AWS EG2.0-2017 Supplement

AWS EG2.
0:201 7 Supplement
Supplement
SENSE Level I —
Entry Welder
Training
Performance
Testing Procedures
AWS EG2.0:201 7 Supplement
Supplement SENSE Level I—

Entry Welder Training Performance
Testing Procedures
1st Edition
Prepared by the
American Welding Society (AWS) Education Committee—Task Group on SENSE Standards
Under the Direction of the

AWS Education Committee
Approved by the
AWS Board of Directors
Abstract
The goal of this supplement is to improve welder training by using and teaching the application of AWS Standard Weld-
ing Procedure Specifications (SWPSs) related to the SENSE Level I—Entry Welder workmanship and performance
qualification tests. This supplement provides a recommended Workmanship or Welder Performance Qualification Tech-
nique Sheet and accompanying SWPS (where available) for Level I workmanship and welder performance qualification
tests. SENSE workmanship and welder qualification tests are part of the completion requirements for trainees who seek
to achieve AWS SENSE Entry Welder credential. These procedures are provided for educational use only. They shall
not be used by employers for welder performance qualification tests nor for production welding.
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Person n el
AWS Education Committee

E. Norman, Chair EDCO Industries, LLC
T. Lienert, Vice Chair Los Alamos National Laboratory
P. Henry, Secretary American Welding Society
Y. Adonyi LeTourneau University
M. Anderson New Castle Area Career Programs
A. Ash U.S. Army
T. Baber College of the Canyons
J. Carney Ferris State University
J. Colton Pennsylvania College of Technology
G. Donovan International Training Institute of the SMWIA
T. T. Gilligan United Association
J. Greer Moraine Valley Community College
D. Haas Ingalls Shipbuilding
M. Hayden Cedartown Comprehensive High School
S. V. Houston American Technical Publishers
J. Jones The Lincoln Electric Company
P. Mendez University of Alberta
B. Muehlbrandt The Lincoln Electric Company
D. L Myers ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
N. Peterson Miller Electric Manufacturing Company
D. Phillips The Ohio State University
R. Polanin Illinois Central College
M. Relyin International Association of Iron Workers
J. Schmidt The Lincoln Electric Company
D. Turner Yuba Community College
R. Vanscoy International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Z. Yu Colorado School of Mines
W. Zhang The Ohio State University
Advisor to the AWS Education Committee
D. Klingman Welding Consultant
AWS Task Group on SENSE Standards

S. Houston, Chair American Technical Publishers
I. Santa Cruz, Secretary American Welding Society
M. Anderson New Castle Area Career Programs
T. T. Gilligan United Association
D. Klingman Welding Consultant
J. Knapp Northeast Community College
E. Norman EDCO Industries
R. Richwine Ivy Tech Community College
J. Schmidt The Lincoln Electric Company
M. Sloan International Training Institute of the SMWIA
R. Vanscoy International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
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Foreword
This foreword is not part of this standard but is included for informational purposes only.
The AWS Schools Excelling through National Skill Standards Education (SENSE) program began in 1 993 with the
award of a grant by the U.S. Department of Education to develop a series of voluntary standards to promote consistency
and quality in welding education on a national basis. The development of these national skill standards involved a survey
of the welding industry, skilled trades, and the welding education community, to arrive at a consensus on welder skills
and competencies required by industry. The result of this survey was an occupational task analysis. This task analysis
formed the basis for the development of the SENSE specifications and guidelines.
AWS QC1 0, Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level I—Entry Welders , establishes the mini-
mum requirements for trainees to receive an AWS SENSE training certificate for full or partial completion of the Level
I—Entry Welder program. It also specifies the requirements for a training organization to register trainees in the AWS
SENSE Certificate Database as full or partial program completers.
AWS EG2.0, Guide for the Training of Welding Personnel: SENSE Level I—Entry Welders, provides guidelines for the
implementation of an entry-level welder training program that complies with the national SENSE standards for welding
education as specified in AWS QC1 0. AWS EG2.0 is intended to support the development or selection of a SENSE-
based curriculum focused on best practices and tailored to the needs of local employers.
AWS EG2.0 Supplement, Supplement SENSE Level I—Entry Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures , pro-
vides a Welder Performance Qualification Technique Sheet and accompanying AWS Standard Welding Procedure
Specification (SWPS) (where available) for each SENSE Level I workmanship and welder performance qualification
test. These technique sheets and SWPSs are intended to provide trainees with practice in using SWPSs to complete the
workmanship and performance qualification tests included in the course of study. The SWPSs contained in this supple-
ment are for educational use only, and shall not be used by employers for welder performance qualification tests nor for
production welding.
Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this specification are welcome. They should be sent to the Director,
AWS Education Committee, American Welding Society, 8669 NW 36 St, # 130, Miami, FL 331 66.
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Tabl e of Con ten ts
Personnel ...................................................................................................................................................................... v
Foreword.....................................................................................................................................................................vii
List of Tables ................................................................................................................................................................ x
1. General Provisions ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Scope .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Reference Documents ........................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Definitions .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
4. Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures ........................................................................................... 2
5. Performance Testing Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 2

5.1 Identification .................................................................................................................................................. 2
5.2 Safety Equipment........................................................................................................................................... 2
5.3 Material and Equipment Check...................................................................................................................... 2
5.4 Fit-Up ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
5.5 Assembly Control .......................................................................................................................................... 2
5.6 Positioning ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.7 Testing Methods and Acceptance................................................................................................................... 3
Annex A (Informative)—Level I Welding Performance Qualification Matrix ............................................................ 5
Annex B (Informative)—Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Level I Welding Performance
Annex B (Informative)—Qualification Tests ............................................................................................................... 7
Annex C (Informative)—Level I Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures .................................................. 9
Annex D (Informative)—Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries for the AWS Education
Annex D (Informative)—Committees ...................................................................................................................... 1 17
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Li st of Tabl es
Tabl e Pag e N o.
A.1 Recommended SWPSs for SENSE Level I Workmanship and Welder Performance Qualification Tests...... 5
B.1 Recommended SWPSs for Level I Tests ........................................................................................................ 7
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Supplement SENSE Level I—Entry Welder

Training Performance Testing Procedures
1. General Provisions
1.1 Scope. EG2.0 Supplement, Supplement SENSE Level I—Entry Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures ,
provides a Welder Performance Qualification Technique Sheet and accompanying AWS Standard Welding Procedure
Specification (where available) for each SENSE Level I workmanship and welder performance qualification test. These
technique sheets and SWPSs are intended to provide trainees with practice in using SWPSs to complete the workman-
ship and performance qualification tests included in the course of study.
Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs) are commonly
used in industry to produce quality welds that are repeatable by properly trained welders. Welding educators who take
advantage of this supplement to teach trainees how to interpret and use WPSs and SWPSs will be enhancing the employ-
ability of their graduates.
The SWPSs contained in this supplement are for educational use only, and shall not be used by employers for welder
performance qualification tests nor for production welding.
1.2 Safety Precautions. Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this supplement and therefore are
not fully addressed herein. It is the responsibility of the training organization and the welding educator to establish and
enforce appropriate safety and health practices. Safety and health information is available from other sources, including,
but not limited to:
(1 ) ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
(2) The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
(2) Manufacturer’s safety literature on equipment and materials
(4) Other applicable federal, state, and local regulations
2. Reference Documents
Unless specified, the latest approved revision applies.
ANSI Z49.1 , Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
AWS A3.0M/A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions, Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Sol-
dering, Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying
AWS B2, Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPSs)
AWS B2.1/B2.1M, Specification for Welding Procedures and Performance Qualification
AWS B4.0, Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds
AWS EG2.0, Guide for the Training of Welding Personnel: SENSE Level I—Entry Welders
AWS QC10, Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level I—Entry Welders
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3. Definitions
Terms used in this supplement are defined in AWS A3.0M/A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. The follow-
ing terms are not found in AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions, or are modified for the purposes of this
standard:
standard welding procedure specification (SWPS). A welding procedure specification qualified according to the
requirements of AWS B2.1 , approved by AWS, and made available for production welding by companies or individ-
uals other than those performing the qualification test.
welder performance qualification technique sheet (WPQTS). A document similar to a welding procedure specification
written for the sole purpose of communicating requirements for workmanship and welder performance qualification
tests.
welder performance qualification test. A standard plate or pipe welder performance test per the requirements of AWS
B2.1 or other national or international standard or company specification. These tests are typically visually examined
for surface acceptance criteria, and either mechanically tested or radiographically examined to verify soundness.
welding procedure specification (WPS). A document providing the required welding variables for a specific application
to assure repeatability by properly trained welders and welding operators.
workmanship qualification test. A welding performance test made to the prescribed SWPS or WPS that requires visual
examination only.
4. Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures

Annex A, Table A.1 provides a summary of the Level I Workmanship and Welder Performance Qualification tests from
AWS QC10. Annex B lists all the SWPS references that are recommended for these tests.
To aid in training, Welder Performance Qualification Technique Sheets (WPQTSs) for each test in Table A.1 are based
on the preferred parameters from each respective SWPS.
Annex C provides the WPQTS and relevant SWPS data for each test in Table A.1. The SWPS are clearly marked for
“educational use only,” as SWPSs are sold to industry where every company must purchase their own copy to license the
procedure from AWS for commercial use.
Educators are recommended to use these procedures for training to teach SWPS use and better prepare trainees who seek
to become an AWS Certified Welder.
5. Performance Testing Guidelines

5.1 Identification. The trainee should be assigned an identifying letter, symbol, or number coded for managing trace-
ability of their performance qualification tests.
5.2 Safety Equipment. The trainee should use personal safety equipment applicable for the welding process. The safety
requirements of the training program facility should conform to the requirements on ANSI Z49.1 , and should be
followed by the trainee.
5.3 Material and Equipment Check. The welding power supply (set-up), base materials, filler metal and fluxes/gases
as applicable should be checked against the WPQTSs by the instructor before the trainee starts a performance qualifica-
tion test.
5.4 Fit-Up. The trainee shall assemble the performance test assembly per instructions of the applicable drawing speci-
fied in Table A.1, and in accordance with the WPQTS.
5.5 Assembly Control. The instructor should witness placing of each test assembly in the specified welding position,
and should mark the test assembly or secure it such that it remains in the specified position until welding has been
completed.
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5.6 Positioning. All cleaning, grinding and chipping of slag, or other in-process operations should be performed with the
test assembly in the specified welding position. Evidence of removal of the test assembly or movement from the original
location, except by accidental means (subj ect to concurrence from the instructor) should be cause for a test termination,
and retest.
5.7 Testing Methods and Acceptance Criteria. The test methods and acceptance criteria should meet the requirements
of AWS QC1 0, Clause 8.
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Annex A (Informative)
Level I Welding Performance Qualification Matrix
This annex is not part of this standard but is included for informational purposes only.
Table A.1
Recommended SWPSs for SENSE Level I
Workmanship and Welder Performance Qualification Tests
Drawing Test SWPS Qual.
AWS Workmanship/ Thickness Thickness
Test EDU No. Process Performance Material Position (in.) SWPS a (in.)
1 3 GMAW-S Workmanship Steel Multiple 10 ga.–14 ga. B2.1-1-004 10 ga.–18 ga.

2 2 GMAW-Spray Workmanship Steel 1G, 2F 0.375 B2.1-1-235 1/8–1.5
B2.1-1-019 or
3 1 FCAW-G Workmanship Steel Multiple 0.375 1/8–1.5
B2.1-1-020
B2.1-1-027 or
4 1 FCAW-S Workmanship Steel Multiple 0.375 1/8–1/2 or 1.5
B2.1-1-018
5 3 GTAW Workmanship Steel Multiple 10 ga.–14 ga. B2.1-1-008 10 ga.–18 ga.
6 4 GTAW Workmanship Stainless Multiple 10 ga.–14 ga. B2.1-8-009 10 ga.–18 ga.
7 5 GTAW Workmanship Aluminum 1G, 2F 10 ga.–14 ga. B2.1-22-015 10 ga.–18 ga.
8 6 SMAW Performance Steel 2G 0.375 B2.1-1-016 1/8–1.5
9 6 SMAW Performance Steel 3G 0.375 B2.1-1-016 1/8–1.5
a Any applicable qualified WPS may be used in lieu of the recommended SWPS (AWS D1.1 prequalified, company furnished, etc.).
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Annex B (Informative)
Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Level I
Welding Performance Qualification Tests
B.1 Scope
SENSE Level I workmanship and welder performance qualification tests must be conducted using AWS B2 SWPSs
or alternative WPSs, as described in AWS QC1 0, Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level I—
Entry Welders. AWS SWPSs are used by industry under purchased license. They are provided in AWS EG2.0 Supple-
ment, Supplement SENSE Level I—Entry Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures, for educational use only,
and shall not be used by employers for welder performance qualification tests nor for production welding.
Table B.1 shows which SWPS is recommended (based on availability) for the workmanship and welder performance
qualification tests included in SENSE Level I—Entry Level. Additional SWPSs may be recommended in the future for
use in the EG2.0 Supplement as they are qualified by the AWS B2 Committee.
Training organizations have the option to use other WPSs that are qualified to AWS D1 Structural Welding Codes, or
other national or international standards. It is the responsibility of the training organization to specify the SWPSs, alter-
nate WPSs, and governing standard(s) that are suitable for course of study.
Table B.1
Recommended SWPSs for SENSE Level I Tests
Test Process/Material SWPS Drawing AWS EDU-
1 GMAW-S/Steel B2.1-1-004 3
2 GMAW (Spray)/Steel B2.1-1-235 2
3 FCAW-G/Steel B2.1-1-019 or B2.1-1-020 1
4 FCAW-S/Steel B2.1-1-027 or B2.1-1-018 1
5 GTAW/Steel B2.1-1-008 3
6 GTAW/Stainless B2.1-8-009 4
7 GTAW/Aluminum B2.1-22-015 5
8 SMAW/Steel B2.1-1-016 6
9 SMAW/Steel B2.1-1-016 6
B.2 SWPS Reference Documents

