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Keywords--Welding procedure specification, base ANSVAWS B2.1.006-90
a metal, allowablejoint designs, f i e r
metal, austenitic stainless steel, carbon
steel, semiautomatic gas metal arc
welding
An American National Standard
Approved by
American National Standards Institute
November 27,1989
Standard Welding Procedure
Specification (WPS)
Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-I to M-8 or P-8),
10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded Condition,
With or Without Backing
Prepared by
AWS Commitee on Welding Qualification
Under the Direction of
AWS Technical Activities Committee
Approved by
AWS Board of Directors
Abstract
This standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel to austenitic stainless steelin the thickness range
of 10 through 18 gage, using semiautomatic gas metal arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions
necessary to make the weldment, the f i e r metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for fiilet and groove
welds.
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Welding Society are voluntary consensus standards that have been developed in accordance with the rules of the
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exchange, consideration, and discussion of ideas and proposals that are relevant to the welding industry and the
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Users of the information in this standard should make an independent investigation of the validity of that information
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or deletions) and any pertinent data that may be of use in improving this standard are requested and should be addressed
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Personnel
AWS Committee on Welding Qualitication
T J. Anderson, Chairman Bechtel Group, Incorporated
D. L. Sprow, Vice Chairman McDermott Incorporated
M. J. Houle, Vice Chairman Welding Engineering Services
D. R.Papenfms, Vice Chairman The Boeing Company
E X. Neary, Secretary American Welding Society
W L. Ballis Columbia Gas Distribution Companies
H. E. Cary Hobart Brothers Company
P.B. Dickerson** Aluminum Company of America
W D. Doty Doty and Associates
R.A. Dunn StepSan Limited Consultants
J. J. Palco* Army Materials and Mechanics Research Center
E. H. Gray* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
J. E Hinkel Lincoln Electric Company
R. W Jackson Consultant
J. W. McGrew Babcock and Wilcox
G. E. Metzger Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
C.L. Null* Naval Sea Systems Command
A. S. Olivares The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
and Insurance Company
G. W Oyler** Welding Research Council
S. Panezic Canadian Welding Bureau
D. J. Schell Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Company Incorporated
J. J. Sekely Welding Services, Incorporated
A. KSindel C-E Natco
W R. Smith, Sr.** Bechtel Group, Incorporated
C. E. Spaeder Lehigh University
V..WSutter American Welding Institute
G. M. Wisbrock, Jr. LTV Missiles and Electronics Group Missiles Division
*Advisor
**Retired
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Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of the ANSIIAWS B2.1.006-90, Standard Welding Procedure SpeciJication,but is
included for information purposes only.)
The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in a cooperative effort to generate
standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding procedures that 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 Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures
Committee of WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has
provided the test data documented on Procedure Qualification Records, which are availablefrom the Welding Research
Council.
The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the defitions given in the latest
edition of ANSI/ AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the
latest edition of ANSI/ AWS A2.4, Symbols for Welding and Nondestructive Testing.
The AWS Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the
subject of qualification. The primary document developed by this Committee is AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding
Procedure and Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation and framework for Standard
Welding Procedure Specifications.
Comments on this publication will be most welcome. They should be addressed to: Secretary, AWS Committee on
Welding Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135.
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Gas Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel
(M-I to M-8 or P-8), 10 through 18 Gage, in the As-Welded Condition,
With or Without Backing Y
Welding Research Council -
Supporting PQR Numbers: 116A, 117A, 118A, 121A,
122A, 123A, 124A, 125A, 126A, 1278
Application testing practices, and examinations and tests applicable
to the end product.
The data to support this Standard Welding Procedure A Standard WPS does not replace or substitute for
Specification (WPS) have been derived from two or fabrication codes, specifications, contract requiremenfs,
more Procedure Qualification Records (PQR's) com- or capability and judgement on the part of the user. A
pleted according to the requirements in AWS B2.1 under Standard WPS is to be used oniy as permitted by the
the auspices of the Welding Research Council. This applicable fabrication code, specification, or contract
Standard WPS is not valid using conditions and varia- document. The ability to produce production welds hav-
bles outside the ranges listed. The American Welding ing properties suitable for the application depends upon
Society considers that this Standard WPS presents infor- . supplementing the Standard WPS with appropriate
mation for producing an acceptable weld using the con- performance qualification tests and sound engineering
ditions and variables listed. The user needs a significant judgement.
