& Dy ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) An American National Standard 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, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Site LicenseSite License to Make Copies for Intra-Company Use ‘This License is issued by the American Welding Society (hereinafter referred to as "AWS”) to you (hereinafter refered to as “Licensee”) based upon your application and conditions: 1. By becoming a Licensee, Licensee agrees to all the terms contained in this License. 2. Licensee is authorized to reproduce this AWS B2 Standard Welding Procedure for intra ‘company use only. Copies may not be made available to any individual not employed by Licensee or for any purpose unrelated to the business being conducted by Licensee, 3. 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Florida to resolve any disputesKey Words —weicing Procedure Specification, ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) bbase metal, allowable joint designs, ‘An American National Standard filler metal carbon steel, manual welding, shielded metal are welding Approved by the American National Standards Institute May 28, 1996 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, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications American Welding Socey (AWS) B2 Commiuee on Welling Procedure and Performance Gulcaion Under the Direction ofthe AWS Technical Activities Committee Approved by the AWS Board of Directors Abstract “This standard contains the essential welding variables fr earbon steel inthe thickness range of U/8 through 1-172 inch, using manval shielded metal are welling with E4010 (vertical uphill followed by E7018 (vec uphill), 1. cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for fillet and groove welds. This WPS was developed primarily for pipe applications. p> SocietyANSVAWS 82 1-1-205-98 (R007) Intemational Standard Book Number: 0-87171-492-2 ‘American Welding Society ‘550 N.W. LeJeune Road. Miami, FL 33126 © 1996 by American Welding Society All rights reserved Printed ia the United States of America Reaffirmed: January 11, 2007ANSVAWS 82.1-1.205: (2007) Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards All standards (codes, specifications, recommended practices, methods, classifications, and guides) of the American ‘Welding Society (AWS) are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the American National Standards Institute (ANSD. When AWS American National Standards are either incorporated in, or ‘made part of. documents that are included in federal or state laws and regulations, or the regulations of other govern- ‘mental bodies, their provisions earry the full legal authority of the statute. 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Procedures for appeal of an adverse decision concerning all such comments are provided in the Rules of Operation of the Technical Activities Committee. A copy of these Rules can be obtained from the American Welding Society. $50 N.W. Leleune Road, Miami, FL 33126,ANSUAWS B2.1-1-205.06(R2007) Personnel (Reaffirmation) AWS B2 Committee on Procedure and Performance Qualification G.M, Wisbrock, Chair J.J. Fluckiger. Vice Chair W.M. Ruof, Second Vice Chair . Morales, Secretary T.J. Anderson B. Beckman L.P. Connor J.L. Cooley W.D. Doty E.H.Gray MF Herrie RA, LaFave K.Y. Lee B.B. MacDonald K.M. McTague ‘A.S. Olivares JI. Sekely| RK, Wiswesser Advisors to the AWS B2 Committee on Procedure W.L. Balls J.D. Dunean NK. Kanaya G..W. Oyler J.B. Pike W. Sindel CLE Spaeder. Jr W. 1, Sperko RF. Waite Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Idaho Navionat Laboratory Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated ‘American Welding Society Consultant International Training laste Consultant JC & Associates, Incorporated Dory & Associates, Incorporated US. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Arise, Incorporated Elliott Company ‘The Lincoln Electric Company Consutans Factory Mutual HSB Global Standards Welding Services, Incorporated Welder Training & Testing Instinte id Performance Qualification Consultant Bechtel Corporation BEAR Testing Laboratory Consultant NASA Langley Research Center Sindel & Associates Consuttane Sperko Engineering Services Consultant AWS B2D Subcommittee on Standard Welding Procedure Specifications J. 4. Sekely, Chair S. Morales, Secretary L.P. Connor W. D. Doty KM. MeTague W. M. Ruof G.M, Wisbrock Welding Services, Incorporated American Welding Society Consultant Doty & Associates, Incorporated Faciory Mutual Bechtel Plan Machinery. incorporated Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire ControlANSVAWS 821-1205: (R2007) Personnel (Original) AWS Committee on Welding Qualification J.J. Sekely, Chair Eielleay Corporation G.M. Wisbrock, Jr, Ist Vice Chair Loral Vought Systems J.J. Fluckiger, 2nd Vice Chair Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company P. B. Dickerson, 3rd Vice Chair Consultant L.P.Connor, Secretary American Welding Sociery T.J.Anderson Bechtel Group, Incorporated W.L.Ballis Columbia Gas Distriburion Companies H.B.Cary — Consultont J.L.Cooley — Morrison-Knudsen Corporation W.D.Doly Dosyand Associates K.W. Fordyce Elliot Company E.H.Gray U.S.NRC Region 7 The Lincoln Electric Company Welding Engineering Services R,W.lackson Consultant A.W. Johnson A. W. Johnson and Associates N. Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory R.A.LaFave Elliot Company B.B. MacDonald United Association LW. McGrew Baback and Wilcox SC.L.Null Naval Sea Systems Command A.S. Olivares. The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company G.W. Oyler Consultant S.Panezie Canadian Welding Burean J.B.Shore Brooks Automation A.W.Sindel —Sindet and Associates C.E.Spaeder Aristech Chemical Corporation "DL. Sprow — McDermon, Incorporated sAdvkor ~RetiedANSVAWS 82.1-1-205-6 (R007) Foreword ‘This foreword is not par of ANSVAWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007), Standard Welding Procedure ‘Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Stee! (M-1/P- /S-1, Group I or 2), 18 through 1-122 inch Thick, £6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by £7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarity Pipe Applications. but is included for informational purposes only. ‘The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in a cooperative effort co generate standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding procedures tha are supported by adequate test data and that satisfy the technical requirements for the commonly used construction codes and specifications has been expressed by many individuals and organizations. The purpose of a welding procedure qualification is to provide test data for assessing the properties of a weld joint. ‘This Wekding Procedure Specification isan outgrowth ofthe coordinated work of the Welding Procedures Commitee of the WRC and the Commitee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification of AWS. The Welding Procedures ‘Committee has provided the est data documented by a Summaty of Procedure Qualification Records. ‘The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest edition of AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions Including Terms for Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, ‘Thermal Cutting, and Thermal Spraying. Tie AWS Committee on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the subject of qualification. The primary document developed by this commitee is AWS B2.1 Standard for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation and framework for Standard Welding Procedure Specifications. ‘Comments and suggestions forthe improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent 0 the Secretary, AWS B2 Committe2 on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification, American Welding Sociey. 550 N.W. Leleune Road, Miami, FL 33126.ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 1 of 15, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) 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, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), ‘As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Welding Research Council—Supporting PQR Numbers: 001001, 001009, 001021, 001022, 001028, 003016, 003017, 008001, 103004, 106004, 106005, 106006, 107020, 107021, 107022, 200018, 200108, 200109, 200110, 200111, 200112, 200113, 200114, 200115, 200116, 200117, 200118, 200119, 200120, 200121, 200122, 200123, 200124, 200125, 200126, 200142, 200143, 200144, 200145, 200514, 200516, 200517, 200519, 200611, 200614, 200615, 200617, 200618, 200619, 200620, 200702, 200703, 500001, 500002, 500006, 500007, 500008, 500021, 500023, 500024, 500028, 500029, 500119, 197A, 198A, 199A Requirements for Application of Standard WPSs Scope. The data to suppor this Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) have been derived fromthe above listed Procadure Qualification Rocords (PORs) which were reviewed and validated under tho auspices ofthe Welding Research Councl. This Standard WPS is not valid using concitions and variables outside the ranges listed. The American Welding Society considers that this Standard WPS presents information for producing an acceptable weld using the conditions and variables listed. The user needs a significant knowledge of welding and accepts ful responsibilty forthe performance of the weld and for providing the engineering capability, Qualified personnel, and proper equipment to imple- ‘ment this Standard WPS. Application. This Standard WPS is to be used only ‘as permitted by the applicable fabrication document(s), [such as code, specification, or contract document(s]. ‘The fabrication document(s) should specify the en- gineering requirements such as design, need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, quality con- trol, and examination and tests applicable to the end product. User's Responsibility. A Standard WPS does not replace or substitute for fabrication codes, speci cattons, contract requirements, or capability and judg- ment on the part of the user. A Standard WPS is to be used only as permitted by the applicable fabrica- tion code, specification, or contract document. The abilty to produce production welds having propetties suitable for the application depends upon ‘supplementing the Standard WPS with appropriate performance qualification tests and sound engineer- ing judgment. The user is responsible for the quality, and performance of the final product in accordance with the provisions of the fabrication document(s). Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this Stan- dard WPS to @ specific application, a user may issue supplementary instructions. Such instructions may consist of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher minimum preheat temperature or any other instruc- tions necessary to produce a weldment that meeis the requirements of the fabrication document(s) ‘Thase instructions shall not be less restrictive than provided in the Standard WPS. Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the latest edition of ANSI 249.1, Safety in Welding, Cut- ting, and Aled Processes, published by the American Welding Society. This specification may involve hazardous mate- tials, operations, and equipment. The specification. does not purport to address all of the safety prob- lems associated with its use. Itis the responsibilty of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices. The user should determine the applica bility of any regulatory limitations prior to use. Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1- 205-96 (R2007) Page 2 of 15 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) LIMITATIONS. ‘This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness applications. WELDING PROCESSES Welding Processes: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) Method of Application: Manual BASE METALS Base Metal:' Carbon Steel, M-1, P-t, or S- Group 1 or 2 Thickness Range: 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. for groove welds, 4/8 in. minimum for filet welds: Groove Welds: 1 in, 0.0. minimum Fillet Welds: 3/4 in, O.D. minimum. Group 1 or 2 to Met, Pet, or S-1, Pipe Diameter FILLER METALS ANSVAWS AS.1 or ASME SFA 5.1 ‘A Number 1, F Number 3 for E6010 and F Number 4 for £7018 Classification: 6010 and E7018 Deposit Thickness Ran 1-1/2 in. maximum plus reinforcement for groove welds, 1/8 in. through 1-1/2 in. fillet weld size for fillet welds Filler Metal Speci JOINT DESIGNS See Figure 1 Optional for £6010, required for E7018 Backing Material:* Carbon Steel, M-1, P-1, of S-1, Group 1, 2, or 3 or weld metal of similar chemical analysis, Nonmetalic or nonfusing metal retainers are not permitted, POSITIONS Permitted Positions: All, exoept as noted Vertical Progression: Uphill PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURES. Preheat Temperature:* 50°F Minimum; 175°F minimum for base metal thickness over 1 in. Interpass Temperature:? 50°F Minimum; 175°F minimum for base metal thickness over 1 in., 500°F maximum Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating is not required POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT) Postweld Heat Treatment: Welds may either be as-welded or postweld heat treated at 1100 to 1200°F or as required by the fabrication document(s). Ifheat treated, tne heat treatment time shall be 1 hour per inch of thickness (15 minutes minimum) unless ‘otherwise noted in the fabrication document(s). MP, and S numbers forbase metal ang F and A numbers for filer metal and weld metal respectively, areas detalled in AWS 182.1 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Secon IX. * Preheat and interpaes temperatures must be eufcient to prevent crack formation, Temperatures above the minimum shown may be required or base metals witha speciied carbon content greater han 0.25%, for highly restrained welds orto meet the requirements a he fabricetion document(s). Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page dof 15 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS GROOVE WELDS ] Electrodes! Current Layer Classification Dia. (in.) Amperes Polarity Root 6010 3/82 40-80 DCEP (Reverse) Root* 6010 V8 TS125 DCEP (Reverse) Fill E7018 9/32 70-100, DCEP (Reverse) Fil £7018 18 115-165 DCEP (Reverse) Fill £7018 5/32 150-220 DCEP (Reverse) Fi E7018 ane 200-275 DCEP (Reverse) FILLET WELDS AND GROOVE WELDS ON BACKING RINGS* Electrodes' Current Layer Classification Dia. (in) amperes Polarity Root? £6010 3/82 40-80 DCEP (Reverse) Root? £6010 18 75-125, DCEP (Reverse) Root or Fill E7018 (82 70-100, DCEP (Reverse) Root or Fill E7018 18 115-165 DGEP (Reverse) || Fill £7018 5/32 150-220 DCEP (Reverse) Fill E7018 ait6* 200-275 DCEP (Reverse) 5, The care end storage of electrodes shal be as recommenced by the electrode manufacturer. 2. Backing rings may be used when pernited by the febicaton document(s) 5. An acdional ayer fs optional 4, Flat and Horizontal postions ony TECHNIQUE Weave or Stringer Bead: Either Peening: Not permitted Initial Cleaning: Chemical or mechanical; joint shall be dry prior to welding Interpass Cleaning Mechanical only Backgouging: ‘Mechanical or thermal when required by Figure 1 Single or Multiple Passes: Either. All pressure retaining welds shall be a minimum of two passes. Maximum Bead Thickness: 1/4 in Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal methods. The repair cavity may diferin contour and dimension from a normal joint preparation ‘and may present different restraint conditions. Repair of base metal defects shall be in accordance with the requirements of the fabrication document(s). COMPANY NAME In the name of the Company stated above, | accept full responsibility for the application of this Standard WPS for use with: Dated Fabrication Documeni(s): (such as Code, Specication,or Contract Document) DATE APPROVED BY tme Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 4 of 15 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) FILLET WELDS: All Joints GROOVE WELDS: Forpipe and tubular products, see Joints 1 through 7. In addition, joints having groove designs resulting from end preparations conforming with ASME/ANSI 816.25, Buttwelding Ends, and prequailied joint details for complete joint penetration groove welded joints permitted by ANSUAWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code — Steel, are also allowable for application with this WPS. a= 30", 410% -0° F216 in # 182i, Reins iin, ED. MISMATCH = 136 in. MAX, owt 4 1 in MAX. Raaien =vcin 1D. MISMATCH = 1756, MAX. JOINT 2 Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSI/AWS 82.