Unless specified, the latest approved revision of the SWPS applies for the recommended SENSE Level I workmanship
or welding performance qualification test.
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Test No. AWS SWPS Title
Test 1 B2.1-1-004 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1, Group 1), 18 through 10 gauge, As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing
Test 2 B2.1 -1-235 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas
Metal Arc Welding (Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8
through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Prima-
rily Pipe Applications
Test 3 B2.1-1-019 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-
Welded Condition; or B2.1-1-020, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for 75%
Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8
through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
Test 4 B2.1-1 -027 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of
Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick, E71T-11, As-Welded
Condition; or B2.1-1-018, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Self-Shielded
Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch
Thick, E71T-8, As-Welded Condition
Test 5 B2.1-1-008 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1 or S-1), 18 through 10 gauge, As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
Test 6 B2.1 -8-009 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8 or S-8), 18 through 10 gauge, As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
Test 7 B2.1-22-015 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum
(M-22/P-22 or S-22), 18 through 10 gauge, As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
Test 8 & 9 B2.1-1 -01 6 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition
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Annex C (Informative)
Level I Welder Training
Performance Testing Procedures
C.1 Scope
This annex provides a recommended Welder Performance Qualification Technique Sheet and accompanying AWS
SWPS standard data (based on SWPS availability) for each performance test listed in Table A.1.
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SENSE TEST No:

SENSE PROGRAM Level I - Entry Welder, Test 1
WORKMANSHIP REVISION No : DATE :
PERFORMANCE 1 5/1 5/201 5
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1 -1 -004
MATERIAL: ASTM A569 (or equivalent M-1 steel) 1
PRODUCT FORM: Sheet Steel
THICKNESS : 1 0 Gage and 14 Gage
POSITION: Multiple PROGRESSION: Uphill

Joint Details: See Drawing AWS EDU-3
MIN. PREHEAT / MAX INTERPASS TEMP: 50°F /NA
CLEANING: Wire Brush, Grind as Required
BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: 1 0 to 1 4 gauge per drawing
VARIABLE 14 Gage 10 Gage

Process GMAW-S GMAW-S
Process Type Semiautomatic Semiautomatic
Filler Classification ER70S-6 ER70S-6
Filler Size (in.) 1 0.035 0.035
Consumable Insert None None
Tungsten Electrode Classification NA NA
Tungsten Electrode Size (in.) NA NA
Penetration Enhancing Flux None None
Current/Polarity DCEP DCEP
Current Range (Amps) 80 - 1 1 2 1 00 - 1 40
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) Short Circuiting Short Circuiting
Voltage Range 16 - 19 1 8 - 20
Wire Feed Speed (IPM) NA NA
Contact Tube to Work (in.) 1 /2 (Nominal) 1 /2 (Nominal)
Bead Width (Stringer or Weave) Stringer Stringer
Travel Speed (IPM) NA NA
Torch Shielding Gas Composition Argon + 25% CO 2 Argon + 25% CO 2
Torch Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) 20-40 ft3 /h 20-40 ft3 /h
Shielding Gas Cup Size 1 /2 in. ID minimum 1 /2 in. ID minimum
Root Shielding Gas Composition NA NA
Root Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) NA NA
Deposit Thickness (in.) Per drawing
Gage Nominal Thickness (T) 0.074 in. 0.1 34 in.
Qualification Standard AWS QC1 0, Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level I—Entry Welders
Acceptance Criteria: Visual Inspection per:

AWS QC-1 0, Table 8.1
NOTES:
1 . Base Metal Groupings (M Numbers) per AWS B2.1
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NOTES:
3 G, U PH I LL
1. Al l d im en sion s U.S. Cu stom ary U n i ts u n l ess
SEE N OTES
1 /8 oth erwi se speci f ed.
10 &11
2. 1 0 g a.-1 4 g a. th ickn ess carbon steel.
Option al ch oice o f th i ckn ess with in ran g e
specif ed.
1 /8
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bi l l o f m ateri al s
1 /8 i n U.S. Cu stom ary U n its prior to cu ttin g.
1 /8 4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e above bi l l o f

m ateri al s to S.I . M etri c U n its o f m easu re.
1 /8 5. Al l parts m ay be m ech an ical l y cu t or
1 /8 m ach i n e PAC u n l ess speci f ed m an u al PAC.
6. Al l wel d s GMAW-S (Sh ort Ci rcu i tin g
Tran s fer) or GTAW as appl icabl e.
7. Fi t a n d ta ck en tire assem bl y on ben ch
be foRe attach in g to positi on i n g arm .
8. Al l wel d in g to be d on e i n position
accord in g to wel d i n g sym bol.
9. Em pl oy boxin g tech n i q u e wh ere appl i ca -
bl e.
1 0. M el t th rou g h n ot req u i red.
2G, SEE
1 1 . Wel d joi n s parts 1 C an d 1 D to 1 E.
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N OTE 1 0
1E 1 2. Wel d joi n s parts 1 C an d 1 E to 1 A.
1C
1 /8 2-4
2F & 4F
1 /8 2-4
4G, SEE
N OTES
10&12
ID QTY SIZE METRIC CONVERSION American Welding Society

Entry Welder Performance Qualification
GMAW-S, GTAW Carbon Steel
DATE: SCALE: DWG #: AWS EDU-3
DR BY: Tolerances: (Unless otherwise specified)
DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
APP BY: Fractions: ± 1 /1 6” Angles: +1 0°, -5°
AWS B2.1 -1 -004:2002 (R201 3)

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode)
of Carbon Steel (M-1 , Group 1 ), 1 8 through 1 0 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 092A, 093A,
LY
094A, 095A, 096B, 097A, 098A, 099A, 1 00A, 1 01 A, 1 02B, and 1 03A
ON
Requirements for on the part of the u ser. A S WP S is to be u sed only
Application of SWPSs as permitted by the applicable fabrication code,
specification, or contract docu ment.
E
Scope. The data to su pport this S tandard Welding The ability to prod u ce prod u ction welds having prop-
US
Proced u re S pecification (S WP S ) have been derived erties su itable for the application depends u pon su p-
from the above listed Proced u re Qu alification plementing the S WP S with appropriate performance
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated q u alification tests and sou nd engineering j u dgment.
u nder the au spices of the Welding Research Co u n- The u ser is responsible for the q u ality and perfor-
cil . This S WP S is not valid u sing conditions and vari-
AL
mance of the final prod u ct in accordance with the
ables ou tside the ranges listed . The American provisions of the fabrication docu ment(s) .
Welding S ociety considers that this S WP S presents
information for prod u cing an acceptable weld u sing Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this S WPS
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the conditions and variables listed . The u ser needs to a specific application, a u ser may issu e su pple-
a significant knowledge of welding and accepts fu ll mentary instru ctions. Su ch instru ctions may consist
responsibility for the performance of the weld and for of tighter fit- u p tolerances, higher minim u m preheat
providing the engineering capability, q u alified per- temperatu re or any other instru ctions necessary to
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sonnel, and proper eq u ipment to implement this

S WP S. the fabrication docu ment(s) . These instru ctions shall
not be less restrictive than provided in the S WP S.
Application. This S WPS is to be u sed only as per- Safety. S afety precau tions shall conform to the lat-
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mitted by the applicable fabrication docu ment(s) est edition of AN S I Z49. 1 , Safety in Welding, Cutting,
[su ch as code, specification, or contract docu - and Allied Processes, pu blished by the American
ment(s)] . The fabrication docu ment(s) shou ld spec- Welding S ociety.
ify the engineering req u irements su ch as design,
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need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, q u al- This specification may involve hazardou s materials,
ity control, and examination and tests applicable to operations, and eq u ipment. The specification does
the end prod u ct. not p u rport to address all of the safety problems
associated with its u se. It is the responsibility of the
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User’s Responsibility. A S WPS does not replace u ser to establish appropriate safety and health prac-
or su bstitu te for fabrication codes, specifications, tices. The u ser shou ld determine the applicability of
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contract req u irements, or capability and j u dgment any reg u latory limitations prior to u se.
Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Society
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LIMITATIONS
This proced u re is not q u alified for Notch Tou ghness or PWHT applications.
WELDING PROCESSES
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Welding Process: GMAW- S (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Method of Application: S emiau tomatic
Mode of Metal Transfer: S hort Circu iting Transfer Mode
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BASE METALS
Base Metal: 1 Carbon S teel, M-1 , Grou p 1 to M-1 , Grou p 1
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Thickness Range: 2 Groove Weld : 1 8 ga. (0. 0478 in . ) throu gh 1 0 ga (0. 1 345 in . )
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Fillet Weld : 1 8 ga. (0. 0478 in . ) throu gh 1 0 ga. (0. 1 345 in . )
Coating: Uncoated
FILLER METALS
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Filler Metal Specification: 1 AWS A5 . 1 8
A-Number or Chemical Composition: A N u mber None, ER70S -6
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F-Number: F N u mber 6
Classification: ER70S -6
Supplementary Filler Metal: Not permitted
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Supplementary Powder:
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Not permitted
Deposit Thickness Range: Groove Weld : S heet metal thickness pl u s reinforcement, maxim u m
Fillet Weld Leg : S heet metal thickness, minim u m
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Maximum Bead Thickness: S heet metal thickness pl u s reinforcement
JOINT DESIGNS
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Joint Designs: S ee Fig u re 1

Backing: Optional
Backing Material: Carbon S teel, M-1 . Nonmetallic or nonfu sing metal retainers are not
permitted .
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POSITIONS
Welding Positions: All
Vertical Progression: Uphill or Downhill
1 M n u mbers for base metal and F and A n u mbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in AWS B2. 1 .
2 S ee the applicable AS TM S pecification for base metal thickness tolerances.
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GAS
Torch Shielding Gas: 75% Argon, 25% Carbon Dioxide or AWS A5 . 32, Class S G-AC-25
Flow Rate: 20 to 40 ft3/h
Gas Nozzle Size: 1 /2 in . diameter minim u m (I . D. )
Root Shielding Gas: None
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Trailing Gas: None
PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE
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Preheat Temperature: 50°F minim u m, 1 20°F maxim u m
Interpass Temperature: No maxim u m
Preheat Maintenance: Contin u ou s or special heating not req u ired
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POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT
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Postweld Heat-Treatment: None (not q u alified for PWHT)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Filler Metal Amperes Voltage C u rrent
Base
Metal Classification Dia. (in . ) Groove Fillet Volts Type/Polarity
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1 8 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 60/85 70/90 1 5/1 7 DCEP (Reverse)

1 7 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 65/92 76/93 1 5/1 7 DCEP (Reverse)
1 6 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 70/99 81 /96 1 5/1 7 DCEP (Reverse)
1 5 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 75/1 05 087/1 00 1 6/1 9 DCEP (Reverse)
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1 4 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 80/1 1 2 092/1 05 1 6/1 9 DCEP (Reverse)

1 3 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 85/1 1 8 098/1 08 1 6/1 9 DCEP (Reverse)
1 2 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 90/1 27 1 03/1 1 2 1 8/20 DCEP (Reverse)
1 1 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 95/1 32 1 09/1 1 6 1 8/20 DCEP (Reverse)
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1 0 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 1 00/1 40 1 1 5/1 20 1 8/20 DCEP (Reverse)
Pulsing Current: Not Permitted

Contact Tube to Work Distance: 1 /2 inch nominal
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Mode of Metal Transfer: S hort Circu iting Transfer Mode
TECHNIQUE
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Weave or Stringer Beads: S tringer or weave

Peening: No
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Initial Cleaning: Mechanical or chemical, joint shall be dry prior to welding

Interpass Cleaning: Mechanical only
Single or Multiple Electrodes: S ingle
Single or Multiple Pass: Either
Backgouging: Not req u ired, mechanical or thermal if u sed
Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal
methods. The repair cavity may differ in conto u r and dimension
form a normal joint preparation and may present different restraint
conditions.
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COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________________
In the name of the Company stated above, I accept fu ll responsibility for the application of this S WP S for u se
with :
________________________________________________________________ Dated ________________
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Fabrication Docu ment(s) : (Su ch as Code, S pecification, or Contract Docu ment)
Date ____________ Approved By ___________________________________ Title __________________
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JOINT 1
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JOINT 2
JOINT 5
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JOINT 3 JOINT 6
Figure 1 —Allowable Joint Designs
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JOINT 8
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JOINT 1 2
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JOINT 9
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Metric Conversions
in . mm °F °C ft3/h L/min .
0 0350 0 889 50 10 20 94
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0 0478 1 21 4 1 20
. . 49 40 18 9
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0 1 345 3 41 6
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1 /4 6 400.
1 /2 1 2 7000
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5/8 1 5 9000
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JOINT 1 0
Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs
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SENSE TEST No:

QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1 -1 -235
MATERIAL: ASTM A36
PRODUCT FORM: Plate
DIAMETER: NA THICKNESS: 3/8"
POSITION: 1 G, 2F PROGRESSION: NA

BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per Drawing
VARIABLE Root and Balance Root and Balance Root and Balance
(0.035 Electrode) (0.045 Electrode) (1/16 Electrode)
Process GMAW GMAW GMAW
Process Type Semiautomatic Semiautomatic Semiautomatic
Electrode/Filler Classification ER 70S-3 ER 70S-3 ER 70S-3
Electrode/Filler Size (in.) 2 0.035 0.045 1 /1 6
Consumable Insert NA NA NA
Tungsten Electrode Classification NA NA NA
Penetration Enhancing Flux NA NA NA
Current/Polarity DCEP DCEP DCEP
0.035 Electrode 1 80 - 280 NA NA
Current Range (Amps) 0.045 Electrode NA 21 0 - 350 NA
1 /1 6 Electrode NA NA 250 - 400
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) Spray Spray Spray
Voltage Range 24 - 28 24 - 29 26 - 30
Wire Feed Speed (IPM) 330 - 500 200 - 450 220 - 420
Contact Tube to Work (in.) 3/4 ± 1 /4 1 ± 1 /4 1 ± 1 /4
Bead Width (Stringer or Weave) Either Either Either
Travel Speed (IPM) NA NA NA
Torch Shielding Gas Composition Argon + 2% Oxygen Argon + 2% Oxygen Argon + 2% Oxygen
Torch Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) 20 to 40 ft3 /h 20 to 40 ft3 /h 20 to 40 ft3 /h
Shielding Gas Cup Size 1 /2 in. ID Minimum 1 /2 in. ID Minimum 1 /2 in. ID Minimum
Root Shielding Gas Composition NA NA NA
Root Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) NA NA NA
Deposit Thickness (in.) Per Drawing
NOTES:
1 .Electrode Size - Welder's choice
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NOTES:
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1. Al l d im en sion s U.S. Cu stom ary U n its
N OTE 1 0
u n l ess oth erwise specif ed.
2. 3/8 i n . th ickn ess carbon steel.
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bil l o f
m aterial s in U.S. Cu stom ary U n its o f
m easu re pri or to cu ttin g.
4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e above bil l
o f m aterial s to S.I . M etric U n its o f
m easu re.
5. Al l parts m ay be m ech an ical l y cu t or
m ach in e OFC u n l ess specif ed m an u al
OFC.
6. Al l wel d s GMAW Spray Tran s fer.
7. Fit an d tack en tire assem bl y on ben ch
be fore wel d in g.
8. Al l wel d in g to be d on e in position
accord in g to wel d in g sym bol.
9. Em pl oy boxin g tech n iq u e wh ere
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appl icabl e.

