applies to PAW overlayand hardface processes and to GTAWoverlay and hardface processes for Code year 2003 and later.

Closed to Out Chamber:Indicate whether the welding was performed in a closed chamber or performedoutside without a closed chamber. This field only applies to GTAW and PAW groove and fillet welds on P-No. 51 through P-No. 53 basemetals.

Passes per side: For groove and fillet welds, select single pass, multiple pass, or a combination of thetwo.

Weld environment: Indicate whether the welding was performed in a closed chamber or performedoutside without a closed chamber. This field only applies to GTAW and PAW groove and fillet welds on P-No. 51 through P-No. 53 basemetals.


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Single/multiple layers:For hardface and overlay processes, select either single or multiple layers.

Supplementary device used:For SAW overlay welds, select this box to indicate that a supplementarydevice was used to control themagnetic field acting on the weld puddle.

The following fields are unique to PAWprocesses.

Melt-in to keyhole:Indicate whether theMelt-in or the keyhole technique was applied. Melt-in is atechnique in which the intensity of the concentrated heat is adjusted so that a weld pass can beproduced from filler metal added to the leading edge of themolten weld metal. In Keyhole welding, aconcentrated heat source penetrates partially or completely through a work piece, forming a hole(keyhole) at the leading edge of the weld pool.

Orifice diameter: Enter the diameter of the plasma torch-arc constricting orifice.

Constricted arc type: For hardface and overlay processes, indicated the type of constricted arc used.

The following fields are unique to OFWprocesses.

Flame characteristics: Describe the characteristics of the flame.

Welding technique: Indicate the welding technique used for this test.

Tip size: Enter the size of the torch tip.

Torch type: Enter the type of torch.

Notes/Additional Filler Metal

Process Notes

Enter any notes about the process.

Additional Filler Metal

Supplemental filler metal: If a supplemental filler metal was not used, enter None in this field.Otherwise, enter the trade name or the chemical analysis of the supplementary filler metal used. Thisfield only applies to GMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes.

Guide type: For ESW processes, select whether the guide type is a consumable guide - in which the fillermetal is supplied by a welding wire held by a consumable stationary metal tube - or a non-consumableguide.

Flux type: Indicate the type of flux used in the SAW or ESW process. A change in the type of flux orcomposition of the flux constitutes a requalification of the procedure.

Flux trade name:Enter the flux trade name used in this test. This field only applies to SAW and ESWprocesses. A change in the flux name constitutes a requalification of the procedure.


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Flux from recrushed slag: For SAWprocesses, indicate whether or not the flux was from recrushed slag.

The following fields are unique to PAWoverlay or hardface processes.

Powdered metal -- Type:Enter the type of powdered metal used in this test.

Feed rate: Enter the feed rate of the powdered metal.

Particle size: Indicate the particle size of the powdered metal.

Stud Process

Position (QW-405.1)

Position of joint: The relationship between the weld pool, joint members, and the welding heat sourceduring welding.

Gas (QW-408.2)

Shielding gas: A protective gas used to prevent or reduce atmospheric contamination. The shielding gasmay be selected or entered manually. Custom gases and their compositions may be entered into Tools >Support Database > Gases; doing so will add them to the options available.

Flow rate: The rate at which gas is being administered into the system.

Eletrical (QW-409)

Power source model: Enter themodel of the power source.

Amperage: Enter the amps recorded for the electrodes or filler metals used with this process.

Arc time: Enter the length of time the arc was maintained.

Current type/polarity: Current may be alternating or direct (AC/DC), while the polarity may be straight(electrode negative)or reverse (electrode positive).

Voltage: Enter the voltage used in the test.

Technique (QW-410.22)

Stud gun model:Enter themodel of the stud gun.

Lift: Enter the position of the lift. Theremay not be a change ofmore than 1/32 in (.79mm).


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Notes

Enter any notes about the process here.

Test Results

Guided Bend

Figure No. and Type: Select the figure number and the type of guided bend test from the drop-down list;select None if no guided bend test was performed.