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page of 15 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) an Py ea sS tober an m2 a2 1D, MISMATCH = 1/18 in. MAX YOINT 3 MISMATCH = 116 in, MAX, JOINT 4 Figure 1 (continued) — Allowable Joint Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 6 of 15 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) ae BALANCE aM in. MAX, HEP EE t=0In. 10 AN6in, Re tings V6 LD MISMATCH = 18. MAX. JOINT s Ant 5 2.12 10+ 5%, —o° 12 ViGin, 1D, MISMATCH = 196 in, MAX. JOINT 6 Figure 1 (continued) — Allowable Joint Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 7 of 15 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) ~ aaastest Rea teh. + vein troTo wien, LD. MISMATCH = in. 8X, TVPICALBRANCH CONNECTION JOINT 7 Ta [io] th= Noun. PIPE WALL THICKNESS a XIN, = 1.09°Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE SOCKET, x ‘aorevers suave, tees orRenwrae EOLneD y The PanicATON DOCINENTES ; seenonMaTa i, BerORE WELDING RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR SOCKET WELDING COMPONENTS OTHER THAN FLANGES JOINT 8 Figure 1 (continued) — Allowable Joint Designs Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 8 of 15 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) FRONT AND BACK WELD FACE AND BACK WELD [SOCKET WELDING FLANGE y ; : ; | MT | i al ft econ hein BEFORE WELDING XMN, 1.4 Tn OR THE THICKNESS OF THE HUB, WHICHEVER IS SMALLER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED aY ‘THE FABRICATION DOCUNENT(S) “TaOR Win, WHICHEVER S SMALLER, UNLESS GTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE FABRICATION DOCUMENTS) (OMINAL PIPE WALL THICKNESS. RECOMMENDED WELDING DIMENSIONS FOR FLANGES. JOINTS ued) — Allowable Joint Designs Metric Conversions in, mm | FC 12 0a | 60 10 wie 16 | 178 75 az 2.4 | 500 260 22 | 1100 595 4.0 | 1200 650 Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1~ 205-96 (R2007) Page 9 of 15 Annex A (Informative) Guidelines for the Preparation of Technical Inquiries ‘This annex is not part of ANSIAWS B2.1- 205.96 (R2007), Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (4-1/P-S-1, Group | oF 2), 183 through 1-172 inch Thick, £6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by £7018 (Vertical Uphill, As-Welded ‘or PWHT Condition, Primarity Pipe Applications, bt is included for informational purposes only. A1. Introduction “The American Welding Society (AWS) Board of Directors hhas adopted a policy whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards are handled in a formal manne. Under this policy. all interpretations are made by the committee that is responsible for the standard. Official ‘communication concerning an interpretation is directed thiough the AWS staff member who works with that committee. The policy requires that all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writing. Such requests will bbe 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, A2. Procedure ‘Al inguirias shall be dizected to Managing Director ‘Technical Services Division American Welding Society 550 NW. Leleune Road Miami, PL 33126 All inguiries shall contain the name, address, and affilia- tion ofthe inquirer, and they shall provide enough infor- mation for the committee to understand the point of ccancern in the inquiry. When the point is not clearly defined. the inquicy will be returned for clarification. For efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewriten and in the format specified below. A2.1 Scope. Each inquiry shall address one single provi sion of che standard unless the point of the inquiry involves two or more interrelated provisions, The provi sion(s) shall be identified in the scope of the inquity along with the edition of the standard that contains the provision(s) the inquire is addressing, A22 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry shall be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose can be to obtain an interpretation ofa standard’s requirement or to request the revision ofa particular pro- Vision in the standard, A2.3 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be concise. yet complete. to enable the committee to under- ‘stand the point of the inquiry. Sketches should be used whenever appropriate, and all paragraphs, figures, and tables (or annex) that bear on the inquiry shall be cited. If the point of the inquiry is to obiain a revision of the standard, the inquiry shall provide technical justification Tor that revision. A24 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as 2 proposed reply. stale an interpretation of the provision that isthe point of the inquiry or provide the wording for ‘a proposed revision. if this is what inquiter seeks. A3. Interpretation of Provisions of the