GMAW Spray Transfer, Carbon Steel
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Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding
(Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1 /P-1 /S-1 ,
Groups 1 and 2), 1 /8 through 1 -1 /2 inch Thick,
ER70S-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
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Welding Research Council 1 —Supporting PQR Numbers:
200853, 200854, 200864, 200865
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Requirements for Application tract req u irements, or capability and j u dgment on
of Standard SWPSs the part of the u ser. An S WP S is to be u sed only as
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permitted by the applicable fabrication code, specifi-
Scope. The data to su pport this S tandard Welding cation, or contract docu ment.
Proced u re Specification (SWPS) has been derived The ability to prod u ce prod u ction welds having
ON
from the above listed Proced u re Qu alification properties su itable for the application depends u pon
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated su pplementing the S WP S with appropriate perfor-
u nder the au spices of the Welding Research Co u ncil . mance q u alification tests and sou nd engineering
This SWPS is not valid u sing conditions and vari- j u dgment. The u ser is responsible for the q u ality and
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ables ou tside the ranges listed . The American Weld- performance of the final prod u ct in accordance with
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ing Society considers that this SWPS presents the provisions of the fabrication docu ment(s) .
information for prod u cing an acceptable weld u sing
the conditions and variables listed . The u ser needs a Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this S WPS
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significant knowledge of welding and accepts fu ll to a specific application, a u ser may issu e su pple-
responsibility for the performance of the weld and for mentary instru ctions. Su ch instru ctions may consist
providing the engineering capability, q u alified person- of tighter fit- u p tolerances, higher minim u m preheat
nel, and proper eq u ipment to implement this SWPS. temperatu re, or any other instru ctions necessary to
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Application. This S WPS is to be u sed only as per- prod u ce a weldment that meets the req u irements of
mitted by AWS B2 . 1 , Specification for Procedure and the fabrication docu ment(s) . These instru ctions shall
Performance Qualification, and the applicable fabri- not be less restrictive than provided in the S WP S.
cation docu ment(s) [su ch as code, specification, or
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contract docu ment(s)] . The fabrication docu ment(s) Safety. S afety precau tions shall conform to the
shou ld specify the engineering req u irements su ch latest edition of AN S I Z49 . 1 , Safety in Welding,
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as design, need for heat treatment, fabricating toler- Cutting, and Allied Processes, pu blished by the
ances, q u ality control, and examination and tests American Welding S ociety.
applicable to the end prod u ct. This specification may involve hazardou s mate-
User’s Responsibility. An S WPS does not replace rials, operations, and eq u ipment. The specification
or s u bstitu te fabrication codes, specifications, con- does not pu rport to address all of the safety prob-
lems associated with its u se. It is the responsibility of
the u ser to establish appropriate safety and health
1Welding Research Cou ncil, P. O. Box 201 547, S haker practices. The u ser shou ld determine the applicabil-
Heights, OH 441 20. ity of any reg u latory limitations prior to u se.
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LIMITATIONS
This proced u re is not q u alified for Notch Tou ghness applications.
A Constant Voltage (Constant Potential) Power S ou rce is req u ired .
WELDING PROCESSES
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Welding Processes: GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding—S pray Transfer Mode)
Mode of Metal Transfer: S pray Transfer Mode
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BASE METALS
Base Metal 2: Carbon S teel, M-1 , P-1 , or S -1 , Grou ps 1 or 2
Thickness Range: 1 /8 in . throu gh 1 -1 /2 in . for groove welds, 1 /8 in . minim u m for fillet welds
Pipe Diameter: 2-7/8 in . OD and over
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Coating: Uncoated
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FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification 2: AWS A5 . 1 8
A Number: A N u mber 1
F Number : F N u mber 6
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Classification: ER70S -3
Supplementary Filler Metal: Not Permitted
Supplementary Powder: Not Permitted
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Deposit Thickness Range: 1 -1 /2 in . maxim u m pl u s reinforcement for groove welds

1 /8 in . throu gh 1 -1 /2 in . fillet weld size for fillet welds
JOINT DESIGNS
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Joint Designs: S eeFig u re 1

Backing: Req u ired u nless backgou ged and back welded
Backing Material: Carbon S teel, M-1 , P-1 , S -1 Grou p 1 , 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar chemical
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analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfu sing metal retainers are not permitted .

POSITIONS
Permitted Positions: Groove Welds—Flat Position,
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Fillet Welds—Flat and Horizontal Position

Vertical Progression: Not Applicable
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Preheat Temperature3: 50°F Minim u m

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Interpass Temperature3: 50°F Minim u m, 500°F Maxim u m

Preheat Maintenance: D u ring welding, after welding is completed, preheat maintenance prior to any
Post Weld Heat Treatment is not req u ired
2 M, P, and S n u mbers for base metal and F and A n u mbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2 . 1 , Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, and AS ME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, S ection IX.
3 Preheat and interpass temperatu res m u st be s u fficient to prevent crack formation . Temperatu res above the minim u m
shown may be req u ired for highly restrained welds or by the fabrication docu ment(s) .
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GAS
Torch Shielding Gas: Welding Grade: Argon pl u s 2% Oxygen or AWS A5. 32, Class S G-AO-2 .
Backing/Root Shielding Gas: Not req u ired
Trailing Gas: None
Torch Gas Nozzle Size: 1 /2 in . ID minim u m
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Electrode C u rrent Wire Feed S peed
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Diameter
Classification S tage (in . ) Volts Amperes Polarity (ipm)
ER70S -3 Root or Fill 0. 035 24–28 1 80–280 DCEP (Reverse) 330–500
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ER70S -3 Root or Fill 0. 045 24–29 21 0–350 DCEP (Reverse) 200–450
ER70S -3 Root or Fill 1 /1 6 26–30 250–400 DCEP (Reverse) 220–420
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Pulsing Current: Not permitted
Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4 in . to 1 -1 /4 in . AL
POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT
Postweld Heat Treatment: Welds may either be as-welded or postweld heat treated at 1 1 00 to
1 200°F. If heat treated, the heat treatment time shall be 1 hou r per inch of
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thickness (1 5 min u tes minim u m) u nless otherwise noted in the fabrication

docu ments.
TECHNIQUE
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Weave or Stringer Bead:

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Either
Peening: Not permitted
Initial Cleaning: Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding
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Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal when u sed

Single or Multiple Passes: Either
Maximum Bead Thickness: 1 /4 in .
Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods. The
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repair cavity may differ in contou r and dimension from a normal joint prep-
aration and may present different restraint conditions. Repair of base metal
defects shall be in accordance with the req u irements of the fabrication
docu ment(s) .
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COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________________

In the name of the Company stated above, I accept fu ll responsibility for the application of this S tandard WP S
for u se with :
_______________________________________________________________ Dated ________________
Date ____________ Approved by___________________________________ Title _________________
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Metric Conversions
in . mm °F °C ft3/h L/min ipm mm/s
1 /32 08
. 50 10 5 24
. 200 84
0 035 09 500 260 10 50 320 1 34
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0 045
. 11
. 1 1 00 595 15 71
. 330 1 39
1 /1 6 16
. 1 200 650 25 11 8
. 420 1 76
3/32 24
. 450 1 89
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1 /8 32
. 500 21 0
3/1 6 48
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1 /4 64
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3/8 96
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3/4 19 0
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1 -1 /2 38 0
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FILLET WELDS: All Joints
GROOVE WELDS: For pipe and tu bu lar prod u cts, see Joints 1 and 2 . In addition, joints having
groove designs resu lting from end preparations conforming with AS ME B1 6. 25, Butt Welding Ends,
and preq u alified joint details for complete and partial joint penetration groove welded joints permitted
by AWS D1 . 1 , Structural Welding Code—Steel, are also allowable for application with this S WP S.
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RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMEN S ION S FOR S OCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGE S
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JOINT 3
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X min = 1 . 4 Tn OR THE THICKNE SS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER I S S MALLER, UNLE SS OTHERWI S E REQUIRED BY
THE FABRICATION DOCUMENT( S )
Y min = Tn OR 1 /4 in . , WHICHEVER I S S MALLER, UNLE SS OTHERWI S E REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION
DOCUMENT(S )
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Tn = NOMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNE SS

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RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMEN S ION S FOR FLANGE S
JOINT 4
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SENSE TEST No:

SENSE PROGRAM Level I - Entry Welder, Test 3 (A)
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1 -1 -01 9
MATERIAL: ASTM A36
PRODUCT FORM : Plate
DIAMETER: NA THICKNESS : 3/8 in.
POSITION : 3G & 4G PROGRESSION : Uphill

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BACKING: Carbon Steel Backing Strip
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per drawing
Process FCAW-G FCAW-G FCAW-G
Electrode/Filler Classification E71T-1M E71 T-1 M E71 T-1 M
Current Range (Amps) 1 80 - 280 190 - 300 21 0 - 350
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) Globular Globular Globular
Voltage Range 24 - 28 24-29 24-29
Wire Feed Speed (ipm) 230 - 440 250-500 / 150-450 250-500 / 1 50-450
Contact Tube to Work (in.) 1 ± 1 /4 1 ± 1 /4 1 ± 1 /4
Torch Shielding Gas Composition CO2 CO 2 25% CO 2
Deposit Thickness (in.) Per drawing Per drawing Per drawing

NOTES:
1 . The backing thickness shall be ¼” min. to 3/8 ” max; backing width shall be one inch minimum.
2. Electrode Size - Welder's choice
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NOTES:
1. Al l d i m en sion s U.S. Cu stom ary U n its u n l ess
oth erwise specif ed.
3G, U PH I LL
2. 3 /8 in . th ickn ess carbon steel.
SEE N OTES
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bil l o f m ateria l s
1 /4 10 &11
in U.S. Cu stom ary U n i ts pri or to cu tti n g.
4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e above bil l o f
m ateria l s to S.I . Metric U n i ts o f m easu re.
1 /4 5. Al l parts m ay be m ech an i cal l y cu t or
1 /4 m ach in e OFC u n l ess specif ed m an u al

OFC.
1 /4
6. Al l wel d s FCAW-G/GM or FCAW-S as
appl icabl e.
1 /4
7. Fit an d tack en ti re assem bl y on ben ch
1 /4 be fore attach in g to position in g arm .
8. Al l wel d i n g to be d on e in positi on
accord i n g to wel d in g sym bol .
9. Em pl oy boxin g tech n iq u e wh ere appl ica-
bl e.
1 0. Mel t th rou g h n ot req u ired.
1 1 . Wel d join s parts 1 C an d 1 D to 1 E.
1 2. Wel d join s parts 1 C an d 1 E to 1 A.
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2G, SEE
N OTE 1 0
1 /4
2F & 4F
1 /4
4G, SEE
N OTES
10 &12

FCAW-G/GM, FCAW-S Carbon Steel
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CO 2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel

(M-1 /P-1 , Group 1 or 2), 1 /8 through 1 -1 /2 inch Thick,
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 , As-Welded Condition
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Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers:
003066, 003067, 007008, 00701 0, 00701 2, 1 03030, 1 03031 , 1 03032,
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1 03033, 1 03034, 1 06001 , 1 06002, 200292, 200430, 200763, 200764,
200765, 200767, 200768, 200769, 200770, 200773, 200774, 200775,
200776, 200780, 200781 , 200782, 200783, 200784, 200785
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Requirements for the part of the u ser. An S WP S is to be u sed only as
Application of SWPSs permitted by the applicable fabrication code, specifi-
cation, or contract docu ment.
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The ability to prod u ce prod u ction welds having prop-
Scope. The data to su pport this S tandard Welding erties su itable for the application depends u pon su p-
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Proced u re S pecification (S WP S ) have been derived plementing the S WP S with appropriate performance
from the above listed Proced u re Q u alification q u alification tests and sou nd engineering j u dgment.
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated The u ser is responsible for the q u ality and perfor-
u nder the a u spices of the Welding Research Co u n- mance of the final prod u ct in accordance with the
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cil . This S WP S is not valid u sing conditions and provisions of the fabrication docu ment.
AT
variables o u tside the ranges listed . The American

Welding S ociety considers that this S WP S presents Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this S WP S
information for prod u cing an acceptable weld u sing to a specific application, a u ser may issu e su pple-
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the conditions and variables listed . The u ser needs a mentary instru ctions. Su ch instru ctions may consist
significant knowledge of welding and accepts fu ll of tighter fit- u p tolerances, higher minim u m preheat
responsibility for the performance of the weld and for temperatu re, or any other instru ctions necessary to
providing the engineering capability, q u alified per- prod u ce a weldment that meets the req u irements of
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sonnel, and proper eq u ipment to implement this the fabrication docu ment. These instru ctions shall
S WP S.
Application. This S WP S is to be u sed only as Safety. Safety precau tions shall conform to the latest
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permitted by the applicable fabrication docu ment edition of AN S I Z49 . 1 , S afety in Welding,C u tting, and
[su ch as code, specification, or contract docu ment(s)] . Allied Processes, pu blished by the American Welding
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The fabrication docu ment shou ld specify the engi- S ociety.

