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Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Code Reference: AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code (Steel)
General Information
WPS No. WPS-S-SMAW-001 Revision 0 Date 16-Aug-2025
Supporting PQR No. PQR-SS-001 Prepared By Welding Engineer Approved By QA/QC Manager
Base Metal
Material Specification ASTM A36 / A572 Gr.50
Thickness Range 6 mm -25 mm
Product Form Plate, Beam,Column
Joint Design Single V-groove, Flet
Welding Process
Process SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
Mode of Transfer Manual
Filler Metal
Specification AWS A5.1
Electrode Classification E7018
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Diameter 3.2 mm / 4.0 mm
F-Number F4
A-Number A1
Welding Parameters
Electrode Dia. Current (A) Voltage (V) Polarity Travel Speed (mm/min)
3.2 mm 90-130 22-28 DC+ 120-160
4.0 mm 120-160 24-30 DC+ 100-140
Preheat & Interpass
Preheat Temperature Min, 50°C
Interpass Temperature Max. 230°C
Post Weld Heat Treatment Not Required (unless specified)
Position of Welding
Groove Welds 1G, 2G, 3G,4G
Fillet Welds 1F, 2F,3F, 4F
Gas (lf Applicable)
Shielding Gas Not Applicable (SMAW process)
Technique
String/Weave Bead Stringer beads preferred
Number of Passes As required by joint thickness
Cleaning Between Passes Wire brush&slag removal mandatory
Acceptance Criteria
Visual Inspection AWS D1.1 Clause 6
NDT (if required) RTIUTIMT/PT per project specification