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This document outlines the details of a welder performance qualification test, including the welder's identification information, the welding process and variables tested, the materials and test specimens used, the testing conditions and limits, and the results of visual, bend, macro, and fracture tests. Key information tested and recorded includes the welding process, materials, test coupon thickness, welding positions qualified, and results to ensure the welder's qualifications meet the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

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WPQ Template

This document outlines the details of a welder performance qualification test, including the welder's identification information, the welding process and variables tested, the materials and test specimens used, the testing conditions and limits, and the results of visual, bend, macro, and fracture tests. Key information tested and recorded includes the welding process, materials, test coupon thickness, welding positions qualified, and results to ensure the welder's qualifications meet the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

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WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATIONS (WPQ)

Welders name Identification no. Test Description Identification of WPS followed Specification and type/grade or UNS Number of base metal(s) Testing Conditions and Qualification Limits Welding Variables (QW-350) Welding process(es) Type (i.e.; manual, semi-automatic) used Backing (with/without) Plate Pipe (enter diameter if pipe or tube) Base metal P- or S-Number to P- or S-Number Filler metal or electrode specification(s) (SFA) (info. only) Filler metal or electrode classification(s) (info. only) FIller metal F-Number(s) Consumable insert (GTAW or PAW) Filler Metal Product Form (solid/metal or flux cored/powder) (GTAW or PAW) Deposit thickness for each process Process 1 Process 2 3 layers minimum 3 layers minimum Yes Yes No No Actual Values Range Qualified Test coupon Thickness Production weld

Position qualified (2G, 6G, 3F, etc.) Vertical progression (uphill or downhill) Type of fuel gas (OFW) Inert gas backing (GTAW, PAW, GMAW) Transfer mode (sprey/globular or pulse to short circuit-GMAW) GTAW current type/polarity (AC, DCEP, DCEN) RESULTS Visual examination of completed weld (QW-302.4) Transverse face and root bends [QW-462.3(a)] Longitudinal bends [QW-462.3(b)] Side bends (QW-462.2)

Pipe bend specimen, corrosion-resistant weld metal overlay [QW-462.5(c)] Plate bend specimen, corrosion-resistant weld metal overlay [QW-462.5(d)] Pipe specimen, macro test for fusion [QW-462.5(b)]
Type Result Type

Plate specimen, macro test for fusion [QW-462.5(e)]


Result Type Result

Alternative radiographic examination results (QW-191) Fillet weld fracture test (QW-181.2) Fillet welds in plate [QW-462.4(b)] Macro examination (QW-184) Other tests Film or specimens evaluated by Mechanical tests conducted by Welding supervised by 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 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE. Manufacturer or Contractor Date Certified by Company Laboratory test no. Length and percent of defects Fillet welds in pipe [QW-462.4(c)] Fillet size (in.) Concavity/convexity (in.)

(03/08)

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