neering req u irements su ch as design, need for heat
treatment, fabricating tolerances, q u ality control, and This specification may involve hazardou s materials,
examination and tests applicable to the end prod u ct. operations, and eq u ipment. The specification does
not pu rport to address all of the safety problems
associated with its u se . It is the responsibility of the
User’s Responsibility. An S WP S does not replace u ser to establish appropriate safety and health prac-
contract req u irements, or capability and j u dgment on any reg u latory limitations prior to u se .
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LIMITATIONS
A Constant Voltage (Constant Potential) Welding Power S ou rce is req u ired .
WELDING PROCESSES
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Welding Processes: FCAW-G (Fl u x Cored Arc Welding, Gas- S hielded)
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BASE METALS
Base Metal: 1 Carbon S teel, M-1 or P-1 , Gro u p 1 or 2 to M-1 or P-1 ,
Gro u p 1 or 2
Thickness Range: 1 /8 in . throu gh 1 -1 /2 in . for groove welds,
E
1 /8 in . minim u m for fillet welds
Diameter: Groove Welds: 4 in . minim u m
US
Fillet Welds: all diameters
FILLER METALS
AL
Filler Metal Specification: 1 AWS A5 . 20 or AS ME S FA 5 . 20
A N u mber 1 , F N u mber 6
Classification: E70T-1 and E71 T-1
Deposit Thickness Range: 1 -1 /2 in . maxim u m pl u s reinforcement for groove welds,
ON
1 /8 in . throu gh 1 -1 /2 in . fillet weld size for fillet welds

Supplementary Powder: Not permitted
I
AT
JOINT DESIGNS
Backing: When req u ired by Fig u re 1
UC
Backing Material: 1 Carbon S teel, M-1 or P-1 , Grou p 1 , 2, or 3. Nonmetallic or nonfu sing metal
retainers are not permitted .
POSITIONS
ED
Permitted Positions: E70T-1 : Groove – Flat, Fillet – Flat and Horizontal

E71 T-1 : All positions
Vertical Progression: Uphill
R
PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURES

FO
Preheat Temperature: 2 50°F Minim u m

Interpass Temperature: 2 50°F Minim u m, 500°F Maxim u m
1 . M and P n u mbers for base metal and F and A n u mbers for filler metal and weld metals, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2 . 1 or AS ME Boiler and Pressu re Vessel Code , S ection IX.
2 . Preheat and interpass temperatu res m u st be su fficient to prevent crack formation . Temperatu res above the minim u m
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Postweld Heat Treatment: None (Not q u alified for PWHT applications)
LY
Electrode C u rrent
Classification Dia. in . Volts Amperes Polarity Wire Feed S peed (ipm)
ON
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 0. 045 24–28 1 80–280 DCEP (Reverse) 230–440
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 0. 052 24–29 1 90–300 DCEP (Reverse) 1 80–31 5
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 1 /1 6 24–29 21 0–350 DCEP (Reverse) 1 20–250
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 5/64 26–30 250–400 DCEP (Reverse) 1 30–300
E
US
Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4 in . ± 1 /4 in .
Metal Transfer Mode: Glob u lar or S pray Transfer Mode
GAS
AL
Shielding Gas: Carbon Dioxide
ON
Trailing Gas: None

Backing Gas: Not req u ired
Shielding Gas Nozzle Size: 1 /2 in . I . D . minim u m
I
TECHNIQUE
AT
Weave or Stringer Bead: Either

Peening: Not req u ired; if u sed, proceed as permitted by the fabrication docu ment
UC

Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal when req u ired by Fig u re 1
Gouging : Mechanical or thermal
ED

R
FO
COMPANY NAME
for u se with :
Dated
Fabrication Docu ment(s) : su ch as Code, S pecification or Contract Docu ment
DATE APPROVED BY TITLE
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GROOVE WELDS: S ee Joints 1 throu gh 1 7. Joints having preq u alified joint details permitted by
the latest edition of AWS D1 . 1 , S tru ctu ral Welding Code — S teel are also permitted .
For tu bu lar prod u cts, see Joints 1 , 2, 6, and 7. In addition, joints having groove designs resu lting from
LY
end preparations conforming with the latest edition of AS ME B1 6. 25, B u ttwelding Ends, are also
allowable for application with this S WP S.
ON
a
E
US
f AL R
S TRUCTURAL PRODUCTS TUBULAR PRODUCTS

a = 45 ° MIN . a = 60° MIN .
R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , + 1 /4 – 1 /1 6
f = R/2 MAX. f = R/2 MAX.
ON
JOINT 1
I
AT
a
UC
ED
R f
R
FO

a = 45 ° MIN . a = 60° MIN .
R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , + 1 /4 – 1 /1 6
JOINT 2
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a
BACKGOUGE &
LY
BACK WELD
ON
f R
E
a = 60° MIN
US
.
R = 1 /8 in , +1 /1 6–1 /8
.
f = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 3
AL
ON
a
BACKGOUGE &
I
AT
BACK WELD
UC
f
ED
a = 60° MIN
R
R = 1 /8 in , +1 /1 6–1 /8
.
f = NOT LIMITED
FO
JOINT 4
Figure 1 (Continued) —Allowable Joint Designs
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BACKGOUGE
a
S1
LY
ON
f
R
S2
E
b
US
a AND b = 60° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
AL
JOINT 5
I ON
AT
f
a
UC
R
ED

R
a = 45 ° MIN . a = 60° MIN .

R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6
FO
JOINT 6
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a a
LY
f f
ON
R R
E
a = 45 ° MIN . a = 60° MIN .
US
R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6
JOINT 7
AL
ON
f
I
AT
a
UC
R BACKGOUGE
ED
& BACK WELD

R
a = 45° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
FO
f = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 8
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a a
BACKGOUGE
BACKGOUGE & BACK WELD
& BACK WELD
LY
f f
ON
R R
a = 45 ° MIN .
E
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
US
JOINT 9
AL
f
ON
S2
S1
I
AT
BACKGOUGE
a a
UC
R b
ED
R
a = 45 ° MIN .
b = 1 5 ° MAX.
FO
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 0
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BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
a a
S2 S2
LY
f f
ON
S1 S1
R
a a
R
E
US
a = 45 ° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
AL
JOINT 11
ON
BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
& BACK WELD & BACK WELD
I
AT
a a
r r
UC
ED
f f
R R
R
a = 45 ° MIN .
FO
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in . , +1 /8–0
JOINT 1 2
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BACKGOUGE
a
r S2
LY
ON
f
R
S1
E
a
US
a = 45° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
AL
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
ON
JOINT 1 3
f
I
AT
a
UC
r
ED
BACKGOUGE R
& BACK WELD
R
a = 45 ° MIN .
FO
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
JOINT 1 4
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a a
BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
r r
LY
f f
ON
R R
a = 45 ° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
E
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
US
JOINT 1 5
f
AL S2
S1
I ON
AT
a a
r
UC
BACKGOUGE R
ED
R
a = 45 ° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
FO
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 AND S 2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 6
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BACK- BACK-
GOUGE GOUGE
LY
a a
S1 S1
ON
r r
f f
E
S2 S2
US
R R
a a
AL
a = 45° MIN . f = NOT LIMITED
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8 S 1 = NOT LIMITED
ON
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6 S 2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 7
I
AT

UC
Metric Conversions
ED
in . mm °F °C ft3/h L/Min
0 . 045 1 . 1 50 10 30 15
0 . 052 1 . 3 500 260 50 25
R
1 /1 6 1 .6
5/64 2. 0
FO
1 /8 3. 2
3/1 6 4. 8
1 /4 6. 4
1 /2 13
3/4 19
1 -1 /2 38
4 1 00
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SENSE TEST No:

SENSE PROGRAM Level I - Entry Welder, Test 3 (B)
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1 -1 -020
MATERIAL: ASTM A36
PRODUCT FORM: Plate

BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per drawing
Process FCAW-G FCAW-G FCAW-G
Electrode/Filler Classification E71T-1 M E71 T-1 M E71 T-1 M
Current Range (Amps) 1 80 - 280 190 - 300 21 0 - 350
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) Globular or Spray Globular or Spray Globular or Spray
Voltage Range 24 - 28 24-29 24-29
Wire Feed Speed (ipm) 230 - 440 250-500 / 1 50-450 250-500 / 1 50-450
Contact Tube to Work (in.) 1 ± 1 /4 1 ± 1 /4 1 ± 1 /4
Torch Shielding Gas Composition Argon + 25% CO 2 Argon + 25% CO 2 Argon + 25% CO 2
Deposit Thickness (in.) Per drawing Per drawing Per drawing

NOTES:
1 . Electrode Size - Welder's choice
40
NOTES:
1. Al l d i m en sion s U.S. Cu stom ary U n its u n l ess
3G, U PH I LL
2. 3 /8 in . th ickn ess carbon steel.
SEE N OTES
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bil l o f m ateria l s
1 /4 10 &11
in U.S. Cu stom ary U n i ts pri or to cu tti n g.
4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e above bil l o f
m ateria l s to S.I . Metric U n i ts o f m easu re.
1 /4 5. Al l parts m ay be m ech an i cal l y cu t or
1 /4 m ach in e OFC u n l ess specif ed m an u al

OFC.
1 /4
appl icabl e.
1 /4
7. Fit an d tack en ti re assem bl y on ben ch
1 /4 be fore attach in g to position in g arm .
8. Al l wel d i n g to be d on e in positi on
accord i n g to wel d in g sym bol .
bl e.
1 0. Mel t th rou g h n ot req u ired.
1 2. Wel d join s parts 1 C an d 1 E to 1 A.
41
2G, SEE
N OTE 1 0
1 /4
2F & 4F
1 /4
4G, SEE
N OTES
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75% Ar/25% CO 2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel

(M-1 /P-1 , Group 1 or 2), 1 /8 through 1 -1 /2 inch Thick,
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 , As-Welded or PWHT Condition
Y
NL
O
005032, 005041 , 007007, 007009, 200547, 200548,
200771 , 200772, 200786, 200788, 200789
E
US
Requirements for the part of the u ser. An S WP S is to be u sed only as
Application of SWPSs permitted by the applicable fabrication code, specifi-
cation, or contract docu ment.
L
NA
The ability to prod u ce prod u ction welds having prop-
Scope. The data to s u pport this S tandard Welding erties s u itable for the application depends u pon s u p-
Proced u re S pecification ( S WP S ) have been derived plementing the S WP S with appropriate performance
from the above listed Proced u re Q u alification q u alification tests and so u nd engineering j u dgment.
O
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated The u ser is responsible for the q u ality and perfor-
u nder the a u spices of the Welding Research Co u n- mance of the final prod u ct in accordance with the
I
cil . This S WP S is not valid u sing conditions and provisions of the fabrication docu ment.
AT
variables o u tside the ranges listed . The American

Welding S ociety considers that this S WP S presents Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this S WP S
information for prod u cing an acceptable weld u sing to a specific application, a u ser may iss u e s u pple-
UC
the conditions and variables listed . The u ser needs a mentary instru ctions . Su ch instru ctions may consist
significant knowledge of welding and accepts fu ll of tighter fit- u p tolerances, higher minim u m preheat
responsibility for the performance of the weld and for temperatu re, or any other instru ctions necessary to
providing the engineering capability, q u alified per- prod u ce a weldment that meets the req u irements of
ED
sonnel, and proper eq u ipment to implement this the fabrication docu ment. These instru ctions shall
S WP S.
Application. This S WP S is to be u sed only as Safety. S afety precau tions shall conform to the latest
R
permitted by the applicable fabrication docu ment edition of AN S I Z49 . 1 , S afety in Welding,C u tting, and
[su ch as code, specification, or contract docu ment(s)] . Allied Processes, pu blished by the American Welding
FO
The fabrication docu ment sho u ld specify the engi- S ociety.

neering req u irements s u ch as design, need for heat
treatment, fabricating tolerances, q u ality control, and This specification may involve hazardo u s materials,
examination and tests applicable to the end prod u ct. operations, and eq u ipment. The specification does
not p u rport to address all of the safety problems
associated with its u se . It is the responsibility of the
User’s Responsibility. An S WP S does not replace u ser to establish appropriate safety and health prac-
or s u bstitu te for fabrication codes, specifications, tices . The u ser sho u ld determine the applicability of
contract req u irements, or capability and j u dgment on any reg u latory limitations prior to u se .
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LIMITATIONS
This proced u re is not q u alified for Notch To u ghness applications .
A Constant Voltage (Constant Potential) Welding Power S ou rce is req u ired .
WELDING PROCESSES
Y
Welding Processes: FCAW-G (Fl u x Cored Arc Welding, Gas- S hielded)
Method of Application:
NL
S emia u tomatic
BASE METALS
O
Base Metal: 1 Carbon S teel, M-1 or P-1 , Gro u p 1 or 2 to M-1 or P-1 ,
Gro u p 1 or 2
Thickness Range: 1 /8 in . thro u gh 1 -1 /2 in . for groove welds,
E
1 /8 in . minim u m for fillet welds
Diameter: Groove Welds : 4 in . minim u m
US
Fillet Welds : all diameters
FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification: 1
L
AWS A5 . 20 or AS ME S FA 5 . 20
NA
Classification: E70T-1 and E71 T-1
Deposit Thickness Range: 1 -1 /2 in . maxim u m pl u s reinforcement for groove welds ,
1 /8 in . thro u gh 1 -1 /2 in . fillet weld size for fillet welds
O

I
AT
JOINT DESIGNS
Backing: When req u ired by Fig u re 1
UC
Backing Material: 1 Carbon S teel, M-1 or P-1 , Gro u p 1 , 2, or 3. Nonmetallic or nonfu sing metal
POSITIONS
ED
Permitted Positions: E70T-1 : Groove – Flat, Fillet – Flat and Horizontal

