TWI Ltd

Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB1 6AL, UK

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) - Page 1
Weldspec Software

WPS record number wps23 Revision 0 Qualified to

Date Company name

Supporting PQR(s)
Reference docs. TWI WELPRO - WPA3.2/B3/3/100

MATERIAL/JOINTS QUALIFIED WELD/TEST CONDITIONS

Joint type Butt joint - Full penetration Without PWHT
Parent metal(s) Carbon manganese steel - Group 1
Notes

TEST PIECE MATERIAL SPECIFICATION MATERIAL SIZE QUALFIED Minimum Maximum

Type BS EN 10025 - see Note 1 Grp-no. 1 Material thickness (mm) 10 Unlimited

Welded to Same Grp-no. 1
Backing None Grp-no.
WELDING PROCESSES
Welding process 136: FCAW (with active gas) 136: FCAW (with active gas)
Type Semi-automatic Semi-automatic

FILLER METALS
Filler metal manufacturer, trade name
Filler metal designation type
Filler metal designation E71T-1 E71T-1
Filler metal size (mm) 1.2 (Run No. 1) 1.2 (Run No. 2+ & 1A+) Note 4
Deposited thickness (mm) 4mm max per pass 4mm max per pass
Supplemental filler metal
POSITION
Position of groove PF / 3G PF / 3G

PREHEAT
Preheat temperature (°C) See Note 2 See Note 2
Maximum interpass temperature (°C) 250 250
GAS
Shielding gas: Type EN 439 - C1 (100% CO2 ) EN 439 - C1
Flow rate (l/min) 10 10
Trade name, Manufacturer
Backing gas: Type None none
Flow rate (l/min) - -
Trade name, Manufacturer - -
ELECTRICAL
Filler metal size (mm) 1.2 (Run No. 1) 1.2 (Run No. 2+ & 1A+) Note 4
Amperes 130-150 170-180
Volts 23-25 25-27
Travel speed (mm/min) 70-100 150-200
Maximum heat input (kJ/mm) 3.2 1.9
Current/polarity DC +ve DC +ve
Wire feed speed (m/min) 4.5-5.5 6.0-6.5
Arc transfer mode Globular Globular
TECHNIQUE
String or weave Stringer Stringer
Orifice/gas cup size
C.T.W.D (mm) 15 15
Multi/Single pass per side Single pass Multi-pass
Surface preparation Flame cut & dress or machine
Initial/interpass cleaning Brushing Brushing
Back gouging method Air carbon arc and/or grind

Weldspec 4.10.219 (c) Copyright 2003 C-spec/TWI Software. All rights reserved worldwide.
Catalog n° WPS00029
 TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB1 6AL, UK
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) - Page 2
Weldspec Software

WPS record number wps23 Revision 0 Qualified to

Date Company name

Supporting PQR(s)
Reference docs. TWI WELPRO - WPA3.2/B3/3/100

TEST PIECE JOINT SPECIFICATION

Joint design Butt-plate
Backing: nb: without backing
Retainers
Groove angle (deg.)
Root opening (mm)
Root face (mm)

NOTES
Note 1: Steel Grades S275 & S375 with carbon equivalent 0.45 maximum

Note 2:
For combined thickness < 70 mm - Preheat 15°C minimum
For combined thickness > 70 mm - Preheat 80°C minimum

Note 3: NDT 100% visual, 10% MPI, spot ultrasonic or as per contract specification

Note 4: Weld run sequence may need to be balanced to minimise distortion.

Manufacturer Examiner or examining body

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Weldspec 4.10.219 (c) Copyright 2003 C-spec/TWI Software. All rights reserved worldwide.
Catalog n° WPS00029