Result: Enter the result of the selected test.

Tensile

Tensile test type: Choose the type of tensile test performed.

The report will expand dynamically to accommodate up to 45 test results entered in the grid.

Specimen: Describe the specimen for this test.

Width: For reduced section tests, enter the width of the test specimen as defined in QW-462.

Thickness:For reduced section tests, enter the thickness of the test specimen as defined in QW-462.

Diameter:For turned specimen tests, enter the diameter of the test specimen.

Area: This field is calculated and not normally changed. However, the user can change this value tomatch that provided by a testing laboratory.

Load: Enter the load of this specimen.

Ultimate stress: Enter the stress of this specimen.

Failure type and location: Enter the location where the coupon failed and the type of failureexperienced.

ToughnessThe report will expand dynamically to accommodate up to 45 test results entered in the grid.

Specimen: Describe the specimen for this test.

Location: Select the location of the failure. The impact test specimen, notch location, and orientationshall be as given in the section requiring such tests.

Notch Type: Select the notch type.

Test Temp:Enter the test temperature.


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Impact Value:Ameasure of the energy absorbed during the fracture of a specimen.

Shear %:The percentage of the total specimen area fractured in shear mode (rather than cleavagemode).

mils/mm: Enter the lateral expansion. This is a measure of the ductility of a steel as a result of the impacttesting specimen examination.

Drop Weight Break: Select Yes if the specimen broke, No if it did not break, or - (a dash) if a drop weightbreak test was not performed.

Hardness

Hardness test type: Select the type of hardness test performed.

Location:Enter the location the test was conducted on the coupon.

Readings: Enter up to nine readings on this line.

Fillet

Fillet fracture test: Describe the fillet fracture test.

Length and percent of defects: Enter the amount of defects in length and percentage.

Macro-etch results: Enter the results of themacro-etch test.

Fillet leg size: Enter the size of the weld leg.

Other Tests

Visual examination results: The accessible surfaces of the welds should be examined withoutmagnification for this test.

Liquid penetration results: The liquid penetrant examination shall meet the requirements of thepertinent sections and articles listed in Section IX.

Macro-examination results:Ametallographic examination in which a surface is examined using no or lowmagnification.

Notes:Enter any notes about additional tests to include with this PQR.

Chemical AnalysisInformation entered into the chemical elements fields will be used to describe the chemical analysis in

the first two lines.

Common chemical elements: Enter common chemical types found during analysis. Click the symbol tochange it. ( = ; > ; < ; > ; < )


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Other chemical elements: Enter any other chemical types found during analysis. Click the symbol tochange it. ( = ; > ; < ; > ; < )

Signature Block

Prepared By: Enter the name of the document preparer and select an electronic signature. Once one ormore signatures have been added to the document, the data cannot be changed until the signatures areremoved.

Title:Enter the job title of the preparer.

Witnessed by: Enter the name and title of the representative that witnessed the test. The label for thisfield can be changed in the PQR defaults found in Tools > Defaults > PQR/WPS.

Tests conducted by: Enter the name of the company that performed the laboratory test.

Laboratory test number:Enter the number of the lab test.

Welder's name: Enter the name of the welder that qualified the procedures. If a welder is selected fromtheWelders Log, the name, ID number, and stamp number will be inserted into the appropriate fields.Manually entering a welder in this field does not add that information to the database.

Welder ID: Enter the ID number of the welder that welded the PQR coupon.

Stamp: Enter the stamp number of the welder that welded the PQR coupon.

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ASME WELDER PERFORMANCEQUALIFICATION (WPQ) (return to Contents)

WPQ Properties 23

Base Metals 24

Process 24

Test Results 26

WPQ Properties

Welder Information

Select a welder from theWelder Browser to automatically complete these fields. This information canonly be changed by editing the welder record. The "Location" and "Foreman" fields are informationalonly and are not printed on theWPQ.