E71 T-1 : All positions
R

FO

Preheat Maintenance: Contin u o u s or special heating not req u ired
1 . M and P n u mbers for base metal and F and A n u mbers for filler metal and weld metals, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2 . 1 or AS ME Boiler and Press u re Vessel Code , S ection IX.
2 . Preheat and interpass temperatu res m u st be s u fficient to prevent crack formation . Temperatu res above the minim u m
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Postweld Heat Treatment: Welds may either be as-welded or postweld heat treated at 1 1 00 to
1 200°F. If heat treated the heat treatment time shall be 1 ho u r per inch of
thickness (1 5 min u tes minim u m) u nless otherwise noted in the fabrica-
tion docu ment.
Y
NL
Electrode C u rrent
Classification Dia. in . Volts Amperes Polarity Wire Feed S peed (ipm)
O
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 0 . 045 24–28 1 80–280 DCEP (Reverse) 230–440
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 0 . 052 24–29 1 90–300 DCEP (Reverse) 1 80–31 5
E
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 1 /1 6 24–29 21 0–350 DCEP (Reverse) 1 20–250
E70T-1 and E71 T-1 5/64 26–30 250–400 DCEP (Reverse) 1 30–300
US
Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4 in . ± 1 /4 in .
Mode of Metal Transfer:
L
Glob u lar or S pray Transfer Mode
NA
GAS
Shielding Gas: 75% Argon/25% CO 2
O

Trailing Gas: None
I
Backing Gas: Not req u ired

AT
Shielding Gas Nozzle Size: 1 /2 in . I . D . minim u m

TECHNIQUE
UC

Peening: Not req u ired; if u sed, proceed as permitted by the fabrication docu ment
ED

Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal when req u ired by Fig u re 1
R
FO
COMPANY NAME
for u se with :
Dated
Fabrication Docu ment(s) : s u ch as Code, S pecification or Contract Docu ment
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GROOVE WELDS: S ee Joints 1 thro u gh 1 7. Joints having preq u alified joint details permitted by
the latest edition of AWS D1 . 1 , S tru ctu ral Welding Code — S teel are also permitted .
For tu bu lar prod u cts, see Joints 1 , 2, 6, and 7. In addition, joints having groove designs res u lting from
Y
end preparations conforming with the latest edition of AS ME B1 6 . 25, B u ttwelding Ends , are also
allowable for application with this S WP S.
NL
a
O
E
US
f R
S TRUCTURAL PRODUCTS
a = 45 ° MIN . L TUBULAR PRODUCTS
a = 60 ° MIN .
NA
R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , + 1 /4 – 1 /1 6
O
JOINT 1
I
AT
a
UC
ED
R f
R
FO

a = 45 ° MIN . a = 60 ° MIN .
R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , + 1 /4 – 1 /1 6
JOINT 2
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a
BACKGOUGE &
Y
BACK WELD
NL
O
f R
E
a = 60 ° MI N
US
.
R = 1 /8 in , +1 /1 6–1 /8
.
f = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 3
L
NA
O
a
BACKGOUGE &
I
AT
BACK WELD
UC
f
ED
a = 60 ° MI N
R
R = 1 /8 in , +1 /1 6–1 /8
.
f = NOT LIMITED
FO
JOINT 4
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BACKGOUGE
a
S1
LY
ON
f
R
S2
b
E
US
a AND b = 60° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
AL
JOINT 5
I ON
AT
f
a
UC
R
ED

R
a = 45 ° MIN . a = 60° MIN .

R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6
FO
JOINT 6
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a a
Y
NL
f f
O
R R
E
a = 45 ° MI N . a = 60 ° MI N .
US
R = 1 /4 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in . , +1 /4 – 1 /1 6
JOINT 7
L
NA
f
I O
AT
a
UC
R BACKGOUGE
ED
& BACK WELD

R
a = 45 ° MI N .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
FO
f = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 8
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a a
BACKGOUGE
BACKGOUGE & BACK WELD
& BACK WELD
Y
NL
f f
R R
O
a = 45 ° MI N .
E
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
US
JOINT 9
L
NA
f
S2
S1
I O
AT
BACKGOUGE
a a
UC
R b
ED
R
a = 45 ° MI N .
b = 1 5 ° MAX .
FO
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 0
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BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
a a
S2 S2
Y
NL
f f
S1 S1
R
O
a a
R
E
US
a = 45 ° MI N .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
L
NA
JOINT 1 1
O
BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
I
AT
a a
r r
UC
ED
f f
R R
R
a = 45 ° MI N .
FO
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in . , +1 /8–0
JOINT 1 2
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BACKGOUGE
a
r S2
Y
NL
f
O
R
S1
E
a
US
a = 45 ° MIN .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
L
S 1 = NOT LIMITED
S 2 = NOT LIMITED
NA
JOINT 1 3
O
f
I
AT
UC
r
ED
BACKGOUGE R
& BACK WELD
R
a = 45 ° MIN .
FO
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
JOINT 1 4
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a a
BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
r r
Y
NL
f f
R R
O
a = 45 ° MI N .
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
E
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
US
JOINT 1 5
L S2
NA
S1
I O
AT
a a
r
UC
BACKGOUGE R
ED
R
a = 45 ° MIN .
FO
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6
f = NOT LIMITED
S 1 AND S 2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 6
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BACK- BACK-
GOUGE GOUGE
Y
a a
NL
S1 S1
r r
O
f f
E
S2 S2
US
R R
a a
L
NA
a = 45 ° MIN . f = NOT LIMITED
R = 1 /8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /8 S 1 = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in . , +1 /1 6–1 /1 6 S 2 = NOT LIMITED
O
JOINT 1 7
I
AT

UC
Metric Conversions
ED
in . mm °F °C ft3/h L/Min
0. 045 1 .1 50 10 30 15
0. 052 1 .3 500 260 50 25
R
1 /1 6 1 .6 1 1 00 590
5/64 2. 0 1 200 650
FO
1 /8 3. 2
3/1 6 4. 8
1 /4 6. 4
1 /2 13
3/4 19
1 -1 /2 38
4 1 00
53
SENSE TEST No:

SENSE PROGRAM Level I - Entry Welder, Test 4 (A)
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1 -1 -027
MATERIAL: ASTM A36
PRODUCT FORM: Plate
POSITION: Multiple PROGRESSION: Up or Down

BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per Drawing
(1/16 Electrode) (0.068 Electrode) (5/64 Electrode)
Process FCAW-S FCAW-S FCAW-S
Electrode/Filler Classification E71T-1 1 E71 T-1 1 E71 T-1 1
Electrode/Filler Size (in.) 2 1 /1 6 0.068 5/64
Current/Polarity DCEN DCEN DCEN
Current Range (Amps) 1 50 - 1 90 1 50-1 90 1 45-300
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) Globular or Spray Globular or Spray Globular or Spray
Voltage Range 17 - 19 1 8 - 20 1 8 - 21
Wire Feed Speed (IPM) 90 - 1 1 0 90 - 1 1 0 50 - 1 40
Contact Tube to Work (in.) 3/4 ± 1 /4 3/4 ± 1 /4 3/4 ± 1 /4
Torch Shielding Gas Composition NA NA NA
Torch Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) NA NA NA
Shielding Gas Cup Size NA NA NA
Deposit Thickness (in.) Per Drawing

NOTES:
1 . Electrode Size - Welder's choice
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1. Al l d im en sion s U.S. Cu stom ary U n its u n l ess
3G, U PH I LL
2. 3 /8 i n . th i ckn ess ca rbon steel.
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3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bil l o f m a teri al s
1 /4 10 &11
in U.S. Cu stom ary U n i ts pri or to cu ttin g.
4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e a bove bil l o f
m a teri al s to S.I . Metric U n i ts o f m easu re.
1 /4 5. Al l parts m ay be m ech a n i ca l l y cu t or
1 /4 m a ch in e OFC u n l ess specif ed m an u al

OFC.
1 /4
appl icabl e.
1 /4
7. Fit an d tack en tire assem bl y on ben ch
1 /4 be fore a tta ch i n g to positi on i n g arm .
8. Al l wel d in g to be d on e in posi tion
accord i n g to wel d in g sym bol.
bl e.
1 0. M el t th rou g h n ot req u ired.
1 2. Wel d join s pa rts 1 C an d 1 E to 1 A.
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1 /4
2F & 4F
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Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1 or P-1 ,
Groups 1 and 2), 1 /8 through 1 /2 inch Thick, E71 T-1 1 , As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications
Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 00701 4, 00701 5,
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00701 6, 20001 5, 200293, 200295, 200296, 200431 , 200432, 200433, 200434,
200600, 200601 , 200602, 200603, 200608, 200609, 20061 0, 200731 , 200732,
200733, 200787, 200790, 200791 , 200794, 200796
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Requirements for Application of SWPSs
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Scope. The data to su pport this S tandard Welding Proced u re S pecification (S WP S ) have been derived from
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the above listed Proced u re Qu alification Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated u nder the au spices
of the Welding Research Cou ncil . This S WP S is not valid u sing conditions and variables ou tside the ranges
listed . The American Welding S ociety considers that this S WP S presents information for prod u cing an
acceptable weld u sing the conditions and variables listed . The u ser needs a significant knowledge of welding
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and accepts fu ll responsibility for the performance of the weld and for providing the engineering capability,
q u alified personnel, and proper eq u ipment to implement this S WP S.
Application. This S WP S is to be u sed only as permitted by AWS B2 . 1 , Specification for Procedure and Per-
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formance Qualification, and the applicable fabrication docu ment(s) [su ch as code, specification, or contract
docu ment(s)] . The fabrication docu ment(s) shou ld specify the engineering req u irements su ch as design,
need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, q u ality control, and examination and tests applicable to the
end prod u ct.
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User’s Responsibility. An S WP S does not replace or su bstitu te for fabrication codes, specifications, contract
req u irements, or capability and j u dgment on the part of the u ser. An S WP S is to be u sed only as permitted by
the applicable fabrication code, specification, or contract docu ment.
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The ability to prod u ce prod u ction welds having properties su itable for the application depends u pon s u pple-
menting the S WP S with appropriate performance q u alification tests and sou nd engineering j u dgment. The
u ser is responsible for the q u ality and performance of the final prod u ct in accordance with the provisions of
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the fabrication docu ment(s) .

Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this S WP S to a specific application, a u ser may iss u e su pplementary
instru ctions. Su ch instru ctions may consist of tighter fit-u p tolerances, higher minim u m preheat temperatu re,
or any other instru ctions necessary to prod u ce a weldment that meets the req u irements of the fabrication
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docu ment(s) . These instru ctions shall not be less restrictive than provided in the S WP S.
Safety. S afety precau tions shall conform to the latest edition of AN S I Z49 . 1 , Safety in Welding, Cutting, and
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Allied Processes, pu blished by the American Welding S ociety.

This specification may involve hazardou s materials, operations, and eq u ipment. The specification does not
p u rport to address all of the safety problems associated with its u se. It is the responsibility of the u ser to
establish appropriate safety and health practices. The u ser shou ld determine the applicability of any reg u latory
limitations prior to u se.
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LIMITATIONS
This proced u re is not q u alified for PWHT or Notch To u ghness applications.
WELDING PROCESSES
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Welding Processes: FCAW- S (Fl u x Cored Arc Welding—S elf- S hielded)
Mode of Metal Transfer: Globu lar or S pray Transfer Mode
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BASE METALS
Base Metal: 1 Carbon S teel, M-1 or P-1 , Gro u ps 1 and 2
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Thickness Range: 1 /8 in throu gh 1 /2 in for groove and fillet welds
Diameter: Groove Welds: 4 in minim u m
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Fillet Welds: All Diameters
Coating: Uncoated AL
FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification: 1 AWS A5 . 20 or AS ME S FA 5 . 20
A Number : E71 T-1 1
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F Number : F N u mber 6
Classification: E71 T-1 1
Supplementary Filler Metal: Not Permitted
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Supplementary Powder: Not Permitted

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Deposit Thickness Range: 1 /2 in maxim u m pl u s reinforcement for groove welds

1 /8 in throu gh 1 /2 in fillet weld size for fillet welds
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JOINT DESIGNS
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Backing: Req u ired u nless backgou ged and back welded

Backing Material: Carbon S teel, M-1 , P-1 , Grou ps 1 , 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar
chemical analysis. Nonmetallic or nonfu sing metal retainers are not
permitted .
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POSITIONS
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Permitted Positions: All Positions

Vertical Progression: Either Uphill or Downhill
1 M and P n u mbers for base metal and F and A n u mbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in AWS
B2. 1 and AS ME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, S ection IX.
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Preheat Maintenance: D u ring welding
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Electrode Cu rrent Wire Feed
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S peed
Classification S tage Dia. (in) Volts Amperes Polarity (ipm)
E71 T-1 1 Root or Fill 1 /1 6 1 7–1 9 1 50–1 90 DCEN (S traight) 90–1 1 0
E71 T-1 1 Root or Fill 0. 068 1 8–20 1 50–1 90 DCEN (S traight) 90–1 1 0
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E71 T-1 1 Root or Fill 5/64 1 8–21 1 45–300 DCEN (S traight) 50–1 40
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Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4 in ± 1 /4 in
TECHNIQUE
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Peening: Not req u ired; if u sed, proceed as permitted by the fabrication
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docu ment(s) .
Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal when u sed
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Single or Multiple Passes:

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Either
Maximum Bead Thickness: 1 /4 in
Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal meth-
ods. The repair cavity may differ in contou r and dimension from a
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normal joint preparation and may present different restraint condi-

tions. Repair of base metal defects shall be in accordance with the
req u irements of the fabrication docu ment(s) .
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COMPANY NAME ________________________________________________________________________

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with :
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________________________________________________________________ Dated ________________

Date ____________ Approved by ___________________________________ Title __________________
2 Preheat and interpass temperatu res m u st be su fficient to prevent crack formation . Temperatu res above the minim u m
shown may be req u ired for highly restrained welds, by the electrode man u factu rer, or by the Fabrication Docu ment(s) .
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Metric Conversions
in mm °F °C ipm mm/s
1 /32 08
. 50 10 70 30
1 /1 6 16 500 260 90 38
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0 068
. 17
. 110 47
5/64 20
. 1 30 55
3/32 24
. 1 40 59
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1 /8 32
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3/1 6 48
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1 /4 64
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1 /2 13
3/4 19
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4 200
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GROOVE WELDS: S ee Joints 1 thro u gh 8. In addition, preq u alified joint details for complete joint
penetration groove welded joints listed by AWS D1 . 1 , Structural Welding Code—Steel, are also allow-
able. For tu bu lar prod u cts, see Joints 1 and 2 .
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JOINT 1
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JOINT 2
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JOINT 3
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JOINT 4
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JOINT 5
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JOINT 6
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JOINT 7
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JOINT 8
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SENSE TEST No:

SENSE PROGRAM Level I - Entry Welder, Test 4 (B)
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1 -1 -01 8
MATERIAL: ASTM A36
PRODUCT FORM: Plate

BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per drawing
VARIABLE Root and Balance Root and Balance

(1/16 Electrode) (5/64 Electrode)
Process FCAW-S FCAW-S
Process Type Semiautomatic Semiautomatic
Electrode/Filler Classification E71T-8 E71 T-8
Electrode/Filler Size (in.) 2 1 /1 6 5/64
Consumable Insert NA NA
Tungsten Electrode Classification NA NA
Penetration Enhancing Flux NA NA
Current/Polarity DCEN DCEN
Current Range (Amps) 1 50 - 1 90 1 45 - 300
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) Globular or Spray Globular or Spray
Voltage Range 1 8 - 21 1 6 - 21
Wire Feed Speed (IPM) 90 - 1 1 0 50 - 1 40
Contact Tube to Work (in.) 3/4 ± 1 /4 3/4 ± 1 /4
Bead Width (Stringer or Weave) Either Either
Torch Shielding Gas Composition NA NA
Torch Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) NA NA
Shielding Gas Cup Size NA NA

NOTES:
1 .Electrode Size - Welder's choice
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NOTES:
1. Al l d im en sion s U.S. Cu stom ary U n i ts u n l ess
oth erwi se speci f ed.
3G, U PH I LL
2. 3 /8 i n . th ickn ess carbon steel.
SEE N OTES
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bil l o f m ateri al s
1 /4 10 &11
i n U.S. Cu stom ary U n its prior to cu ttin g.
4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e above bi l l o f
m ateri al s to S.I . M etri c U n its o f m easu re.
1 /4 m ach i n e OFC u n l ess speci f ed m an u al

OFC.
1 /4
appl i ca bl e.
1 /4
7. Fi t an d tack en tire assem bl y on ben ch
1 /4 be fore attach i n g to positi on in g arm .
8. Al l wel d in g to be d on e i n position
accord in g to wel d i n g sym bol.
9. Em pl oy boxin g tech n iq u e wh ere appl i ca -
bl e.
1 0. M el t th rou g h n ot req u ired.
1 2. Wel d joi n s parts 1 C an d 1 E to 1 A.
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N OTE 1 0
1 /4
2F & 4F
1 /4
4G, SEE
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Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel

(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,
E71T-8, As-Welded Condition
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007014, 007015, 007016, 200015, 200293, 200295, 200296, 200431, 200432,
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200433, 200434, 200600, 200601, 200602, 200603, 200608, 200609, 200610,
200731, 200732, 200733, 200787, 200790, 200791, 200794, 200796
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Requirements for Application ment on the part of the user. A Standard WPS is to
of Standard WPSs be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrica-
tion code, specification, or contract document.
Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding The ability to produce production welds having
Procedure Specification (WPS) have been derived properties suitable for the application depends upon
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from the above listed Procedure Qualification supplementing the Standard WPS with appropriate
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Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated performance qualification tests and sound engineer-
under the auspices of the Welding Research Coun- ing judgement. The user is responsible for the qual-
cil. This Standard WPS is not valid using conditions ity and performance ofthe final product in accordance
with the provisions of the fabrication document.
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and variables outside the ranges listed. The Ameri-

can Welding Society considers that this Standard
WPS presents information for producing an accept- Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this Stan-
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able weld using the conditions and variables listed. dard WPS to a specific application, a user may
The user needs a significant knowledge of welding issue supplementary instructions. Such instructions
and accepts full responsibility for the performance of may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher
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the weld and for providing the engineering capabili- minimum preheat temperature or any other instruc-
ty, qualified personnel, and proper equipment to tions necessary to produce a weldment that meets
implement this Standard Welding Procedure the requirements of the fabrication document. These
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Specification. instructions shall not be less restrictive than pro-

vided in the Standard WPS.
Application. This Standard WPS is to be used only
as permitted by the applicable fabrication document Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the
[such as code, specification, or contract docu- latest edition of ANSI/ASC Z49.1 , Safety in Welding
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ment(s)]. The fabrication document should specify and Cutting , published by the American Welding
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the engineering requirements such as design, need Society.

for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, quality This specification may involve hazardous mate-
control, and examination and tests applicable to the rials, operations, and equipment. The specification
end product. does not purport to address all of the safety prob-
lems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of
User’s Responsibility. A Standard WPS does not the user to establish appropriate safety and health
replace or substitute for fabrication codes, specifica- practices. The user should determine the applica-
tions, contract requirements, or capability and judg- bility of any regulatory limitations prior to use.
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LIMITATIONS
This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness or PWHT applications.
A Constant Voltage (Constant Potential) Welding Power Source is required.
WELDING PROCESSES
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Welding Processes: FCAW-S (Flux Cored Arc Welding, Self-Shielded)
Method of Application: Semiautomatic
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BASE METALS
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Base Metal Classification: 1 Carbon Steel, M-1 , P-1 , or S-1 , Group 1 or 2 to M-1 , P-1 , or S-1 ,
Group 1 or 2
Thickness Range: 1 /8 in. through 1 -1 /2 in. for groove welds,
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1 /8 in. minimum for fillet welds
Diameter: Groove Welds: 4 in. minimum
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FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification: 1
ANSI/AWS A5.20 or ASME SFA 5.20
A Number 1 , F Number 6
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Classification: E71 T-8

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Deposit Thickness Range: 1 -1 /2 in. maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds,
1 /8 in. through 1 -1 /2 in. fillet weld size for fillet welds
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JOINT DESIGNS
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Joint Designs: See Figure 1

Backing: When required by Figure 1
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Backing Material: 1 Carbon Steel, M-1 , P-1 , or S-1 , Group 1 , 2, or 3. Nonmetallic or nonfusing
metal retainers are not permitted
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POSITIONS
Permitted Positions: All
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Preheat Temperature: 2 50°F Minimum

Interpass Temperature: 2 50°F Minimum, 500°F Maximum
Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating not required
1 . M, P, and S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2.1 or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
2. Preheat and interpass temperatures must be sufficient to prevent crack formation. Temperatures above the minimum
shown may be required for highly restrained welds or by the fabrication document(s).
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Postweld Heat Treatment: None (Not qualified for PWHT applications)
Electrode Current
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Classification Dia. in. Volts Amperes Polarity Wire Feed Speed (ipm)
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E71 T-8 1 /1 6 1 8–21 1 50–1 90 DCEN (Straight) 90–1 1 0
E71 T-8 5/64 1 6–21 1 45–300 DCEN (Straight) 50–1 40
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E71 T-8 3/32 1 6–22 1 90–350 DCEN (Straight) 50–1 20
E71 T-8 7/64 25–30 350–525 DCEN (Straight) 1 05–1 90
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Contact Tube to Work Distance: 3/4 in. ± 1 /4 in.
Mode of Metal Transfer: Globular or Spray Transfer Mode
TECHNIQUE
Peening: Not required; if used, proceed as permitted by the fabrication document
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Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal when required by Figure 1
Gouging : M ech an i cal or th erm al
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Maximum Bead Thickness: 1 /4 in.
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COMPANY NAME
In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this Standard WPS
for use with:
Dated
Fabrication Document(s): such as Code, Specification or Contract Document
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GROOVE WELDS: See Joints 1 through 1 7. Joints having prequalified joint details permitted by
the latest edition of AWS D1 .1 , Structural Welding Code —Steel are also permitted.
For tubular products, see Joints 1 , 2, 6, and 7. In addition, joints having groove designs resulting
from end preparations conforming with the latest edition of ASME B1 6.25, Buttwelding Ends, are
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also allowable for application with this WPS.
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f R
STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS TUBULAR PRODUCTS

a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R = 1 /4 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6
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JOINT 1
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R f
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a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.

R = 1 /4 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6
JOINT 2
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BACKGOUGE &
BACK WELD
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f R
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a = 60° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
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f = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 3
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BACKGOUGE &
BACK WELD
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a = 60° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
R
f = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 4
Figure 1 (continued) —Allowable Joint Designs
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BACKGOUGE
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S1
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S2
b
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a AND b = 60° MIN.
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 5
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a
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a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R
R = 1 /4 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6

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JOINT 6
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a a
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f f
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R R
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a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
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R = 1 /4 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6
JOINT 7
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a = 45° MIN.
R
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 8
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a a
BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
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f f
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R R
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a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 9
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S2
S1
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BACKGOUGE
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R b
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a = 45° MIN.
R
b = 1 5° MAX.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6
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f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 10
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BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
a a
S2 S2
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f f
S1 S1
R
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a a
R
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a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 11
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BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
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a a
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f f
R R
R
a = 45° MIN.
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in., +1 /8-0
JOINT 1 2
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BACKGOUGE
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r S2
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f
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R
S1
a
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a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 1 3
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BACKGOUGE
& BACK WELD
R
a = 45° MIN.
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6
JOINT 1 4
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a a
BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
r r
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f f
R R
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a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6
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JOINT 1 5
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S2
S1
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BACKGOUGE R
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R
a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
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r = 3/8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6

f = NOT LIMITED
S1 AND S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 6
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BACK- BACK-
GOUGE GOUGE
a a
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S1 S1
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r r
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f f
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S2 S2
R R
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a a
a = 45° MIN. f = NOT LIMITED

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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8 S1 = NOT LIMITED
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r = 3/8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6 S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 7
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Metric Conversions
in. mm °F °C
1 /1 6 1 .6 50 1 0
5/64 2.0 500 260
R
3/32 2.4
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7/64 2.8
1 /8 3.2
3/1 6 4.8
1 /4 6.4
3/4 19
1 -1 /2 38
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SENSE TEST No:

PERFORMANCE 1 5/15/2015
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1-1-008
THICKNESS : 10 Gage to 14 Gage

BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per drawing

Process GTAW GTAW
Process Type Manual Manual
Filler Classification ER70S-2 or ER70S-3 ER70S-2 or ER70S-3
Filler Size (in.) 1 3/32 3/32
Tungsten Electrode Classification EWTh-2, EW La-1.5, EWCe-2 EWTh-2, EW La-1 .5, EWCe-2
Tungsten Electrode Size (in.) 2 3/32 or 1 /8 3/32 or 1 /8
Current Range (Amps) 58 - 81 70 - 1 00
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) NA NA
Voltage Range NA NA
Contact Tube to Work (in.) NA NA
Torch Shielding Gas Composition Argon Argon
Torch Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) 15-25 ft3 /h 1 5-25 ft3 /h
Shielding Gas Cup Size 1/2 in. ID minimum 1/2 in. ID minimum
Gage Nominal Thickness (T) 0.074 in. 0.134 in.
Qualification Standard AWS QC10, Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level I—Entry Welders

AWS QC-10, Table 8.1
NOTES:
2. Tungsten Electrode size - Welder's choice
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1. Al l d im en si on s U.S. Cu stom ary U n i ts u n l ess
SEE N OTES
1 /8 oth erwi se speci f ed.
10 &11
2. 1 0 g a.-1 4 g a. th i ckn ess ca rbon steel.
specif ed.
1 /8
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bi l l o f m aterial s
1 /8 in U.S. Cu stom ary U n its prior to cu tti n g.
1 /8 4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e above bi l l o f

m aterial s to S.I . M etri c U n its o f m easu re.
1 /8 m ach in e PAC u n l ess specif ed m a n u al PAC.
6. Al l wel d s GMAW-S (Sh ort Circu itin g
Tran s fer) or GTAW as appl i cabl e.
7. Fi t an d tack en ti re assem bl y on ben ch
be foRe a ttach i n g to positi on i n g arm .
8. Al l wel d i n g to be d on e i n positi on
9. Em pl oy boxi n g tech n i q u e wh ere appl i ca-
bl e.
1 0. Mel t th rou g h n ot req u i red.
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N OTE 1 0
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1E 1 2. Wel d joi n s parts 1 C an d 1 E to 1 A.
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1 /8 2-4
2F & 4F
1 /8 2-4
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GMAW-S, GTAW Carbon Steel
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1 , P-1 , or S-1 ),
1 8 through 1 0 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing
Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 1 04A, 1 05B,
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1 06A, 1 07A, 1 08A, 1 09A, 1 1 0A, 1 1 1 A, 1 1 2A, 1 1 3A, 1 1 4A, 1 1 5A
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responsibility for the performance of the weld and for of tighter fit-u p tolerances, higher minim u m preheat
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ment(s)] . The fabrication docu ment(s) shou ld spec- American Welding S ociety.
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LIMITATIONS
WELDING PROCESSES
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Welding Process: GTAW (Gas Tu ngsten Arc Welding)
Method of Application: Man u al
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BASE METALS
Base Metal: 1 Carbon S teel, M-1 , P-1 , or S -1 , Grou p 1
Thickness Range: 2 Groove Weld : 1 8 ga. (0. 0478 in . ) throu gh 1 0 ga. (0. 1 345 in . )
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Coating: Uncoated
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FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification: 1 AWS A5 . 1 8 or AS ME S FA 5. 1 8
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Classification: ER70S -2 or 3
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Consumable Inserts: Not Permitted
Penetration Enhancing Flux: Not Permitted
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JOINT DESIGNS
Allowable Joint Designs: S ee Fig u re 1
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Backing: Optional
Backing Material: Carbon S teel 1 , M-1 , P-1 , or S -1 . Nonmetallic or nonfu sing metal
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POSITIONS
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GAS
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Torch Shielding Gas: Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5. 32, S G-A
Flow Rate: 1 5 to 25 ft3/h
1M and P n u mbers for base metal and F and A n u mbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in AWS
B2 . 1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, S ection IX.
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GAS (Cont’d)
Gas Nozzle Size: 1 /4 in . to 5/8 in I . D.
Backing/Root Shielding Gas: None
Trailing Gas: None
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Specification: AWS A5 . 1 2, AS ME S FA 5 . 1 2
Classification: EWTh-2, EWLa 1 . 5
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Filler Metal Amperesa Cu rrent

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Base Metal Classification Dia. (in . ) Groove Fillet Type/Polarity

