WPS No.: [enter] Revision: [enter] Date: [enter]
Contractor: [enter] Project / weld identification: [enter]
Governing code and edition: [contract basis] Units: [SI or US]
Qualification basis: [Clause 5 prequalified OR Clause 6 based on identified existing PQRs]
Supporting PQR ID(s) and revision(s): [list actual records, or state not applicable with reason]
Working-document control: This is a blank original template, not an AWS form. Enter only values supported by the applicable code basis, project documents and qualification records. Keep unresolved required fields identified; do not issue a draft as a production WPS.
| Scope item | Production requirement / supported limit |
|---|---|
| Weld type / qualification branch | [CJP / PJP / fillet / plug / slot / other; basis] |
| Member 1: specification / grade / condition / thickness | [enter] |
| Member 2: specification / grade / condition / thickness | [enter] |
| Positions / vertical progression | [enter] |
| Pipe or tubular diameter / connection, if applicable | [enter or reason N/A] |
| Weld size / effective throat / penetration | [enter] |
| Loading / CVN / PWHT / other special conditions | [enter with project source] |
| Limits / restrictions | [enter] |
| Item | Production detail / source |
|---|---|
| Drawing / joint designation and revision | [enter] |
| Configuration / orientation / sketch reference | [enter] |
| Groove type, angle, root opening, root face/radius, depth | [enter applicable dimensions and units] |
| Fillet / plug / slot geometry | [enter or reason N/A] |
| Fit-up, alignment and tolerance limits | [enter] |
| Backing / backgouging / side sequence | [material, dimensions, method, removal and sequence] |
| Sequence / segment | Process / operation | Filler classification / product / diameter | Electrical / equipment conditions | Gas / flux details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [enter] | [enter] | [enter] | [current, polarity, CV/CC, transfer/waveform as applicable] | [composition, classification, flow or N/A reason] |
| [add rows as needed] |
| Sequence / pass role | Position | Filler / diameter | Current / polarity | Amperage | Voltage | WFS / travel speed and units | Gas / flow | Technique / correlated limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [root / fill / cap] | [enter] | [enter] | [enter] | [supported values] | [supported values] | [supported values] | [enter or N/A reason] | [enter] |
| [add rows as needed] |
Heat input limit and calculation method: [enter or supported reason N/A]
Waveform controls / pass or layer limits: [enter or supported reason N/A]
| Control | Required production condition |
|---|---|
| Minimum preheat / basis | [value, units and source] |
| Minimum / maximum interpass temperature | [values, units and source] |
| Heating / measurement method, location and timing | [enter] |
| PWHT status and production cycle | [enter or reason N/A] |
| Preparation / interpass cleaning | [enter] |
| Consumable storage / exposure / baking | [enter] |
| Tack welds / sequence / distortion controls | [enter] |
| Weather / surface / start-stop restrictions | [enter] |
PQR-to-process-segment references, if applicable: [record each real PQR, segment and source locator]
Prepared by: [actual person] Date: [date]
Reviewed by: ____________________ Date: __________
Authorized by: __________________ Date: __________
Only actual responsible people complete approval fields. This WPS does not record welder qualification, production inspection or tests that have not occurred.