Supported by

Select a WPSor PQR to automatically complete related fields in theWPQ, or select a WPQ Template totransfer the fields from the template into theWPQ.

WPQ Information

WPSnumber:TheWelding Procedure Specification used to guide this welder test. Select a WPS underthe Supported by section or enter the data manually.

Rev. number: The revision of theWPSthat is being used to guide the welder test.



WPQ No: Differentiates between separateWPQs based on the sameWPS.

Weld type: Select the type of weld.


Product Form: Select the form of thematerial that was welded.

Process Information

No. processes: The number of processes will be automatically completed based on theWPS used tocreate theWPQ. If Stud weld is selected in "Weld Type," only one process will be allowed.

ASME Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)

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Process: The processes will be automatically completed based on theWPS used to create theWPQ. Thefirst process is for the root pass or passes, the second is for the intermediate or cover passes, andsubsequent processes are for tertiary passes. If Stud weld is selected in "Weld Type," only one processtype of STUD will be allowed in this field. If the number of processes is reduced after data has beenentered, data for the extra processes will be lost.

Base Metals

Joint Type and Base Material Information

Types of joints qualified: Lists the type of welds the welder is qualified to perform based onASMESection IX.


Basemetals welded: Enter the basematerial used in the test. This is themetal or alloy that is welded,brazed, or cut. Selecting a material as the "BaseMetal 1" will select that material for "BaseMetal 2" aswell. However, another material may then be selected or entered independently for either field. Thematerial with the lowest P- or S-Number should be entered first, as should an unrated metal.

The note will depend on the kind of weld being tested.

Welding VariablesThe Range Qualified column will display the values according to the ASME Code or the defaults

selected in Tools > Defaults >WPQ. For BaseMetal Thickness Range Qualified, this will showWPS limitsor Unlimited depending on the value set in that tab.


Diameter:If Pipe was selected as the "Product Form" , enter the diameter of the pipe in this field. If apipe is selected from the Pipe/Tube Browser, the diameter will be automatically inserted.

Base material thickness: Enter the basematerial thickness used for the test.

Process

Machine Welding Variables (QW-360)

Direct/remote visual control: Select the type of control used.

Automatic voltage control: Indicate whether or not auto control was used.

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Backing: Indicate whether backing was used.

Single/multiple pass per side: For groove and fillet welds, select single pass, multiple pass, or acombination of the two.

Welding Variables

Backing: Indicate whether backing was used.


Filler metal classification:This is an informational field; it is not required and has no standardcorresponding range qualified. A valuemay be entered to restrict a welder to a specific range. Selecting afiller metal from the Filler Metal Browserwill automatically complete this field and the "Filler metal Fnumber" field.

Filler metal specification:Enter the filler metal used for the weld test.

Filler metal F number: Enter the F-Number of this filler metal. This field will be automatically completed ifa filler metal is selected from the Filler Metal Browser.

Filler metal product form:Describe the product form of this filler metal. This only applies toGMAW/FCAW, GTAW, and PAW processes.


Weld deposit thickness: Enter the deposited weld metal thickness.

Backing gas:Specify whether or not backing gas was used in the test.


Weld Progression: For vertical welds, select the direction the welding was performed.

Welding Current/polarity: Current may be alternating or direct (AC/DC), while the polarity may bestraight (electrode negative)or reverse (electrode positive).

GMAW/FCAW Transfer mode:For GMAW/FCAW processes, select the transfer mode.


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Test Results

Notes

Enter any notes to include with theWPQ. In some cases, notes will automatically be inserted in an effortto show limitations that would apply per ASME Section IX (e.g., "Pipe with O.D. 24" limited to flatrotated only").

Test Results

Groove Weld

Figure No. and Type: Select the figure number and the type of guided bend test from the drop-down list;select None if radiography testing was performed.


Volumetric test results:If radiography (x-ray) testing was performed, enter the results in this field.


Fillet Weld


Fillet fracture test: Describe the fillet fracture test.

