APPENDIX B — NONMANDATORY
WELDING AND BRAZING FORMS
B-100 FORMS
This Nonmandatory Appendix illustrates sample for-
mats for Welding and Brazing Procedure Specifications,
Procedure Qualification Records, and Performance Qual-
ification.
A00 B-101 Welding
Form QW-482 is a suggested format for Welding
Procedure Specifications (WPS); Form QW-483 is a
suggested format for Procedure Qualification Records
(PQR). These forms are for the shielded metal-arc
(SMAW), submerged-arc (SAW), gas metal-arc
(GMAW), and gas tungsten-arc (GTAW) welding pro-
cesses, or a combination of these processes.
Forms for other welding processes may follow the
general format of Forms QW-482 and QW-483, as
applicable.
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Form QW-484 is a suggested format for Welder /
Welding Operator /Performance Qualification (WPQ) for
groove or fillet welds.
Form QW-485 is a suggested format for Demonstra-
tion of Standard Welding Procedure Specifications.
B-102 Brazing
Form QB-482 is a suggested format for Brazing
Procedure Specifications (BPS); Form QB-483 is a
suggested format for Procedure Qualifications Records
(PQR). These forms are for torch brazing (TB), furnace
brazing (FB), induction brazing (IB, resistance brazing
(RB), and dip brazing (DB) processes.
Forms for other welding processes may follow the
general format of Forms QW-482 and QW-483, as
applicable.
Form QB-484 is a suggested format for Brazer /
Brazing Operator /Performance Qualification (BPQ).
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A00 QW-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (WPS)

(See QW-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Company Name By:
Welding Procedure Specification No. Date Supporting PQR No.(s)
Revision No. Date
Welding Process(es) Type(s)
(Automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto.)

JOINTS (QW-402) Details

Joint Design
Backing (Yes) (No)
Backing Material (Type)
(Refer to both backing and retainers.)

䊐 Metal 䊐 Nonfusing Metal

䊐 Nonmetallic 䊐 Other

Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written Description

E
should show the general arrangement of the parts to be welded. Where
applicable, the root spacing and the details of weld groove may be
specified.

PL
(At the option of the Mfgr., sketches may be attached to illustrate joint
design, weld layers and bead sequence, e.g., for notch toughness proce-
dures, for multiple process procedures, etc.)
M
*BASE METALS (QW-403)
P-No. Group No. to P-No. Group No.
OR
Specification type and grade
SA

to Specification type and grade

OR
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.
to Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.
Thickness Range:
Base Metal: Groove Fillet
Other

*FILLER METALS (QW-404)

Spec. No. (SFA)
AWS No. (Class)
F-No.
A-No.
Size of Filler Metals
Weld Metal
Thickness Range:
Groove
Fillet
Electrode-Flux (Class)
Flux Trade Name
Consumable Insert
Other

*Each base metal-filler metal combination should be recorded individually.

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A99 QW-484 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDER/WELDING OPERATOR

PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS (WPQ)
(See QW-301, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Welder’s name Clock number Stamp no.

Welding process(es) used Type
(Manual, semiautomatic, machine, automatic)

Identification of WPS followed by welder during welding of test coupon

Base material(s) welded Thickness
Filler metal specification (SFA) Class (QW-404)

Manual or Semiautomatic Variables for Each Process (QW-350) Actual Values Range Qualified
Backing (metal, weld metal, welded from both sides, flux, etc.) (QW-402)
ASME P-No. to ASME P-No. (QW-403)
〈 〉 Plate 〈 〉 Pipe (enter diameter, if pipe) (QW-403)
Base metal thickness — OFW (QW-403)

E
Filler metal F-No. (QW-404)
Filler metal product form [solid/cored/flux-cored — GTA/PAW (QW-404)]
Consumable insert for GTAW or PAW (QW-404)
Weld deposit thickness for each welding process (QW-404)

L
Welding position (1G, 5G, etc.) (QW-405)
Progression (uphill/downhill) (QW-405)
Backing gas for GTAW, PAW, or GMAW; fuel gas for OFW (QW-408)
GMAW transfer mode (QW-409)
GTAW welding current type/polarity (QW-409)
P
Automatic/Machine Welding Variables for the Process Used (QW-360) Actual Values Range Qualified
M
Direct/remote visual control
Automatic voltage control (GTAW)
Automatic joint tracking
Welding position (1G, 5G, etc.)
Consumable insert
A

Backing (metal, weld metal, welded from both sides, flux, etc.)
Multiple or single pass per side
Change from automatic to machine
Filler for EBW or LBW
S