Standard Incerpretations of provisions of the standard are made by the relevant AWS technical committee. The secretary of the committee refers all inguities to the chair of the par- ‘eular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the por- lion of the standard 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 subeommittee’s development of the response. the inguiry and the response are presented to the entire committee for review and approval. Upon approval by the committee. the interpretation isan offical Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Societyinterpretation of the Society. and the secretary transmits, the response to the inguirer and to the Welding Journal for publication. A4. Publication of Interpretations Al official interpretations will appear in the Welding Journal and will be posted on the AWS web site. AS. Telephone Inquiries Telephone inquiries 1o AWS Headquarters concerning [AWS standards should be limited to questions of a gen= ‘eral nature or to matters directly related to the use of the standard, The AWS Board of Directors’ policy requires that all AWS siaif members respond to a telephone request for an official interpretation of any AWS stan ard with the information that such an interpretation can ANSI/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 10 of 15 be obtained only through a written request. 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Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 11 of 15 List of AWS Documents on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification Design: Title B21 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification B2.1-1-001 Stanclard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Meral Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-HP-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 3/4 inch inthe As-Welded Condition, With Backing B2.1-1-002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon ‘Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3116 through 728 inch in the As-Welded Condition, With or Withou Backing B2.1-1-003 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification {SWPS) for Gas Metal Are Welding (Short Cireuiting Transfer Mode) of Galvanized Steel (M1), 18 through 10 Gauge, inthe As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing 1-004 ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS} for Gas Metal Are Welding (Short Cirewting Transfer Mode) of Carbon Sieel (M-I, Group 1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-8-005 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Are Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M8, P-8, oF $8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the ‘As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-118-006 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Are Welding (Short Cirewting Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8, P-8, or 5-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or withou Backing B2.1-1-007 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Galva- nized Stee! (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-1-008 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Carbon Steel (MI, P-i, or SI, 18 shrough 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2,1-8-009 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8, P-8, or $8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-1/8-010 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Carbon Steel to Austentie Stainless Stee! (M-l, P-I, ar S-1 10 M8, P-8, ar S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-1-011 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Ave Welding of Galva: nized Steel (M-1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing B2.1-1-012 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) or Shielded Metal Ave Welding of Carbon Steel (Mol, Pel, oF S110 Mel, P-1, or 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, inthe As-Welded Condition, ‘with or without Backing B2.1-8-013 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-S/P-8/8-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As.Welded Condition, with ar without Backing B2.1-18-014 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWES) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel 10 Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-I 10 M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or withour Backing Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SoxDesignation ANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 12 of 15 Title B2.1-22-015 B2.1-1-016 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Aluminum (MIPIS-22 10 M/PIS-22), 18 through 10 Gauge, inthe As-Weded Condition, with or without Backing Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Meral Arc Welding of Carbon ‘Steel (M-1/P-1iS-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through I-1/2 inck Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWAT Condition B2.1-1-017 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steet (M-10P-1/S, Group 1 oF 2), V8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010, As-Welded or PWHT Condition B2.1-1-018, B2I-1-019 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Are Welding (of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-1/S-1, Group 1 oF 2) 1/8 