Length and percent of defects: Enter the amount of defects in length and percentage.

Macro-examination test:Ametallographic examination in which a surface is examined using no or lowmagnification. Enter the results of this test.

Fillet leg size: Enter the size of the weld leg.

Corrosion Resistant Overlay




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Volumetric test results:If radiography (x-ray) testing was performed, enter the results in this field.


Hardface Overlay



Macro examination results:Themacro examination shall meet the requirements of the pertinentsections and articles listed in Section IX.


Stud

Bend/Hammer test: In order to pass the Bend/Hammer test, each of the five stud welds and heatedaffected zones shall be free of visible separation or fracture after bending and return bending or afterhammering. This field will automatically be populated by stating that the visual examination issatisfactory per QW-302.4 and QW-194, but this can bemanually changed by the user.

Signature Block

Prepared By: Enter the name of the document preparer and select an electronic signature. Once one ormore signatures have been added to the document, the data cannot be changed until the signatures areremoved.

Title:Enter the job title of the preparer.

Welding test by: Enter the name of the company that performed themechanical tests.

Laboratory test number:Enter the number of the lab test.

Mechanical/Volumetric tests conducted by: Enter person or company that performed these tests.

Organization: This will display the company information.

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WELDER INFORMATION (return to Contents)

Welder 28

Personal Information 28

Continuity Summary 29

Inspection Data 30

Continuity/Inspection History Log 30

CEI Integration 31

WelderName: Enter the welder's first name, middle initial, and last name into their respective fields. Include anyapplicable suffix (e.g, Jr., Sr., III) in the "Last Name" field.

Stamp Number: Enter the welders Stamp number.

Welder SSN: Enter theWelders Social Security Number.

Current Status: If a welder temporarily stops working ,change the status to Inactive or Unavailable.Doing so will keep the welder from appearing on Inspection Reports, Welder Qualification Reports, andWPS Qualification Reports. Toggle the display of inactive welders on the Tools > Defaults >Welder tab.

Welder ID: This is a required field. Each welder record must be unique so that the proper record is usedthroughout the program, therefore each record must have a uniqueWelder ID. This information may beautomatically completed depending upon the settings on the Tools > Defaults >Welder tab.

Hourly Rate: This is not a required field. This field integrates with theWeld Estimation software. Visit theCEIwebsite for more information.

Personal Information

Address

Enter theWelder's address in this section.

Current Status

Active Date:Enter the active date of the welder.

Inactive Date: Enter the inactive date of the welder. By default, inactive welders are not listed in reports.This can be changed in Tools> Defaults >Welder.

Welder Information

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Location: Enter the welder's location (e.g., the site name, the city name, etc.). This field can be used tofilter and sort the welder data. The label for this field can be changed in Tools > Defaults >Welder.

Foreman:Enter the welder's foreman. This field can be used to filter and sort the welder data. The labelfor this field can be changed in Tools > Defaults >Welder.

Union Local:Enter the local union number. This field is not required and will not be applicable for allwelders.

Common Arc: Select this box to list the welder as a common arc welder. This will allow the welder to beviewed when running the Common Arc Continuity Report.

Welder Notes: Enter additional notes about this welder.

Welder Image: Awelder imagemay be added to the documentation. The imagemust be added here onthe welder information tab before the image can be attached to the document.

Load an image into the welder record.

Remove the image from the welder record.

Continuity SummaryInformation about a welder's qualified processes is displayed here. This information is drawn from a

welder's WPQ records and history log.

Process:Displays the process and type this welder is qualified for.

Continuity Code: The qualification will be supported by either an ASMEWPQ or an AWS WPQ.

Original Date: The date of the welder's original qualification for this process and type. For ASMEandAWS records, this will be the test date for a WPQ. For Exact Match records, this is the weld date of theearliest history record for this process and type.

Weld Date: The weld date from themost recent qualifying history record. For ASME records, Manual andSemiautomatic types will update together, as will Machine and Automatic. For AWS records, all welddates for each process will update regardless of type. Exact Match records will only be updated when theexact process/type pair is used.