knowledge of welding and accepts full responsibility for A Standard WPS may be supplemented by attached
the performance of the weld and for providing the engi- or referenced information and instructions that may be
neering capability, qualified personnel, and proper necessary to make an acceptable weldment.
equipment to implement this Standard Welding Proce- Safety precautions shall conform to the latest edition
dure Specification. of ANSI/ ASC 249.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting,
The referencing fabrication code or specification and published by the American Welding Society. '
the engineering requirements are intended to specify any This specification may involve hazardous materials,
requirements related to design, need for heat-treatment, operations, and equipment. The specification does not
fabricating, tolerances, quality control, safe welding and purport to address all of the safety problems associated
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish
appropriate safety and health practices. The user should
1. WeldingResearch Council,345 East 47th Street, NewYork, determine the applicability of any regulatory limitations
NY 10017. prior to use.
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
PROCESS: GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Semiautomatic, Short Circuiting Transfer Mode
BASE METAL: Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel2, M-1
to M-8 or P-8
BASE METAL THICKNESS RANGE:3 Groove Weld: M-I, 18 ga. (0.0478 in.) through
10 ga. (0.1345 in.)
M/P-8, 18 ga. (0.0500 in.) through
10 ga. (0.1406 in.)
Fillet Weld: M-I, 18 ga. (0.0478 in.) through 10 ga.
(0.1345 in.)
M/P-8, 18 ga. (0.0500 in.) through
10 ga. (0.1406 in.)
WELD METAL THICKNESS RANGE: Groove Weld: Base metal thickness plus
reinforcement, max.
Fillet Weld Leg: Base metal thickness, min.
MAXIMUM WELD BEAD THICKNESS: Base metal thickness plus reinforcement
BACKING: Optional
BACKING MATERIAL: Carbon Steel or Austenitic Stainless Steel2, M-I,
M-8 or P-8
ALLOWABLE JOINT DESIGNS: See Figure 1
WELDING POSITIONS: All
VERTICAL WELDING PROGRESSION: Optional
PREHEAT TEMPERATURE: 50"F minimum, 120°F maximum
INTERPASS TEMPERATURE: 350°F maximum
PREHEAT TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE: Continuous or special heating not required
POSTWELD HEAT-TREATMENT None (not qualified for PWHT)
TECHNIQUE: Beads: Stringer or weave
Peening: No
Cleaning: Joint shall be dry prior to welding
Initial Cleaning: Mechanical or chemical
Interpass Cleaning: Mechanical only
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE ELECTRODE: Single
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE PASS: Either
CONTACT TUBE TO WORK PIECE DISTANCE: 1/2 in. nominal
FILLER METAL SPECIFICATION: ANSVAWS A5.9
ASME SFA 5.9
AWS/ASME2 F Number 6, A Number 8
GAS: Torch Shielding: Helium plus Argon and Carbon
Dioxide
Composition: 90% Helium, 7-1/2% Argon, 2-1/2%
Carbon Dioxide
2. As detailed in AWS B2.1 or ASME B&PV Code, Gas Nozzle Size: 1/2 in. diameter minimum (I.D.)
Section IX. Flow Rate: 20 to 40 ft3/h
3. See ASTM Specification for base metal thickness Root Shielding Gas: None
tolerances. Trailing Gas: None
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Standard Welding Procedure Specifkation [W PS)
CURRENT (Type and Polarity): DCEP
WELDING PARAMETERS:
FILLER METAL AMPERES
Base Metal Classification Dia. (in.) Groove Fillet Volts
18 ga. ER309 0.035 65/90 70/90 16/19
17 ga. ER309 0.035 70/95 76/93 16/19
16 ga. ER309 0.035 75/1 O0 81/96 16/19
15 ga. ER309 0.035 80/105 87/1O0 16/19
14 ga. ER309 0.035 85/11 O 92/104 17/20
13 ga. ER309 0.035 90/115 98/108 17/20
12 ga. ER309 0.035 95/120 103/112 17/20
11 ga. ER309 0.035 100/125 109/116 17/20
10 ga. ER309 0.035 105/130 115/120 17/20
COMPANY NAME
In the name of the Company stated above, Iaccept full responsibilityfortheapplication of this Standard WPS
for use with
Dated
Fabrication Document
DATE - APPROVEDBY TITLE
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Metric Equivalents
in. mm OF O C ft3/h L/min
0.0350 0.889 50 10 20 9.4
0.0478 1.214 120 49 40 18.9
0.0500 1.270 350 117
0.1345 3.416
0.1406 3.571
1/2 12.7
5/8 15.9
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