1 8 ga. ER70S -2 or 3 1 /1 6 45–65 50–55 DCEN (S traight)
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1 6 ga. ER70S -2 or 3 1 /1 6 51 –73 68–73 DCEN (S traight)
1 4 ga. ER70S -2 or 3 3/32 57–81 86–91 DCEN (S traight)
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1 3 ga. ER70S -2 or 3 3/32 60–85 95–1 00 DCEN (S traight)

1 2 ga. ER70S -2 or 3 3/32 63–90 1 05–1 1 0 DCEN (S traight)
1 1 ga. ER70S -2 or 3 3/32 66–95 1 1 5–1 20 DCEN (S traight)
1 0 ga. ER70S -2 or 3 3/32 70–1 00 1 25–1 30 DCEN (S traight)
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TECHNIQUE
Beads: S tringer or weave
Peening: No
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TECHNIQUE (Cont’d)
Single or Multipass: Either
Backgouging: Not req u ired, mechanical or thermal if u sed .
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methods. The repair cavity may differ in contou r and dimensions
from a normal joint preparation and may present different restraint
conditions.
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COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________________
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Metric Conversions
0 0478 1 889 50 10 15 71
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. . 49 25 11 8
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1 /1 6 1 6000
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3/32 2 4000
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1 /8 3 2000
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1 /4 6 4000
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JOINT 1 0 5/8 1 5 9000

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QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
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THICKNESS : 1 0 Gage to 1 4 Gage

BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per drawing

Process GTAW GTAW
Filler Classification ER308, ER308L ER308, ER308L
Filler Size (in.) 1 3/32 3/32
Tungsten Electrode Classification EWTh-2, EW La-1 .5, EWCe-2 EWTh-2, EW La-1 .5, EWCe-2
AWS QC1 0, Specification for Qualification and Certification of SENSE Level I—Entry Welders
Current Range (Amps) 51 - 76 70 - 95
Voltage Range NA NA
Torch Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) 1 5-25 ft3 /h 1 5-25 ft3 /h
Root Shielding Gas Composition Argon Argon
Root Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) 5-1 5 ft3 /h 5-1 5 ft3 /h

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N OTE 1 0
NOTES:
1. Al l d i m en si on s U.S. Cu stom a ry U n its u n l ess
oth erwi se speci f ed.
2. 1 0 g a.-1 4 g a. th i ckn ess au sten i ti c sta in l ess
steel . Opti on a l ch oi ce o f th i ckn ess with in
ran g e specif ed.
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bi l l o f m a teri al s
3 F, U PH I LL i n U.S. Cu stom a ry U n i ts pri or to cu tti n g.
m ateri al s to S.I . M etri c U n its o f m ea su re.
5. Al l pa rts m ay be m ech an ica l l y cu t or
m ach in e PAC u n l ess specif ed m a n u al PAC.
6. Al l wel d s GTAW.
7. Fit a n d tack en ti re a ssem bl y on ben ch
be fore atta ch i n g to posi tion i n g a rm .
8. Al l wel d i n g to be d on e i n posi ti on
a ccordi n g to wel d in g sym bol.
9. Em pl oy boxi n g tech n i q u e wh ere a ppl i ca -
bl e.
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2G, SEE
N OTE 1 0

GTAW Austenitic Stainless Steel
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel
(M-8, P-8, or S-8), 1 8 through 1 0 Gauge, in the
As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 080A, 081 A,
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082A, 083A, 084A, 085A, 086A, 087A, 088A, 089A, 090A, 091 A
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[su ch as code, specification, or contract docu - and Allied Processes, pu blished by the American
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LIMITATIONS
WELDING PROCESSES
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BASE METALS
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Base Metal: 1 Au stenitic S tainless S teel, M-8, P-8, or S -8 to M-8, P-8, or S -8
Thickness Range: 2 Groove Weld : 1 8 ga. (0. 0500 in . ) throu gh 1 0 ga. (0. 1 406 in . )
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Coating: Uncoated
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Filler Metal Specification: 1 AWS A5 . 9 or AS ME S FA 5. 9
A N u mber 8, F N u mber 6
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Classification: ER3XX
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Consumable Inserts: Not Permitted
Penetration Enhancing Flux: Not Permitted
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POSITIONS
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Torch Shielding Gas: Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5 . 32, Class S G-A
Flow Rate: 1 5 to 25 ft3/h
Gas Nozzle Size: 1 /4 in . to 5/8 in I . D.
1 M, P, and S n u mbers for base metal and F and A n u mbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2. 1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
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GAS (Cont’d)
Backing/Root Shielding Gas: Welding Grade Argon or AWS A5 . 32, S G-A. Gas shall remain in
place u ntil the joint is completed . When introd u cing shielding gas to
initiate a pu rge; it is necessary to have at least a 6 vol u me change
of atmosphere within the pu rge zone prior to welding . It is not nec-
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essary to shield the root of fillet welds or groove welds with backing
or back gou ging .
Flow Rate: A typical flow range of 5 to 1 5 ft3/h may be varied depending on
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component config u ration .
Trailing Gas: None
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TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
Specification: AWS A5. 1 2, AS ME S FA 5 . 1 2
Classification : EWTh-2, EWLa-1 . 5
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Filler Metal Amperesb Cu rrent

Base Metal Classification a Dia. (in . ) Groove Fillet Type/Polarity
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1 8 ga. ER3XX 1 /1 6 35–60 50–55 DCEN (S traight)

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1 4 ga. ER3XX 3/32 51 –76 86–91 DCEN (S traight)

1 3 ga. ER3XX 3/32 55–80 95–1 00 DCEN (S traight)
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1 2 ga. ER3XX 3/32 60–85 1 05–1 1 0 DCEN (S traight)

1 1 ga. ER3XX 3/32 65–90 1 1 5–1 20 DCEN (S traight)
1 0 ga. ER3XX 3/32 70–95 1 25–1 30 DCEN (S traight)
a Any 300 series filler metal conforming to A No. 8 may be selected to meet the strength req u irements; however, corrosion
req u irements may dictate the specific selection .
b Amperage shall not exceed the capacity of the Tu ngsten Electrodes.
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TECHNIQUE
Beads: S tringer or weave
Peening: No
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Single or Multipass: Either
Backgouging: Not req u ired, mechanical or thermal when u sed .
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methods. The repair cavity may differ in contou r and dimension
from a normal joint preparation and may present different restraint
conditions.
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Metric Conversions
0 0500 1 270 50 1 0 15 71
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. . 25 11 8
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1 /1 6 1 600 350 1 77
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3/32 2 400
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1 /8 3 200
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1 /4 6 400
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AWS B2.1 -22-01 5
MATERIAL: M-22 Aluminum Sheet1
PRODUCT FORM: Aluminum Sheet
THICKNESS : 1 0 Gage to 1 4 Gage
POSITION: 1 G, 2F PROGRESSION: Uphill
MIN. PREHEAT / MAX INTERPASS TEMP: 50°F /NA Joint Details: See Drawing AWS EDU-5
BACKING: None
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: Per drawing

Process GTAW GTAW
Filler Classification ER4043 ER4043
Filler Size (in.) 1 3/32 1 /8
Tungsten Electrode Classification EWP EWP
Current/Polarity AC AC
Current Range (Amps) 76 - 87 1 1 0 - 1 25
Voltage Range NA NA
Torch Shielding Gas Flow Rate (cfh) 20-40 ft3 /h 20-40 ft3 /h
Root Shielding Gas Composition None None

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N OTE 1 0 oth erwi se specif ed.
2. 1 0 g a.-1 4 g a. th ickn ess a l u m in u m .
specif ed.
3. Th e wel d er sh al l prepare a bi l l o f m aterial s
in U.S. Cu stom ary U n its prior to cu tti n g.
m aterial s to S.I . M etri c U n its o f m easu re.
5. Al l parts m ay be m ech an ical l y cu t or
m ach in e PAC u n l ess specif ed m a n u al PAC.
6. Al l wel d s GTAW.
7. Fi t an d tack en ti re a ssem bl y on ben ch
be fore attach in g to posi tion in g arm .
8. Al l wel d i n g to be d on e i n positi on
9. Em pl oy boxi n g tech n i q u e wh ere appl ica-
bl e.
1 0. Mel t th rou g h n ot req u i red.
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum (M/P-22 to M/P-22),
1 8 through 1 0 Gauge, ER4043 or R4043, in the
As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 1 52A, 1 53A,
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1 54A, 1 55A, 1 56A, 1 57A, 1 58A, 1 59A, 1 60A, 1 61 A, 1 62A, 1 63A
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Requirements for on the part of the u ser. An S WP S is to be u sed only
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Proced u re S pecification (S WP S ) have been derived
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from the above listed Proced u re Qu alification erties su itable for the application depends u pon su p-
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated plementing the S WP S with appropriate performance
u nder the au spices of the Welding Research Co u n-
q u alification tests and sou nd engineering j u dgment.
cil . This S WP S is not valid u sing conditions and vari- The u ser is responsible for the q u ality and perfor-
information for prod u cing an acceptable weld u sing Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this S WP S
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providing the engineering capability, q u alified per- temperatu re, or any other instru ctions necessary to
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the fabrication docu ment(s) . These instru ctions shall
Application. This S WPS is to be u sed only as per- not be less restrictive than provided in the S WP S.
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cedure and Performance Qualification, and the est edition of AN S I Z49 . 1 , Safety in Welding, Cut-
applicable fabrication docu ment(s) [su ch as code, ting, and Allied Processes, pu blished by the
specification, or contract docu ment(s)] . The fabrica- American Welding S ociety.
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tion docu ment(s) shou ld specify the engineering

req u irements su ch as design, need for heat treat- This specification may involve hazardou s materials,
ment, fabricating tolerances, q u ality control, and operations, and eq u ipment. The specification does
examination and tests applicable to the end prod u ct. not pu rport to address all of the safety problems
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LIMITATIONS
BASE METALS
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Base Metal: 1 Al u min u m, M/P-22 to M/P-22
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Thickness Range: 2 Groove Weld : 1 8 ga. (0. 0400 in) throu gh 1 0 ga. (0. 1 01 0 in)
Fillet Weld : 1 8 ga. (0. 0400 in) throu gh 1 0 ga. (0. 1 01 0 in)
Coating: Uncoated
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Filler Metal Specification: 1 AWS A5 . 1 0
AS ME S FA 5. 1 0
AWS /AS ME F N u mber 23
Classification: ER4043 or R4043
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Deposit Thickness Range: Groove Weld : Base metal thickness pl u s reinforcement, max.
Fillet Weld Leg : Base metal thickness, min .
Maximum Weld Bead Thickness: Base metal thickness pl u s reinforcement
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Penetration Enhancing Flux: Not permitted
JOINT DESIGNS
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Backing Material:
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POSITIONS
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Flow Rate: 20 ft3/h to 40 ft3/h

Gas Nozzle Size: 1 /4 in to 5/8 in I . D.
Backing/Root Shielding Gas: Not req u ired
1 M and P n u mbers for base metal and F-n u mbers for filler metal are as detailed in AWS B2 . 1 , Specification for Welding Pro-
cedure and Performance Qualification and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, S ection IX.
2 S ee AN S I S pecification (H 35 . 2) for base metal thickness tolerances.
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Interpass Temperature: 250°F maxim u m
TECHNIQUE
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Weave or Stringer Beads: Either
Peening: No
Initial Cleaning:
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Mechanical or chemical, joint shall be dry prior to welding
Single or Multiple Pass: Either
Backgouging: Not req u ired, mechanical if u sed .
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Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods.
The repair cavity may differ in contou r and dimension from a normal
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joint preparation and may present different restraint conditions.
TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
Specification: AWS A5 . 1 2, AS ME S FA 5 . 1 2
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Classification: EWP, EWZr-1 , or EWCe-2
Size: 1 /8 in max. with a balled end .
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Filler Metal Amperes C u rrent

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1 8 ga. ER4043 or R4043 3/32 max. 40–50 50–60
1 7 ga. ER4043 or R4043 3/32 max. 49–59 58–68
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1 6 ga. ER4043 or R4043 3/32 max. 58–68 66–76

1 5 ga. ER4043 or R4043 3/32 max. 67–78 74–84 All Gau ges
1 4 ga. ER4043 or R4043 3/32 max. 76–87 82–92 Alternating Cu rrent
1 3 ga. ER4043 or R4043 3/32 max. 85–97 90–1 00
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1 2 ga. ER4043 or R4043 1 /8 max. 93–1 06 98–1 08

1 1 ga. ER4043 or R4043 1 /8 max. 1 01 –1 1 5 1 06–1 1 6
1 0 ga. ER4043 or R4043 1 /8 max. 1 1 0–1 25 1 1 5–1 25
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Date _____________ Approved by ___________________________________ Title __________________
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Metric Conversions
in mm °F °C ft3/h L/m
0 040
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0 1 01 2 565 1 20 49 40 18 9
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3/32 .2 400 250 1 20

1 /8 .3 200
1 /4 .6 400
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1 01
SENSE TEST No:

WELDER REVISION No : DATE :
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
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MATERIAL: ASTM A36 Joint Details:
PRODUCT FORM: Plate
POSITION: 2G PROGRESSION: NA
BACKING: Carbon Steel Backing Strip 1
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: 3/8" x 3" min. x 7" min., 2 pieces required
(3/32" Electrode) (1/8" Electrode) (5/32" Electrode)
Process SMAW SMAW SMAW
Process Type Manual Manual Manual
Electrode/Filler Classification E701 8 E701 8 E701 8
Electrode/Filler Size (in.) 2 3/32 1 /8 5/32
Current Range (Amps) 70 - 1 1 0 90 - 1 50 1 20 - 1 90
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) NA NA NA
Voltage Range NA NA NA
Wire Feed Speed (ipm) NA NA NA
Contact Tube to Work (in.) NA NA NA
Deposit Thickness (in.) 3/8 (plus reinforcement) 3/8 (plus reinforcement) 3/8 (plus reinforcement)
Acceptance Criteria: Visual Inspection per: One Face Bend and One Root Bend for each position per:
AWS QC-1 0, Table 8.1 AWS QC-1 0 Table 8.2
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SENSE TEST No:

WELDER REVISION No : DATE :
QUALIFICATION
SUPPORTING SWPS No:
TECHNIQUE SHEET
AWS B2.1 -1 -01 6
MATERIAL: ASTM A36 Joint Details:
PRODUCT FORM: Plate
POSITION: 3G PROGRESSION: Uphill
BACKING: Carbon Steel Backing Strip 1
BACKGOUGING: None
COUPON: 3/8" x 3" min. x 7" min., 2 pieces required
(3/32" Electrode) (1/8" Electrode) (5/32" Electrode)
Process SMAW SMAW SMAW
Process Type Manual Manual Manual
Electrode/Filler Classification E701 8 E701 8 E701 8
Electrode/Filler Size (in.) 2 3/32 1 /8 5/32
Current Range (Amps) 70 - 1 1 0 90 - 1 50 1 20 - 1 90
Transfer Mode (GMAW & FCAW) NA NA NA
Voltage Range NA NA NA
Wire Feed Speed (ipm) NA NA NA
Contact Tube to Work (in.) NA NA NA
Deposit Thickness (in.) 3/8 (plus reinforcement) 3/8 (plus reinforcement) 3/8 (plus reinforcement)
Acceptance Criteria: Visual Inspection per: One Face Bend and One Root Bend for each position per:
AWS QC-1 0, Table 8.1 AWS QC-1 0 Table 8.2
NOTES:
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2),

1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition
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001021, 001022, 008001, 106004, 106005, 200116, 200117, 200118, 2001 19,
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200120, 2001 21, 200122, 200123, 200124, 200125, 200126, 200516, 200702,
500006, 500007, 500008, 500023, 500024, 500029, 001A, 002A
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Requirements for Application ment on the part of the user. A Standard WPS is to
of Standard WPSs be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrica-
tion code, specification, or contract document.
Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding The ability to produce production welds having
Procedure Specification (WPS) have been derived properties suitable for the application depends upon
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from the above listed Procedure Qualification Records supplementing the Standard WPS with appropriate
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(PQRs) which were reviewed and validated under performance qualification tests and sound engineer-
the auspices of the Welding Research Council. This ing judgement. The user is responsible for the quali-
Standard WPS is not valid using conditions and ty and performance of the final product in accordance
with the provisions of the fabrication document.
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variables outside the ranges listed. The American

Welding Society considers that this Standard WPS
presents information for producing an acceptable Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this Stan-
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weld using the conditions and variables listed. The dard WPS to a specific application, a user may
user needs a significant knowledge of welding and issue supplementary instructions. Such instructions
accepts full responsibility for the performance of the may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher
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weld and for providing the engineering capability, minimum preheat temperature or any other instruc-
qualified personnel, and proper equipment to imple- tions necessary to produce a weldment that meets
ment this Standard Welding Procedure Specification. the requirements of the fabrication document. These
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instructions shall not be less restrictive than pro-

Application. This Standard WPS is to be used vided in the Standard WPS.
only as permitted by the applicable fabrication doc-
ument [such as code, specification, or contract Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the latest
document(s)]. The fabrication document should edition of ANSI/ASC Z49.1 , Safety in Welding and
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specify the engineering requirements such as de- Cutting , published by the American Welding Society.
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sign, need for heat treatment, fabricating toleranc- This specification may involve hazardous mate-
es, quality control, and examination and tests rials, operations, and equipment. The specification
applicable to the end product. does not purport to address all of the safety prob-
lems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of
User’s Responsibility. A Standard WPS does not the user to establish appropriate safety and health
replace or substitute for fabrication codes, specifica- practices. The user should determine the applica-
tions, contract requirements, or capability and judg- bility of any regulatory limitations prior to use.
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LIMITATIONS
This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness applications.
WELDING PROCESSES
Welding Processes: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
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Method of Application: Manual
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BASE METALS
Base Metal: 1 Carbon Steel, M-1 , P-1 , or S-1 , Group 1 or 2 to M-1 , P-1 , or S-1 ,
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Group 1 or 2
Thickness Range: 1 /8 in. through 1 -1 /2 in. for groove welds,
1 /8 in. minimum for fillet welds
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Diameter: Groove Welds: 1 in. minimum
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FILLER METALS
Filler Metal Specification: 1 ANSI/AWS A5.1 or ASME SFA 5.1
A Number 1 , F Number 4
Classification: E701 8
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Deposit Thickness Range: 1 -1 /2 in. maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds ,
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1 /8 in. through 1 -1 /2 in. fillet weld size for fillet welds

JOINT DESIGNS
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Joint Design: See Figure 1

Backing: When required by Figure 1
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Backing Material: 1 Carbon Steel, M-1 , P-1 , or S-1 , Group 1 , 2, or 3. Nonmetallic or nonfusing
metal retainers are not permitted
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POSITIONS
Permitted Positions: All
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Preheat Temperature: 2 50°F Minimum
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Interpass Temperature: 2 50°F Minimum, 500°F Maximum

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Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating not required
1 . M, P, and S numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in
AWS B2.1 or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
2. Preheat and interpass temperatures must be sufficient to prevent crack formation. Temperatures above the minimum
shown may be required for highly restrained welds or to meet the requirements of the fabrication document(s).
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Postweld Heat Treatment: Welds may either be as-welded or postweld heat treated at 1 1 00 to 1 200°F. If
heat treated, the heat treatment time shall be 1 hour per inch of thickness
(1 5 minutes minimum) unless otherwise noted in the fabrication document.
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Electrode 1 Current
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Classification Dia. 2 in. Amperes Polarity
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E701 8 3/32 70–1 1 0 DCEP (Reverse)
E701 8 1 /8 90–1 50 DCEP (Reverse)
E701 8 5/32 1 20–1 90 DCEP (Reverse)
E701 8 3/1 6 1 70–280 DCEP (Reverse)
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1 . The care and storage of electrodes shall be as recommended by the electrode
manufacturer.
2. 3/1 6 in. diameter shall not be used for tack or root pass welding nor for welding in
the vertical or overhead positions.
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TECHNIQUE
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Peening: Not required; if used, proceed as permitted by the fabrication document

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Backgouging: Mechanical or thermal when required by Figure 1
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Maximum Bead Thickness: 1 /4 in.

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COMPANY NAME
In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this Standard WPS
for use with:
Dated
Fabrication Document(s): such as Code, Specification or Contract Document
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GROOVE WELDS: See Joints 1 through 1 7. Joints having prequalified joint details permitted by
the latest edition of ANSI/AWS D1 .1 , Structural Welding Code —Steel are also permitted.
For tubular products, see Joints 1 , 2, 6 and 7. In addition, joints having groove designs resulting
from end preparations conforming with the latest edition of ANSI/ASME B1 6.25, Butt Welding Ends,
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are also allowable for application with this WPS.
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f R

a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R = 1 /4 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6
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JOINT 1
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R f
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a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.

R = 1 /4 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6
JOINT 2
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BACKGOUGE &
BACK WELD
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a = 60° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
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f = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 3
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BACK WELD
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a = 60° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
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f = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 4
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BACKGOUGE
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S2
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a AND b = 60° MIN.
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 5
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f
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a
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a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
R
R = 1 /4 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., +1 /4 -1 /1 6

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JOINT 6
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a a
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f f
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a = 45° MIN. a = 60° MIN.
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R = 1 /4 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6 R = 3/1 6 in., + 1 /4 -1 /1 6
JOINT 7
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a = 45° MIN.
R
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 8
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a a
BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 9
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BACKGOUGE
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a = 45° MIN.
R
b = 1 5° MAX.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6
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f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 0
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BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
a a
S2 S2
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S1 S1
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a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 11
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BACKGOUGE BACKGOUGE
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f f
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R
a = 45° MIN.
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in., +1 /8-0
JOINT 1 2
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BACKGOUGE
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S1
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a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 1 /4 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6
S1 = NOT LIMITED
S2 = NOT LIMITED
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JOINT 1 3
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BACKGOUGE
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R
a = 45° MIN.
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
f = NOT LIMITED
r = 3/8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6
JOINT 1 4
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a a
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R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
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JOINT 1 5
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S1
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BACKGOUGE R
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R
a = 45° MIN.
R = 1 /8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /8
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r = 3/8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6

f = NOT LIMITED
S1 AND S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 6
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BACK- BACK-
GOUGE GOUGE
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S2 S2
R R
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r = 3/8 in., +1 /1 6-1 /1 6 S2 = NOT LIMITED
JOINT 1 7
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Metric Conversions
in. mm °F °C
1 /1 6 1 .6 50 1 0
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3/32 2.4 500 260

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1 /8 3.2 1 1 00 590
5/32 4.0 1 200 650
3/1 6 4.8
1 /4 6.4
3/8 1 0
1 25
1 -1 /2 38
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Annex D (Informative)
Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries
for the AWS Education Committees
D1. Introduction
The American Welding Society (AWS) B oard of Directors has adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations of
AWS standards are handled in a formal manner. Under this policy, all interpretations are made by the committee that is
responsible for the standard. Official communication concerning an interpretation is directed through the AWS staff
member who works with that committee. The policy requires that all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writ-
ing. Such requests will be handled as expeditiously as possible, but due to the complexity of the work and the procedures
that must be followed, some interpretations may require considerable time.
D2. Procedure
All inquiries shall be directed to:
Director, Education Services Department
American Welding Society
8669 NW 3 6 St, # 1 3 0
Miami, FL 3 3 1 66
All inquiries shall contain the name, address, and affiliation of the inquirer, and they shall provide enough information
for the committee/subcommittee to understand the point of concern in the inquiry. When the point is not clearly defined,
the inquiry will be returned for clarification. For efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and in the format
specified below.
D2.1 Scope. Each inquiry shall address one single provision of the specification, unless the point of the inquiry involves
two or more interrelated provisions. The provision(s) shall be identified in the scope of the inquiry, along with the
edition of the specification that contains the provision(s) the inquirer is addressing.
D2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry shall be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose can
be either to obtain an interpretation of a specification’s requirement, or to request the revision of a particular provision in
the specification.
D2.3 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be concise, yet complete, to enable the committee to quickly and fully
understand the point of the inquiry. Sketches should be used when appropriate and all paragraphs, figures, and tables (or
the Annex), which bear on the inquiry shall be cited. If the point of the inquiry is to obtain a revision of the specification,
the inquiry must provide technical j ustification for that revision.
D2.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a proposed reply, state an interpretation of the provision that is the point
of the inquiry, or the wording for a proposed revision, if that is what the inquirer seeks.
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D3. Interpretation of Provisions

Interpretations of specification provisions are made by the Education Committee. The secretary of the committee refers
all inquiries to the chair of the particular subcommittee that has j urisdiction over the particular specification addressed
by the inquiry. The subcommittee reviews the inquiry and the proposed reply to determine what the response to the
inquiry should be. Following the development of the response, the inquiry and the response are presented to the entire
Education Committee for review and approval. Upon approval by the committee, the interpretation is an official interpre-
tation of the Society, and the secretary transmits the response to the inquirer and to the Welding Journal for publication.
D4. Publication of Interpretations

All official interpretations shall appear in the Welding Journal and will be posted on the AWS web site.
D5. Telephone Inquiries

Telephone inquiries to AWS Headquarters concerning the EG2. 0 S upplement, Supplement SENSE Level I—Entry
Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures, should be limited to matters directly related to the use of the specifi-
cation. The AWS B oard of Directors’ policy requires that all AWS staff members respond to a telephone request for an
official interpretation of any AWS standard with the information that such an interpretation can be obtained only through
a written request.
D6. The Education Committee

The activities of the Education Committee regarding interpretations are limited strictly to the interpretation of specification
provisions or to consideration of revisions to existing provisions. Neither AWS staff nor the committees are in a position
to offer interpretive or consulting services on: (1 ) specific engineering problems, or (2) requirements that apply to topics
outside the scope of the specification or points not specifically covered by the specification. In such cases, the inquirer
should seek assistance from a competent engineer or consultant experienced in the particular field of interest.
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Supplement SENSE Level I—

Under the Direction of the

ISBN: 978-0-87171 -934-8

Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards

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AWS Education Committee

Advisor to the AWS Education Committee

D. Klingman Welding Consultant

AWS Task Group on SENSE Standards

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Tabl e of Con ten ts

4. Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures ........................................................................................... 2

5. Performance Testing Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 2

Supplement SENSE Level I—Entry Welder

4. Welder Training Performance Testing Procedures

5. Performance Testing Guidelines

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1 3 GMAW-S Workmanship Steel Multiple 10 ga.–14 ga. B2.1-1-004 10 ga.–18 ga.

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B.2 SWPS Reference Documents

Test No. AWS SWPS Title

SENSE TEST No:

THICKNESS : 1 0 Gage and 14 Gage

POSITION: Multiple PROGRESSION: Uphill

CLEANING: Wire Brush, Grind as Required

COUPON: 1 0 to 1 4 gauge per drawing

VARIABLE 14 Gage 10 Gage

Acceptance Criteria: Visual Inspection per:

1 /8 4. Th e wel d er sh al l convert th e above bi l l o f

ID QTY SIZE METRIC CONVERSION American Welding Society

AWS EG2.0:201 7 Supplement

AWS B2.1 -1 -004:2002 (R201 3)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

prod u ce a weldment that meets the req u irements of

sonnel, and proper eq u ipment to implement this

AWS B2.1 -1 -004:2002 (R201 3)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Maximum Bead Thickness: S heet metal thickness pl u s reinforcement

Joint Designs: S ee Fig u re 1

AWS B2.1 -1 -004:2002 (R201 3)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

1 8 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 60/85 70/90 1 5/1 7 DCEP (Reverse)

1 4 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 80/1 1 2 092/1 05 1 6/1 9 DCEP (Reverse)

1 0 ga. ER70S -6 0. 035 1 00/1 40 1 1 5/1 20 1 8/20 DCEP (Reverse)

Pulsing Current: Not Permitted

Mode of Metal Transfer: S hort Circu iting Transfer Mode

Weave or Stringer Beads: S tringer or weave

Initial Cleaning: Mechanical or chemical, joint shall be dry prior to welding

AWS B2.1 -1 -004:2002 (R201 3)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Date ____________ Approved By ___________________________________ Title __________________

AWS B2.1 -1 -004:2002 (R201 3)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Figure 1 —Allowable Joint Designs

AWS B2.1 -1 -004:2002 (R201 3)

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

Date Approved By _____ Title

Date Approved by_______ Title _