Laser type
Drive type for FRW
Vacuum type for EBW

Guided Bend Test Results

Guided Bend Tests Type 〈 〉 QW-462.2 (Side) Results 〈 〉 QW-462.3(a) (Trans. R & F) Type 〈 〉 QW-462.3(b) (Long, R & F) Results

Visual examination results (QW-302.4)

Radiographic test results (QW-304 and QW-305)
(For alternative qualification of groove welds by radiography)
Fillet Weld — Fracture test Length and percent of defects in.
Macro test fusion Fillet leg size in. × in. Concavity/convexity in.
Welding test conducted by
Mechanical tests conducted by Laboratory test no.
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test coupons were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the requirements
of Section IX of the ASME Code.

Organization

Date By

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QW-485 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR DEMONSTRATION OF STANDARD WELDING A00

PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (WPS)
(See Article V)
Identification of Standard Welding Procedure Specification Demonstrated:

Demonstration Welding Conditions

Specification, Type, and Grade of Base Metal(s):

To Specification, Type, and Grade of Base Metal(s):
Base Metal P- or S-Number to Base Metal P- or S-Number Thickness:

Welding Process(es) used:

䊐 Plate 䊐 Pipe (Enter Diameter of Pipe or Tube):

E
Groove Type (Single V, Double V, Single U, etc.):
Initial Cleaning Method:
Backing (Metal, Weld Metal, Backwelded, etc.):

PL
Filler Metal (SFA) Specification:
Filler Metal or Electrode Classification:
Filler Metal or Electrode Trade Name:
Tungsten Electrode Type and Size for GTAW:
Consumable Insert Class and Size for GTAW or PAW:
M
Backing Gas Composition and Flow Rate for GTAW, PAW, GMAW:
Preheat Temperature (°F):
Position (F, V, OH, H) of Weld:
SA
Progression (Uphill or Downhill):
Interpass Cleaning Method:
Measured Interpass Temperature (°F):
Approximate Deposit Thickness for Each Filler Metal or Electrode Type (in.):
Current Type/Polarity (AC, DCEP, DCEN):
Postweld Heat Treatment Time and Temperature:

Visual Examination of Completed Weld: Date of Test:

Bend Test 䊐 Transverse Root and Face [QW-462.3(a)] 䊐 Side (QW-462.2)

Type Result Type Result Type Result

Alternative Radiographic Examination Results:

Specimens Evaluated By: Title: Company:
Welding Supervised By: Title: Company:
Welder’s Name: Stamp No.
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the weld described above was prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with
the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.
Manufacturer or Contractor:
By: Date: Demonstration Number:

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QB-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR BRAZING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS (BPS) A00

(See QB-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Company Name

BPS No. Date Supporting PQR No.

Revisions

Brazing Process(es) Type(s)

(Manual, mechanical torch, etc.)

JOINTS (QB-408)
Type of Joint(s)

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Joint Clearance Range
Lap Length Range
Sketches, production drawings, symbols,

PL
or written description should show the
general arrangement of the parts to be
joined.
(At the option of the Mfgr., sketches
may be attached to illustrate joint design.)
M
BASE METALS (QB-402) BRAZING FLUX OR ATMOSPHERE (QB-406)
P-No. to P-No. Flux Trade Name or Composition
SA

Spec. type and grade Atmosphere for Furnace Brazing

to spec. type and grade [name or trade designation of the fuel used or
OR the name or trade designation of the gas compressing the atmosphere
Chem. analysis and mech. prop (hydrogen, Ammo-Gas, etc.) and a statement regarding the designed
to chem. analysis and mech. prop. character of the furnace atmosphere, e.g., whether it is reducing, de-
Thickness Range carburizing, inert, etc.]
Other
FLOW POSITION (QB-407)
FILLER METALS (QB-403) Flow Position(s)
F-No. Other Method of Applying Filler (Metal
ASME Spec. No. Other (face feeding, preplaced rings, shims, spray de-
AWS Class No. Other posit, cladding, etc.)
Size or Shape of Filler Metal Other
Other
POSTBRAZE HEAT TREATMENT (QB-409)
BRAZING TEMPERATURE (QB-404) Type and temperature of aging or stabilizing thermal treatment after
Temperature Range* brazing
Other
*Not applicable for torch brazing

TECHNIQUE (QB-410)
Method of Precleaning
Method of Postbrazing Cleaning
Type of Flame
Torch Tip Size
Other

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