through I-1/2 inch Thick, E7IT-. As-Welded Condition Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO, Shielded Flux Cored Ave Welding ‘of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-1/5-1, Group } or 2), 18 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-I and ETIT-1, As-Welded Condition B2.1-1-020 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% COy Shielded Flux Cored Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1US-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7OT-1 aud E7IT-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding Followed bby Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-US-1, Group | or 2), 18 through F-IP2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 andl £7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition 1-022 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon ‘See! (M-I/P-1/5-1, Group 1 oF 2), 1 through 1-172 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition 21-8023 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-S/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, As-Welded Condition B2.1-8.028 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-SP-8S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primary Pate and Sivuetural Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) jor Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shielded Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 ineh Thick, ERSXX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Ave Welding af Carbon Steel (M-I/P-I/S-1, Group | oF 2). 148 through 1-172 inch Thick, £6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS} for Seif-Shielded Flux Cored Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), U8 through 12 inch Thick, E7IT-11, As-Welded Condition B2.1-1-026 B2.1-1-027 B2.1-1-201 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-US-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 314 inch Thick, £6010 (Vertical Uphill) Followed by £7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSI/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 13 of 15 Title Staxdard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon ‘Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon ‘Steel (M-1/P-1/1, Group 1 oF 2), U8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill), As- Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-i/S-}, Group 1 oF 2), 118 through 3/4 inch Thick, £6010 (Vertical Downhill Root with the Balance Vertical Uphil), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shieided Metal Are Welding of Carbon ‘Steel (M-1/P-1S-1, Group 1 oF 2), 18 through 1-12 inch Thick, 56010 (Vertical Uphill) Fot- owed by £7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Followed by £7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Carbon ‘Steel (M-1/P-1/5-1, Group 1 or 2), 18 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Designation B2.-1-202 B2.1-1-203 B2.1-1-208, B2.1-1-205, B2.1-1-206 B21-1-207 B2.1-1-208 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 oF 2), 18 through 1-12 inch Thick, E7OIS, As-Welded ar PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Ave Welding Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-I/P-I/S-1, Group I or 2), 1/8 through F-I22 inch Thick, ER708-2 and £7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with Con- ‘sumnable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group | or 2), 1/8 through 1-12 inch Thick, INMs-1 and ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Are Weiding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/ 5-1, Group 1 or 2), 18 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, INMs-1, ER70S-2, and E7018, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications 2.1-1-209 B2.-1-210 B22 B2i-8.212 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-S/P-S/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Siandard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E3XX-XX, As Welded Condition, Primarity Pipe Applications B2.1-8214 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shielded Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/5-8, Group 1), 18 through F-12 inch Thick, ERIXX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyDesignation ANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 14 of 15 Title 821-8215 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with Consumable lasert Root of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 trough 1-122 inch Thick, INBXX and ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-8-216 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with Consumable lnsers Root followed by Shielded Metal Are Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX, ER3XX, and E3XX-XX, As- Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications B21-4.217 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Chromiun-Molybderun Steel (M-A/P-4, Group 1 oF 2), ERBOS-B2, 1/8 through 122 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications 821-4218, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Are Welding of Chromiun-Molybdenun Steel (M-4/P-4, Group I or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in, Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications 8214-219 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shielded Meial Ave Welding of