Expiration Date:The amount of time allowed between welds before a welder's qualification on eachprocess expires. The default value for this field is 6months, but this can be adjusted in Tools> Defaults >Welder.

Job: The job number from themost recent qualifying history record. This field is optional and is used fortracking purposes only.

Witness:The individual signing off on the review. This field is optional and is used for tracking purposesonly.

Welder Information

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Inspection DataDisplays information about inspection results for each welder

Adjust the display of the inspection log. The results can be grouped by process,inspection type, and date (See page I).

Click this button to remove the currently applied filter and display all fields for eachresult.

Process:The process and type that was inspected.

Inspection Type:The inspection method used.

Date: The date of the inspection.

Job: The job the welder was working on at the time of the inspection. This field is optional and is used fortracking purposes only.

Inspection length:The total weld length inspected. The label for this field can be changed in theInspection defaults found in Tools > Defaults >Welder.

Inspection defects:The weld length that failed the inspection. The label for this field can be changed inthe Inspection defaults found in Tools > Defaults >Welder.

Percentage of Failure: This is calculated by dividing the "Inspection length" by the "Inspection defects"and multiplying the result by 100.1

Continuity/Inspection History LogProcess:The process and type that was welded during the Performance Qualification of the welder.

Weld Date: The date of the Performance Qualification of the welder.

Job: The job the welder was working on at the time of the inspection. This field will be automaticallycompleted with theWPS number shown in theWPQ, however this value can bemanually adjusted. Thisfield is optional and is used for tracking purposes only.

Witness: The individual signing off on the review. This field is optional and is used for tracking purposesonly.

Inspection Type:The inspection method used.

Inspection length:The total weld length inspected. The label for this field can be changed in theInspection defaults found in Tools > Defaults >Welder.

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defects

Welder Information

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Inspection defects:The weld length that failed the inspection. The label for this field can be changed inthe Inspection defaults found in Tools > Defaults >Welder.

Operator Factor: The ratio of actual welding time to total work time. This field integrates with theWeldEstimation software. Visit the CEIwebsite for more information.

CEI IntegrationProcess:The process and type that was welded during the Performance Qualification of the welder.

Operator Factor: The ratio of actual welding time to total work time. This field integrates with theWeldEstimation software. Visit the CEIwebsite for more information.

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ASME BRAZING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATIONRECORD (BPQR) (return to Contents)

PQR Properties 32

Base Metals 33

Process 34

Test Results 35

PQR Properties

PQR Information

PQR number:Enter the identification number to associate with this PQR. This number will be displayedon all pages of the PQR document.



BPS number: A BPS number is not required on the PQR. When the BPS field is left blank and a BPS isprinted with supporting BPQRs, the BPS numbers are automatically inserted into the space provided onthe BPQR. A BPS number may be entered if it is required by the inspection agency or companystandards. Once the BPS number is entered, only that BPS Number will be printed on the BPQR

Code year:Select the Edition/Addenda of the ASME Section IX Code used in the test.

Weld Type: For a BPQR, the weld type will be locked to Braze.

Include notes: One or more pages of notes can be added to allow for the inclusion of additionalinformation with the BPQR. These pages will print just before the test results and will be numbered aspart of the permanent document.

Use code assistance:Clear this box to disable Code checking for this PQR. Once Code checking is turnedoff, it cannot be turned back on for the current PQR. AWPS or BPS cannot be created from a PQR thathas Code checking disabled.

Process Information

Process: The Brazing Processes consist of Torch Brazing, Furnace Brazing, Induction Brazing, ResistanceBrazing, and Dip Brazing. Select the process for the BPQR and whether themethod used was manual,semiautomatic, machine, or automatic.

Joint Design (QB-408)

Joint type: Select the type of joint used in the test.

ASME Brazing Procedure Qualification Record (BPQR)

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definitions of each variable in wps and pqr.pdf

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