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Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) : Asme Sec Ix, 2017 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) : Asme Sec Ix, 2017 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
1-1.5 mm
2-3 mm
BASE METALS ( QW 403 )
Spec. No. ( SFA ) SFA 5.9 AWS Temp. Range Not required
No. ( Class ) ER308L Time Range n/a
F No. 6 GAS ( QW 408 )
A No. 1
Size of Filler Metal 2.4mmØ Shielding Gas(es) Argon
Percent Composition( Mixture ) 99.997%
Weld Metal Flow Rate 10 to 15 LPM
Thickness Range: Gas Backing n/a
Groove 5.54 mm Flow Rate n/a
Fillet Unlimited Trailing Gas n/a
Electrode Flux ( Class ) n/a
Flux Trade Name n/a
Consumable Insert: Kiswel
Others None
POSITION ( QW 405 ) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ( QW 409 )
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Welding machine for GTAW process shall be high frequency starting equipment equal.
2) Radial misalignment or hi-lo shall be limited, max 1.5 mm.
3) Number of passes will vary with change in the thickness.
4) Change of electrode and filler wire(refer to mill certificate and if equivalent can be used)
5) Tack weld technique shall be same as with root pass and minimum 25mm, except where not practical.
6) Weld reinforcement should be 3.0mm maximum.