Chromtun-Molybdenun Steel (M-A/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 122 in, Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ERS0S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-4-220 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tigsten Are Welding (Conswn- ‘able Insert Root) of Chromiumn-Molybdenum Stee! (M-4/P-4, Group I or 2), E8O18.B2, 1/8 through 12 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWAT Condition, INSIS and ERSOS-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-4.221 Standard Welding Procedure Specificarion (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum- ‘able insert Root} followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Moiybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), W8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 18 through 1-12 in Thick, PWHT Condition, INS15, ERSOS-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-5A-222 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Chromiwn-Molybdenum Steel (§M-5A/P-5A), ERSOS-B3, 1/8 through 172 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 18 through 3/4 in, Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarity Pipe Applications B2.1-54-223, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Jor Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromiun-Molybdenum Sree! (M-5A/P-SA), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 18 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications BO-SA224 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by Shielded Metal Are Welding of Chromiuin-Molybdenu Steel (M-SA/P-SA}, 1/8 through 12 in, Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through J-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER9OS-B3 and ££90/8-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications B2.1-5A-225 Standard Welding Peocedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding (Consu: ‘able Insert Root) of Chromiuin-Molybdenun Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, INS27 and ER9OS-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding SocietyANSV/AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) Page 15 of 18 Title Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsien Are Welding (Consum- ‘able Insert Root) followed by Shielded Meral Are Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steet (M-SAIP-5A), 1B through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, 1N5S21, EROOS-B3, and £9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding of Carbon ‘Stee! (M-I/P-I/S-1, Groups 1 oF 2) 10 Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 116 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER309(L), As-Welded Conaliion, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) jor Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Car- on Steet (M-1/P-1/5-1, Groups 1 oF 2) 10 Ausientic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-SIS-8, Group 1), 1B through J-1?2 inch Thick, E30%L)-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specificarion (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding followed by Shielded Meral Arc Welding of Carbon Stee! (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) 10 Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-S/P-SIS8, Group 1), US through I-12 inch Thick, BR309(L) and E30%(L}-15, -16, or -17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with Con- ‘sumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2) to Austenitic Stainless ‘Stee! (M-B/P-8/5-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3O9 and ER30%(L), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications ‘Standard Welding Procedure Specificasion (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Are Welding with Con- sumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-i/-1, Groups 1 oF 2) ta Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8(S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-172 inch Thick, IN309, ER309, and 309-15, -16, or-I7, or IN3OB, ER30%L), and ERS0%L)-15, -16, or-17, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Designation B2.1-5A-226 B2.1-1/8-227 B2.1-1/8-228 B2.1-1/8-229 B2.1-1/8-230 B2.1-1/8-231 B2.1-1-232 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode} followed by Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/8-1, Groups Vand 2), 12 through I-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-3 and E7XT-, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) followed by Argon plus 24% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Are Welding (Spray Transfer Mede) of Carbon Stel (M-i/P-1/ 5-1, Groups I and 2), 1/8 through 1-122 inch Thick, ER70S-3, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Are Welding of Carbon Steel (M-l/P-US-1. Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 ‘through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7X7-X, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications 1.233 B2.1-1-234 B2.1-1-235, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Are Welding (Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups I and 2), 18 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER7OS-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications Permission to reproduce for intra-company use only is granted by the American Welding Society