Form A-2: Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Form

Fill in the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) No., Contractor, Authorized by, Revision No., Supporting PQR Identification and Test Date.

Mark the WELDING PROCESS: FCAW-S, FCAW-G, GMAW, SMAW or GTAW.

Mark the WELD TYPE: Groove or Fillet.

Mark the JOINT TYPE: Direct Butt, Indirect Butt or T-Joint.

Enter the Joint(s) Qualified (see Table 8.3).

Enter the Position and Groove Type, then the Root Opening, Root Face and Groove Angle.

For Backing, mark Yes or No and enter the Backing Type.

For Backgouging, mark Yes or No and enter the Backgouging Method.

Mark the TECHNIQUE: Stringers or Weave.

Mark the Current: AC, DCEP or DCEN.

For the Transfer Mode (GMAW), mark Short-circuiting, Globular or Spray.

Under BASE METAL, enter the Material Specification and Grade.

Under Welded to, enter the Material Specification and Grade.

Enter the Maximum Carbon Equivalent, Bar size and Plate Thickness.

For Coated Bar, mark Yes or No and enter the Type of Coating.

Under FILLER METAL, enter the AWS Specification and AWS Classification.

Describe filler metal (if not covered by AWS specifications).

Under SHIELDING, mark the Gas: Single or Mixture, and enter the Composition and Flow rate.

Enter the Preheat/Interpass Temperature (Min) and the Interpass Temperature (Max).

Under WELDING PARAMETERS, enter for each row the Pass Number(s), Electrode Diameter, Type, Amperage Range, Volts Range, Electrical Stickout, Travel Speed ipm [mm/min.] and Joint Detail.

Enter the Manufacturer or Contractor.

Enter who the form is Authorized by and the Date.